Successfully complete an approved 75 clock-hour Pre-Licensing course with 60 hours of Pre-Licensing education and 15 mandatory interactive hours. Learn more about your package options here.

After you complete all the course materials, meet the minimum time requirement, and pass the practice exam, you must pass a course final exam. The minimum passing score is 75%.

You will have 4 hours to take this 140-question test comprised of two portions, covering both state and national requirements. For more information, see the PSI Candidate Handbook.

You can schedule an exam through the PSI exam site. You will be required to enter the course completion date and upload a copy of the Uniform Real Estate Transcript(s). PSI has a dedicated number for Illinois candidates with scheduling or any other issues on their exam - (855) 340-3893.

Do you need help passing your Illinois real estate exam? The CE Shop also offers comprehensive Exam Prep tailored to Illinois. If you have any additional questions, visit our Illinois real estate exam frequently asked questions page.

After passing your licensing exam, you must become associated with a current and active sponsoring broker. This broker will be a career and education mentor providing you with an inside view into the day-to-day operations of a real estate agent.

Here are some questions to consider when searching for the right broker:

• What is their reputation, both locally and nationally?

• What kind of real estate agents are they looking for?

• Are they technologically advanced and up-to-date with the latest systems?

• How do they support their agents with education and training?

• What kind of commission structure do they offer?

• Do they offer benefits?

• Do they provide their agents with leads and marketing material?

• Is there room to grow with the brokerage?

Lastly, to apply for your Illinois Real Estate Broker License with the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, click here.