Real Estate Education

The Illinois Association of REALTORS® is here to support you with continuing education and pre-license courses, as well as a variety of career development and networking opportunities.


Over 50 branches to serve all of your needs for transition and a wide array of home study or classroom options.

Transition Courses, Proficiency Exams* - Check out the classroom course schedule to see where transition courses are being scheduled for Salesperson transitioning to Broker and Broker transitioning to Managing Broker. *The license law transition period ends April 30, 2012. The last date to take the proficiency exam is March 15, 2012. Learn more at IARLicenseLaw.org.

IAR License Transition and Proficiency Help Line: 877/538-5861
(9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday-Friday)
Questions@IARlicenselaw.org


Continuing Education

All real estate licensees are required to complete continuing education (CE) during each two-year licensing period. Take CE courses from the convenience of your home with text-based and on-line programs, or find traditional classroom courses available throughout the state.

IAR Education Lookup - Only IAR-sponsored courses will appear. Or visit Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's CE Look Up.


Pre-License Information

IAR licensing and training centers make it easy to start your career in real estate. Learn about pre-licensing requirements and find courses for obtaining your real estate salesperson, broker or leasing agent license.


Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)

Make the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. REALTORS® with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients.


For licensure information contact the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, 217/785-9300, www.idfpr.com/dpr/re/realmain.asp.