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Illinois Real Estate Broker Pre-Licensing Education
Become a Real Estate Broker in Illinois
Pursue a career as an Illinois Real Estate Broker. Represent buyers, sellers, landlords, and renters of all property types, from residential homes to commercial buildings and vacant land.
Select from three available formats to fit your preferred learning style and pace, and get started on your broker pre-licensing education today.
Choose an Illinois Real Estate Broker Pre-License Education Package:
- Printed and online course materials
- Enroll now, pay later. Easy financing with
- Start anytime, complete at your own pace
- Interactive 'Applied" sessions offered on a unique, flex schedule
- Most popular Broker licensing program in Illinois
- Bonus: optional weekly live Q & A webinar sessions with an instructor!
- Printed and online course materials
- Enroll now, pay later. Easy financing with
- Choose to attend classes or webinars (View Schedule)
- All key material is presented in the classroom
- Bonus: optional weekly live Q & A webinar sessions with an instructor!
- Printed and online course materials
- Enroll now, pay later. Easy financing with
- Choose to attend full-day classes or webinars (View Schedule)
- Fast-paced, accelerated program
- All key material is presented in the classroom
- Bonus: optional weekly live Q & A webinar sessions with an instructor!
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Why Choose Real Estate Institute for Your Broker Pre-Licensing Education?
- Fulfill the 75-hour Illinois pre-licensing requirement: Ensure you meet all state licensing requirements.
- Proven course curriculum: Developed and taught by industry experts to help you excel on the state exam.
- Dedicated student support: Receive start-to-finish support from expert instructors and our friendly student success team.
- Over 30 years of experience: 195,000+ professionals have trusted Real Estate Institute with their education needs.
What does it take to get Licensed as an Illinois Broker?
- Complete 75 hours of IDFPR-approved pre-licensing education.
- 60-credit-hour Broker Topics course
- 15-credit-hour Broker Applied interactive course
- Pass the school's final exam (minimum score of 75%)
- Schedule and pass the license exam.
Register for and take the state licensing exam with PSI, which administers the exam on behalf of the IDFPR. - Choose a sponsoring broker.
To be licensed, Illinois brokers are required to work under the supervision and sponsorship of a managing broker. Meet with potential brokerages to identify which is the best fit for you. - Complete the IDFPR online application.
Apply for your Illinois Real Estate Broker License with the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
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Illinois Real Estate Broker License Requirements:
- You must be at least 18 years old
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
- You must complete a 75-credit-hour state-approved pre-license program
- Pass the state license exam
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FAQs
Who is required to hold a Broker License in IL?
Individuals who represent prospects and owners in the sale, exchange, management, and leasing of residential, commercial, and industrial properties and farm and vacant land are required to hold a license.
What is required to become a real estate broker in IL?
- Be at least 18 years old
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
- Complete a 75-credit-hour state-approved pre-license program
- Pass the state license exam
- Be of good moral character
Do your courses include instructor support?
Yes! Students in our real estate pre-license programs are strongly encouraged to contact us for one-on-one instructor assistance throughout the program (all formats), and our instructors will respond within one (1) business day.
Can I complete all of the coursework online via self-study?
The State does not permit a complete self-study program. Most of the pre-license coursework may be completed via self-study, but all applicants must complete a 15-Hour Broker Pre-License Applied program in an interactive (In-person class or live webinar) format.
Have Additional Questions?
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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