Getting your Illinois real estate license might seem daunting, but we’re here to guide you through the process.
Read on to learn about the 4 steps you’ll need to complete before starting your career in Illinois real estate. To learn about how much it costs to get your real estate license, visit our Illinois Pre-Licensing pricing page.
To start, you must:
Have been licensed at least 2 consecutive years out of the preceding 3 years as a broker.
Have maintained your broker status by completing 45 hours of Post-Licensing.
Successfully complete an approved 45 clock hour Pre-Licensing course with 30 hours of managing broker Pre-Licensing education and 15 mandatory interactive hours.
The CE Shop offers this mandatory course through our advanced web-based platform, where the best of the classroom is combined with the flexibility and convenience of online learning. We prepare you for your licensing exam while providing you with the knowledge you need to begin a promising career in real estate. Find out more 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%.
PSI administers the Illinois Real Estate Managing Broker licensing exam. This test is comprised of two portions, covering both state and national requirements. For more information, see the PSI candidate exam information here.
Lastly, to apply for your Illinois real estate broker license with the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, click here.
