Real Estate Pre-License Information

Getting Your Real Estate License

Changes in the Illinois License Law require new educational requirements to obtain a Broker or Managing Broker license.

  • Classroom Education Course Schedule
    Pre-License | Transition | Exam Prep | Proficiency Exams*
    *The license law transition period ends April 30, 2012. The last date to take the proficiency exam is March 15, 2012.
  • Online Courses - Hondros Learning
    Pre-License | Transition | Proficiency Exam Prep 

    30 hour transition course - Salesperson to Broker

    75 hour pre-license Broker course. Complete the 15 hour interactive component “Broker Pre-license Applied Real Estate Principles Interactive” classroom course to complete your 90 hour program and be eligible to sit for the state exam. 

  • Home Study Options
    Self study programs gives students the flexibility to study at home or the office at their own pace. An outline is designed to guide students through the complete program.
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For licensure information contact the Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation.