Managing Broker License Illinois

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100% online, self-paced 45-hour managing broker course
24/7 instructor support, you will never talk to a machine or wait days for a response
Trusted source for brokers & managing brokers in Illinois
IDFPR Approval #513.002259 & 513.002260

Self-Paced & 100% Online

Our real estate courses are designed for complete flexibility and can be completed in just a few weeks. The course is 100% online & completed on your schedule.

High Pass Rates

Our high pass rates make us the most trusted provider for real estate brokers in Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Rockford, Elgin, Springfield, Peoria, and Champaign.

24/7 Support

Unlike other providers, our support staff are just a call away around-the-clock to help with any of your real estate questions.

how to get a real estate Managing broker license in Illinois

Enroll in our Illinois Managing Broker Licensing Course today! You must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have been licensed as a broker for 2 years.

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Complete 45 hours of pre-licensing education

Perry Real Estate College offers this course completely online and completed at your own pace. Learn more about our courses here.

02

Complete the course final exam

After you finish the course, you will need to take an online exam and pass with a minimum score of 75%.

03

Pass the Illinois Real Estate Exam

PSI administers the in-person state licensing exam. There are 140 questions based on the content outline here. You will have 4 hours to complete the exam.

04

Complete a background questionnaire

After you finish the examination, you will be required to answer a background questionnaire about criminal convictions or debts for taxes or child support. You will then be given instructions on applying to the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and the Division of Real Estate online.

05

Submit your license application

Complete the licensing process by submitting your licensing exam results to IDFPR along with the license fee of $150.00. Click here for more information.

Our Support is Different

We know it can be scary to take an online course and it's easy to feel like you are alone in the process. Our student support is just different, you won't find another school out there that supports you like we do.

Day or night, seven days a week, every time you call, you'll be greeted by a real person - not a machine. The person you talk to will be an expert and able to help you right away. The other schools only answer when it is convenient for them and you'll have to wait days to get a response from an instructor, if at all.

We're a family-owned business, genuinely invested in seeing you achieve your goals. Come see why we are the trusted source for successful agents and brokers.

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4.72 average

312 reviews

John R

Verified Customer

Excellent program. Highly recommend!

United States

Steven D

Verified Customer

Classes went well. All online and at my own pace, felt good!

Lakewood, United States

Courtney G

Verified Customer

I feel very prepared for my real estate exam and career. They provide all the information you need, and resources. It’s a great way to get your education on your own time.

Louisville, United States

Michael H

Verified Customer

The course was easy to access and the material was very relatable.

Charlotte, United States

Arch H

Verified Customer

The course covered the material pretty well. I dont think there was enough information on Kentucky Law. I studied pretty hard but saw a few things on the PSI exam that was not covered. i also thought the practice test were near as tough as the exam itself. Reguardless, I passed.

Big Lake, United States

Lois A

Verified Customer

Class was very well instructed

Lyndhurst, United States

Kent S

Verified Customer

Perry Real Estate College is without a doubt one of the best for your CE courses. Very user friendly. Courses laid out with voice over readings, popup quizzes & testing. Setup to accomidate at your speed if you also have to work from your computer.. I wont go anywhere else!!!

Hillsboro, United States

Mark T

Verified Customer

Richard was extremely helpful in answering my questions. This is the third class I have taken through Perry. With the reasonable cost, ease of taking the class on-line and with customer service like Richard, I will always return to Perry. Thanks.

April J

Verified Customer

The classes offered are easy to navigate and very informative. I would recommend for your real estate needs.

Bardstown, United States

Dawn D

Verified Customer

Needed online and my time frame. Thank you

United States

Shelby L

Verified Customer

I really liked the courses taken at Perry Real Estate College. They guided you through the materials really well. In the rare event I needed assistance, Richard was always available to help. He was very informative and helpfully about the licensing process. Overall really positive experience and I would definitely recommend the course to others!

Kathy S

Verified Customer

I really like the format of Perry Real Estate College. There are several ways to complete courses. I used the self-paced because it fit into my work schedule. I liked the interactive activites along the way. I also liked how you could go back and review modules. Highly Recommend!

Tammy W

Verified Customer

I thought the test information and test was very informative and helpful!

Michael P

Verified Customer

Very convenient to navigate through.

Hendersonville, United States

Lucas M

Verified Customer

Well written and detailed course

Dana D

Verified Customer

Course was great. I could go back and read the material as much as i needed to and take my take to let it sink in. This was great and you get 3 tries to take the final exam. I'm older and this was great to do at my own pace.

Louisville, United States

Lori W

Verified Customer

Very easy to use the self paced online classes. Will definitely take other classes with Perry Real Estate College.

Burlington, United States

Ernest H

Verified Customer

This course iswell designed and easy to follow. After thoroughly studying every module of the course, I was able to pass the final exan on my first attempt. In addition, if I had any questions, I was able to easily reach a staff member at the school for answers.

United States

Corinne S

Verified Customer

I am a Realtor making a move to Kentucky, I highly recommend Perry Real Estate School! It was so wonderful being able to study at my own pace! This was so important to me! The course covered everything needed to prepare you for the needed Exams!

What Topics Do we Cover In The Illinois Real Estate Broker Course?

We have a comprehensive real estate course that will prepare you for the exam and get you ready to open your own brokerage. Our course covers the following topics: becoming a licensed real estate broker, opening a real estate office, owning a brokerage, managing agents, supervising a real estate office, escrow management, disciplinary processes, agency relationships, disclosure requirements, real estate contracts, and more.

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