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Illinois Real Estate Licensing and Continuing Education Courses

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Choose Kaplan, and you’ll only need one Illinois real estate program for your entire career. Our flexible online courses give you the confidence to pass your licensing exam and advance on your terms. And with personalized support and interactive tools to guide your learning, Kaplan easily fits into your schedule—so you can prepare effectively and comfortably, every step of the way.

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Why Kaplan?
Staying current with the requirements to become a licensed broker or managing broker in Illinois can be challenging. Kaplan makes it easy, with state-approved IL real estate classes in both licensing and continuing education. Don't waste your time on coursework that doesn't qualify. Entrust Kaplan to maintain compliance and provide interesting courses you'll be happy to complete.

Illinois Licensing Information, Reciprocity, and Portability

  • Average time to complete licensing education: 3.6 months
  • State governing body: Illinois Division of Real Estate

Reciprocity

Illinois offers reciprocity with the following states: Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana (brokers only), Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Kentucky

 

Steps to Real Estate License Reciprocity in Illinois

  1. Provide a certificate of licensure. The current license must be in good standing. 
  2. Complete the Reciprocal Application and pay the licensing fee.
  3. Pass the state portion of the reciprocal state’s licensing exam.

Military Portability

  • Ensure you or your spouse have current Active-Duty Permanent Change of Stations (PCS) orders to a station in Illinois
  • PCS orders dated more than 1 year ago must be accompanied by a letter signed by the commanding officer verifying you or your spouse are still stationed in Illinois
  • You must have been actively licensed within the prior 2 years, from the date of submission of your application, in the profession for which you are now applying
  • Submit a licensure certification showing good standing from all jurisdictions where you are licensed, including those where you have been practicing in the prior 2 years
  • Show proof of service as indicated in Part I of the application 

 

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Flexible Course Delivery Options to Meet your Needs

Kaplan’s real estate course delivery methods each have their own unique advantages. Select the format that best suits your learning style to complete your Texas real estate licensing and continuing education online on your schedule. 

Online Video

Attend class when and where it works best for you. Our prerecorded, online video classes are taught by industry professionals who will guide you through your course material at your own pace. If you have internet access, you're all set.

 

Home Study

Read ahead or spend extra time on trouble areas. This delivery method is exclusively textbook-based, so you can work at your own pace, whenever and wherever it suits your lifestyle.

Hybrid

The hybrid option gives you even more flexibility, allowing you to use a combination of both Live Online and Online Video courses. You'll benefit from instruction in real time and still be able to study at your own pace.


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