Here is a potential timeline for how long it could take to obtain your Illinois real estate broker license:
Step 1: Complete the required 75-hour Illinois Pre-License course.
- Select from an approved education provider.
- Remember, an online course can be faster to complete than an in-person class because it is more flexible with your schedule.
- Finishing the course can take anywhere from 2-4 weeks, depending on how quickly you work through an online course.
Step 2: Schedule and take the state exam.
- You can schedule your exam through http://www.psiexams.com or by calling 855-340-3893.
- Test center appointment availability be 1-3 weeks out.
Step 3: Find a sponsoring managing broker
- You must be sponsored by a managing broker before you can submit a license application.
- You have up to one year to be hired by a broker.
- Finding a managing broker could take 4-12 weeks.
Step 4: Apply for your license.
- Go online to submit the application as soon as you have a managing broker.
- Upload your score report, managing broker information, and pay the application fee.
- The IREC does not provide an application approval time estimate. It often depends on when the state receives the application.
Total Time: 7-12 weeks
It's possible to have your real estate license within two months. How quickly you earn your license depends on how long you take to complete the education, pass the exam, get a sponsoring broker, and apply for the license.