Launch Your Illinois Real Estate Career with AceableAgent!

REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE HAS JOINED THE ACEABLE FAMILY

Meet your state requirements with the most flexible, engaging, and expertly designed pre-licensing courses in Illinois.
Choose from Residential Leasing Agent, Broker, or Managing Broker license types.
Our IDFPR-approved courses give you everything you need to pass your exam with confidence and start a successful career.

Real Estate institute is now offering Broker and Managing Broker pre-license courses through AceableAgent. Learn More about what this opportunity means for our students.

Which License Are You Pursuing?

Residential Leasing Agent

Help tenants find their new home, list property for landlords, or work for a property management firm. Start now with AceableAgent!

Residential Leasing Agents must always be sponsored by a Managing Broker.

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Broker

Represent buyers, sellers, landlords, and renters of all property types. Enjoy flexibility and higher earning potential. Start Now with AceableAgent!

Brokers must always be sponsored by a Managing Broker.

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Managing Broker

Gain the qualifications to start your own brokerage firm, manage your own practice, and oversee other real estate professionals. Start now with AceableAgent!

Two years of experience as a broker is required.

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Compare Illinois Real Estate License Types

	Leasing Agent	Broker	Managing Broker
Education & State Exam
Required Credit Hours	15	75	45
State exam style	50 Questions Multiple Choice	140 Questions Multiple Choice	40 Questions Multiple Choice + 10 Scenario-Based Questions
State exam fee	$37	$58	$58
License Features
Work with buyers/sellers of all property types
Lease residential property
Lease commercial property
Manage all property types
Supervision & Experience Requirements
Previous experience required	None	None	2 Years as a Broker
Must be supervised by a Managing Broker
Work under your own supervision
Supervise other licensees
Manage a sales or management office
	Get Started	Get Started	Get Started

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FAQs

Is Real Estate Institute approved by the IDFPR as a pre-license school?

Real Estate Institute is an approved Illinois education provider of pre-licensing by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). We offer courses that are required as prerequisites for the Leasing Agent, Broker, and Managing Broker licensing examinations.

Education Provider #515.000001

Which IL real estate license type is right for me?

Choosing the right Illinois real estate license depends on your career goals and the level of responsibility you're seeking. We offer high-quality programs for various license types, including Residential Leasing, Broker, and Managing Broker licenses, each with its own scope of responsibilities and set of requirements. For a detailed comparison, please review our license comparison guide.

Does your school offer financial aid, or can I pay the course tuition in installments?

Real Estate Institute is partnered with Affirm to offer financing options enabling students to enroll today and pay later. Options include paying in 3, 6, or 12 monthly installments with interest rates ranging from 10-36% APR. View Financing Options

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Links and Additional Resources

Illinois Real Estate License Act of 2000 (Administrative Rules)
Source: Illinois General Assembly

Illinois Real Estate License Act of 2000 (Law)
Source: Illinois General Assembly