Become A REALTOR®
Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS®
Considering A Career In Real Estate?
Step 1: Complete your required real estate education
The required Illinois real estate pre-license program consists of two courses: Broker Pre-License Topics and Broker Pre-License Applied Real Estate Principles. You may take these courses online in a completely self-guided format or with interactive components or in a classroom. Scholarships and grants are available for Illinois REALTORS® pre-license courses through the Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation (REEF) and the GI Bill®.
Step 2: Pass the Illinois real estate licensing exam
Within two years of completing your pre-license education, register for and take the real estate licensing exam with PSI/AMP (the state exam administrator). It is recommended that you thoroughly review the Illinois Real Estate Examination Program Candidate Handbook before registering.
Step 3: Submit your license application
Illinois brokers work under the sponsorship and supervision of a managing broker, so you will need to ask a managing broker to sponsor your license before you submit your application. Submit your license application and fee to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
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Join the Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS ®
As a full member of the Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS®, you will receive constant communication on important industry information through Weekly Updates, general meetings, and numerous committees. In addition, we offer continuing education and other courses to assist you in complying with Illinois License Law. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to network with other members who share in your success.