• ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE EXAM PREP

Illinois Exam Prep

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Updated October 19, 2026 · Official source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation – Real Estate

Illinois real estate exam at a glance

National portion
100 questions, 150 minutes; 70% to pass
State portion
40 questions, 90 minutes; 75% to pass
Given by
PSI, at test centers or by live online proctoring
Fee
$58, not refundable
Attempts
Up to 4 within your 2-year eligibility period
Unscored items
5 to 10 experimental questions that count against your time

Source: PSI: Illinois Real Estate Candidate Bulletin

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$499

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$219

Get to the next level with a personal, guided approach to passing your exam, which includes live Q&A with local instructors.

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  • Access to Live Instructors
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$115

Enter exam day with confidence. With exam prep, take tests that simulate the real deal and master common exam topics.

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  • CompuCram Simulated Exams
  • Flashcards
  • Readiness Assessment
  • Audio Review Guides

Exam Prep Edge: PSI National Portion

$79

If you're looking to take only the national portion of the exam, we've got you covered with this complete PSI national portion program.

Exam Prep Edge: IL Broker National & State Portions

$135

The complete online study experience for your Illinois real estate licensing exam.

IL Broker Exam Prep Edge: State Portion

$79

If you're looking to take only the Illinois portion of the exam, we've got you covered with this complete Illinois program.

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$59

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  • National & State Practice Questions
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$79

One month of unlimited access to practice questions, videos, flashcards, webinars, and more.

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  • National & State Practice Questions
  • 75+ Exam Prep Videos
  • Online Interactive Flashcards
  • Exam Prep Ebook
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$99

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  • National & State Practice Questions
  • 75+ Exam Prep Videos
  • Online Interactive Flashcards
  • Exam Prep Ebook
  • Hours of Audio Lessons
  • Interactive Vocabulary Worksheet
  • 100s of Hours of Recorded Webinars
  • Live Online Webinars (5x/week)
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Illinois real estate exam: common questions

How many questions are on the Illinois broker exam?

The National portion has 100 questions with 150 minutes, and the State portion has 40 questions with 90 minutes. A few unscored experimental questions may be added.

What score do I need to pass?

70% on the National portion and 75% on the State portion. PSI notes the 70% National passing score equals the scaled score of 75 it used to report.

Can I take the exam online?

Yes. PSI offers live online proctored exams as well as test centers. Check your computer's compatibility first, and launch within 15 minutes of your booked time or you forfeit the fee.

How do I schedule?

Create an account at test-takers.psiexams.com/ilrep and upload your course certificate. PSI emails you once you're approved to schedule.

Source: PSI: Illinois Real Estate Candidate Bulletin