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General Requirements
If you meet these qualifications, it takes five easy steps to earn your real estate broker's license.
Step 1: Complete the pre-license course
Sign up for the Illinois 75-hour Pre-license Broker Course. Select one from the state's list of approved education providers.
During the 75 hours of instruction, the curriculum is broken into two courses: Broker Pre-License Topics (60 hours) and Broker Pre-License Applied Real Estate Principles (15 hours). The course will be capped by a final exam of at least 100 questions. A score of 75% is required to pass and complete the pre-license education course.
The pre-license course can be taken online or in-person. Your course provider will electronically submit your exam eligibility to PSI, the state’s contracted exam provider.
Step 2: Applying for the State Exam
You have up to two years after completing your pre-license course to apply to take the Illinois state exam. During your course, you will create an account with PSI.
PSI administers Illinois's Real Estate Broker Licensure Exam. Schedule your exam directly by visiting http://www.psiexams.com/ or calling 855-340-3893. You also have the option to fax or mail a registration form as found in the PSI Illinois Candidate Handbook.
The broker exam fee is $55. You will directly pay PSI for the exam.
Bring two forms of identification to the test center, with one being government-issued with your current name, signature, and photograph.
Refer to the Illinois Real Estate Commission License Examination Candidate Bulletin for information on examination schedules, site locations, exam security, reporting, and preparation.
Step 3: Take and Pass the State Exam
The Illinois broker licensure exam is divided into two sections: national and state law. The total time allowed is 3.5 hours. These sections include:
You will report to the test supervisor immediately upon exam completion for your results. Students must pass both portions to pass the overall exam. If you fail one section, you can retake just the failed portion, but you only have (1) year from the date of passing the other portion to retake and pass and apply for a license.
The state only provides diagnostic information if you failed the National portion. It will not provide diagnostic information for failing the state section.
When you pass, the score report will include license application instructions.
You will also be asked a series of candidate screening questions following your exam. Depending on your answers, you may need to provide additional documentation with your license application.
Step 4: Find a Sponsoring Managing Broker
In Illinois, all brokers must work under the supervision of a Managing Broker. You will need to be sponsored by a Managing Broker to submit your license application.
Step 5: Apply for Your License
You have one year after successfully passing the state license exam to apply for a broker's license with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) using the Online Services Portal.
Your application must include:
Illinois no longer prints and mails licenses. To obtain a copy of your license, you’ll need to log onto the IDFPR portal.
Once IDFPR approves your applications, you’re ready to practice real estate in Illinois. Congratulations!
The RealEstateU 75-Hour Illinois Real Estate Broker’s Course is structured in the following way:
You can purchase a PDF version of the course textbook for only $29!
The course textbook contains all the content covered in the course, including all the audio transcripts, infographics, and supporting documents.
Please note that the PDF textbook is sold separately and not included in the course tuition. The textbook is designed to supplement the online course and not replace it.
The textbook enables you to review the course content offline. You can also print course textbook individual lessons as needed.
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I’m so happy I took the leap of faith! I loved the audible learning and that I could literally bring it with me wherever I went! I finished in 3 months! Trust me when I say if I can do it you can do it. I’m a very busy mother of 3 and they all have extracurricular activities, but somehow I buckled down and finished.
I did take a live test prep class at a local real estate school just to cover all bases. I reviewed all the quizzes from all the chapters to prepare. My advice would be to take your time when you test. I was so nervous but I took my time because I knew the material I just had to take my time!
Passing on my first try felt amazing!
I would not be here had I not had the amazing opportunity to complete the real estate licensing course via Real Estate U! I highly recommend the Real Estate U course. In fact my oldest son has decided to take the course as well!
Jennifer Carlman-Leising - Real Estate Agent in Texas - Keller Williams Plano, TX
I am currently working as a part time real estate agent for Century 21 APD Associates, in the beautiful city of El Paso, Texas. I wanted to get into real estate to become my own boss and I am looking forward to building a 6 figure income. I closed my first deal in October and looking to close on my second this December.
To obtain my license I chose RealEstateU. The courses were extremely helpful in passing state and national exam on my first try. I like the fact that I could study at my pace and I was able use my mobile to access my courses when on the road or when waiting on doctor appointments with my children.
I was able to go back and listen again and again to the parts that I did not get from the beginning. This is something that wouldn't have been provided by being in a classroom setting. If you are looking to obtain your license just be persistent and don't give up on your dream! I was able to invest in this course and more than tripled my return on the first home which I sold short after I obtained my real estate license.
If this is something you think you'll enjoy try it out and take the risk. Why not risk on something that has the potential to double or triple your income on the side. Jump on the opportunity of getting your license, which honestly is the easy part. And then go all in on the process helping clients and customers get what they want, which is a great home buying/selling experience.
Frank Contreras - Real Estate Agent in Texas - Century 21 APD Associates, El Paso, TX
I (still am) a licensed auto insurance claims adjuster for a major insurance company. I held that position for 7.5 years. My family dynamic was changing and myself or my husband needed to be home more for our blended family of 5 children.
Real Estate allows me to regulate my schedule so I can dedicate time to my children and their activities. I will be working for LIV Realty in Frisco, TX and will be working full-time. My goals moving forward are to continue learning, networking and growing towards my own business. I plan on becoming a broker one day.
I loved the ease of the course. I was able to navigate easily and picked up where I left off each day. If I had any questions I received a response back very quickly from the RealEstateU support team. I was able to study and retain information easily. The workbook and the glossary were easy to follow and allowed me to print them to take with me in the event that I was not able to use my laptop. I loved that the course was accessible from a cell phone as well. We had a planned trip across the United States and I was able to study on my cell phone as we travelled 9 states. I have already recommended the course to a few of my friends!
Candice Jackson Tate - Real Estate Agent in Texas - LIV Realty in Frisco, TX
Thank you so much for your help over the last few weeks. I rushed to get through the course because I am so excited to start working in the field as a NYS realtor. I thought this would have a negative impact on me toward the end when I was ready to test, but I feel I retained a lot of the info and am happy with the results.
Melissa Colletti - Real Estate Salesperson New York - Keller Williams Realty Lancaster, NY
There are no limits to how much money a real estate agent can make. The more deals you successfully close, the more money you can make!
By law, your sponsoring broker can’t dictate when and where to work! Real estate agents work when they choose, so create your own schedule!
You decide how to allocate your time. Slowly transition from your current career or use your license to earn side income by working part-time. Or, go full-time and make it your dream job.
Holding a real estate license enables you to sell all types of real estate throughout Illinois.
All students have 12 months from the time of purchase to complete the RealEstateU 75-hour Illinois Real Estate License Course (including the course exams).
All courses are eligible for a refund within 30 days of purchase if the student has not completed more than 50% of the course. All refunds issued are subjected to a $20 admin charge. Please read our Terms and Conditions for more details.
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