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Broker- Illinois 30-Hour Managing Broker Pre-License Topics
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45-Hr. IL Managing Broker Pre-Licensing Package
Broker- Illinois 30-Hour Managing Broker Pre-License Topics
- Illinois 15-Hour Managing Broker Pre-License Applied Management and Supervision - Interactive
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Illinois Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course: 45-Hr. IL Managing Broker Pre-Licensing Courses
This package is designed to provide you with the 90 hours of instruction required to be eligible for a Illinois managing broker license. This program prepares you for the Illinois state l...
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 5 simple steps to start your real estate career in Illinois
Complete 45 hours of approved managing broker Pre-Licensing education
Successfully complete an approved 45 clock hour Pre-Licensing course with 30 hours of managing broker Pre-Licensing education and 15 mandatory interactive hours.
Pass the course final exam
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%.
Pass the Illinois Real Estate Broker Examination
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.
Complete the application
Lastly, to apply for your Illinois real estate broker license with the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, click here.
Complete the application.
Within 90 days of passing your licensing exam, you must submit your official application and any applicable fees, as well as a fingerprint-based federal and state criminal background check. Once the application has been accepted, you'll be issued a temporary license.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
How long does it take to get an Illinois real estate managing broker license?
If you have a broker license and have been practicing for two out of three years, it is assumed that you have completed the 90 hours of broker pre-licensing requirement and you will only be required to take an additional 45 hours of education. Those hours include the 30-hour Managing Broker Pre-license Topics course and the 15-hour Managing Broker Pre-license Applied Management and Supervision Interactive course. Applicants who have never held a license will first have to complete the 90-hour broker pre-Licensing requirement and the 30 hours of post-licensing education and follow with the 45-hour managing broker requirement. Such applicants would need to also meet the two out of three year requirement before being able to apply for a managing broker license.
What is the difference between a broker’s license and a managing broker’s license?
Unlike many states where licensees are classified as sales agents and salespersons, Illinois’s first available real estate license is a broker’s license, and the more advanced roles require a managing broker’s license. Broker responsibilities: Leading Buyers & Sellers Prospecting Buyers & Sellers Marketing and Showing Homes Negotiating Sale Price Leading Transactions Renting Units Managing broker responsibilities: Managing and Recruiting New Brokers Reviewing Contracts Lead Distribution Reviewing Contracts Property Management Vendor Relationships
How much does it cost to get an Illinois real estate managing broker license?
The fixed costs include: $46.00 for the managing broker exam fee The variable costs include: Pre-licensing education tuition Note: These costs are subject to be changed by the state at any time. Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation (REEF) awards scholarships to real estate students and related fields of study.
How do I get an Illinois real estate managing broker license?
The Division of Real Estate for Illinois requires the following from you: Be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or GED. Additionally, candidates must have an active and valid real estate broker license and be licensed for two of the past three years. Complete all pre-licensing coursework (45 hours of pre-license education required) Pass the Illinois managing broker real estate exam Once you pass your Illinois real estate managing broker examination with AMP, directions on how to apply for your license will be provided in your passing score report. After you submit your licensing materials and pay the licensing fee, you will almost be finished with all of the steps necessary to become a managing broker.
How can I determine how many Continuing Education (CE) hours I have?
Your list of completed CE courses may be found using CE Lookup.
How long is the Illinois managing broker real estate license exam?
The exam is composed of 58 questions. You will be allotted four hours to take the exam.
Can a felon get an Illinois real estate license?
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Do you need to have a diploma or GED to get your Illinois real estate license?
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What is the average salary for an Illinois real estate salesperson?
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How old do you have to be to get your Illinois real estate license?
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Where do I take the Illinois real estate license exam?
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Does Illinois have real estate license reciprocity with any other states?
There are additional resources to help you learn more about this process, and you can contact the Alabama Real Estate Commission to ask personalized questions related to real estate license reciprocity.