Get Your Illinois Real Estate License
75 hours of pre-license education required. Here are the IDFPR-approved providers and packages to get your Illinois broker license.
75 hours required
Illinois pre-license requirements at a glance
- Eligibility
- 18 or older, with a high school diploma or GED
- Education
- 75 class hours: 60 hours of broker pre-license topics and 15 hours of interactive applied principles
- Course validity
- Your pre-license education is valid for 2 years after you complete it
- State exam
- Given by PSI; the broker exam fee is $58
- Attempts
- Up to 4 attempts in a 2-year eligibility period
- After you pass
- Apply to IDFPR within one year
Source: PSI: Illinois Real Estate Candidate Bulletin · IDFPR: Real Estate Brokerage
Compare Illinois Pre-License Courses
Illinois 75-Hour The Basics Package
75 Hours
IDFPR-approved 75-hour Broker pre-license course. Self-paced and fully online.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 75-Hour Illinois Pre-License Course
- State Approved Instructor Support
- 3 Real Estate Study Guides
Illinois 75-Hour Exam Preparation Package
75 Hours
Pre-license course with exam prep tools including simulated exams, flashcards, and audio review guides.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 75-Hour Pre-License Course
- Instructor Support
- 3 Study Guides
- Simulated Exams
- Flashcards
- Readiness Assessment
- Audio Review Guides
Illinois 75-Hour Exam Preparation Plus Package
75 Hours
Everything in Exam Prep plus live webinars, instructor Q&A, and an animated video library.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Pre-License Course
- Instructor Support
- Study Guides
- Simulated Exams
- Flashcards
- Readiness Assessment
- Audio Reviews
- Exam Crammer Webinar Series
- Instructor Q&A
- Animated Video Library
Illinois 75-Hour Ultimate Learning Package
75 Hours
The most complete Illinois pre-license package with pro webinars, buyer/seller tools, and a professional development library.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Pre-License Course
- Instructor Support
- Study Guides
- Simulated Exams
- Flashcards
- Readiness Assessment
- Audio Reviews
- Webinar Series
- Instructor Q&A
- Video Library
- Pro Series Webinars
- Buyers & Sellers Checklists/Worksheets/Guides
- Professional Development Library
The Basics – 75-Hour Pre-License
75 Hours
State-required 75-hour pre-license course with live instructor support and Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee.
Exam Preparation – 75-Hour Pre-License
75 Hours
Pre-license course plus comprehensive exam prep tools including simulated exams, flashcards, and study guides.
Exam Preparation Plus – 75-Hour Pre-License
75 Hours
Everything in Exam Preparation plus exclusive instructor-led Q&A sessions to maximize exam readiness.
Ultimate Learning – 75-Hour Pre-License
75 Hours
The complete package — everything in Exam Preparation Plus, with a printed textbook and career-launch resources.
Illinois 75-Hour Broker Pre-License Course
75 Hours
75-hour IDFPR-approved Broker pre-license course. 100% online and self-paced.
75-Hr. IL Broker Pre-Licensing Courses Only Package
75 Hours
75-Hr. IL Broker Pre-Licensing Premium Package
75 Hours
75-Hr. IL Broker Pre-Licensing Standard Package
75 Hours
75-Hr. IL Broker Pre-Licensing Value Package
75 Hours
90-Hr. IL Broker Pre-Licensing Premium Package
90 Hours
90-Hr. IL Broker Pre-Licensing Standard Package
90 Hours
90-Hr. IL Broker Pre-Licensing Value Package
90 Hours
45-Hr. IL Managing Broker Pre-Licensing Courses Only Package
45 Hours
45-Hr. IL Managing Broker Pre-Licensing Standard Package
45 Hours
Getting an Illinois real estate license: common questions
How many hours of pre-license education does Illinois require?
75 class hours at an IDFPR-approved school: 60 hours of Broker Pre-License Topics and 15 hours of Broker Pre-License Applied Real Estate Principles (interactive).
How long is my pre-license course valid?
Two years after you successfully complete it.
What happens if I fail the exam four times?
Broker candidates get up to four attempts in their 2-year eligibility period. After a fourth failed attempt, you must retake the 75-hour pre-license education and the entire exam.
How long do I have to apply after passing?
One year. If you don't apply and meet all requirements within a year of your passing score, you lose your exam credit and must test again.
Source: PSI: Illinois Real Estate Candidate Bulletin · IDFPR: Real Estate Brokerage