Illinois Real Estate License Courses Online
Explore state-approved Illinois broker pre-licensing education through The CE Shop, then learn about real estate career opportunities with Cucci Realty. Cucci Realty is a referral and affiliate partner, not the education provider; enrollment does not guarantee exam passage, licensure, brokerage affiliation or employment.
How to Earn an Illinois Real Estate Broker License
Illinois currently requires broker applicants to:
1. Be at least 18 years old.
2. Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
3. Complete 75 hours of approved broker pre-license education: the 60-hour Broker Pre-License Topics course plus the 15-hour Applied Real Estate Principles interactive course.
4. Pass the state and national licensing examination administered by PSI.
5. Complete the IDFPR application process and obtain sponsoring managing-broker affiliation before practicing.
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Requirements and procedures can change. Verify the latest information with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation before enrolling or applying.
1 / Courses Through The CE Shop
The CE Shop provides the online Illinois broker pre-licensing courses, course content, technology support and current package pricing. Review its current package details before enrolling.
2 / Cucci Realty’s Role
Cucci Realty is a referral and affiliate partner, not the education provider. The CE Shop develops and delivers the courses. Enrollment does not guarantee exam passage, licensure, brokerage affiliation or employment.
3 / After You Earn Your License
After licensing, you may explore sponsoring-broker affiliation and real estate career opportunities with Cucci Realty. Training, mentorship, affiliation and employment opportunities depend on current needs and separate approval.
Illinois Real Estate License Course FAQs
Is Cucci Realty the real estate school?
No. Cucci Realty is a referral and affiliate partner. The CE Shop is the education provider and is responsible for course content, technology and student support.
How many hours of pre-license education does Illinois require?
Illinois currently requires 75 hours: a 60-hour Broker Pre-License Topics course and a 15-hour Applied Real Estate Principles interactive course.
Can the courses be completed online?
The CE Shop currently offers online Illinois broker pre-licensing packages. Confirm the delivery format, schedule, package contents and current pricing before enrollment.
Does enrolling guarantee that I will pass the exam or receive a license?
No. Enrollment does not guarantee course completion, exam passage, licensure, brokerage affiliation or employment.
What happens after I pass the licensing exam?
Complete the current IDFPR application process and arrange the required sponsoring managing-broker affiliation before practicing real estate.
Where should I verify current Illinois requirements?
Use the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and Illinois REALTORS education resources for current rules, approved providers and licensing steps.
Cucci Realty has established an agreement with The CE Shop to promote online course information to consumers and real estate licensees. Cucci Realty is not the developer of these courses and is simply providing a referral. Any questions regarding course content or technology should be directed to The CE Shop.