Launch Your Illinois Real Estate Career with AceableAgent!
REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE HAS JOINED THE ACEABLE FAMILY
- Meet your state requirements with the most flexible, engaging, and expertly designed pre-licensing courses in Illinois.
- Choose from Residential Leasing Agent, Broker, or Managing Broker license types.
- Our IDFPR-approved courses give you everything you need to pass your exam with confidence and start a successful career.

Real Estate institute is now offering Broker and Managing Broker pre-license courses through AceableAgent. Learn More about what this opportunity means for our students.
Which License Are You Pursuing?
Compare Illinois Real Estate License Types
Leasing Agent | Broker | Managing Broker | |
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Education & State Exam | |||
Required Credit Hours | 15 | 75 | 45 |
State exam style | 50 Questions Multiple Choice |
140 Questions Multiple Choice |
40 Questions Multiple Choice + 10 Scenario-Based Questions |
State exam fee | $37 | $58 | $58 |
License Features | |||
Work with buyers/sellers of all property types | |||
Lease residential property | |||
Lease commercial property | |||
Manage all property types | |||
Supervision & Experience Requirements | |||
Previous experience required | None | None | 2 Years as a Broker |
Must be supervised by a Managing Broker | |||
Work under your own supervision | |||
Supervise other licensees | |||
Manage a sales or management office | |||
Get Started | Get Started | Get Started |
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FAQs
Is Real Estate Institute approved by the IDFPR as a pre-license school?
Real Estate Institute is an approved Illinois education provider of pre-licensing by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). We offer courses that are required as prerequisites for the Leasing Agent, Broker, and Managing Broker licensing examinations.
Education Provider #515.000001
Which IL real estate license type is right for me?
Choosing the right Illinois real estate license depends on your career goals and the level of responsibility you're seeking. We offer high-quality programs for various license types, including Residential Leasing, Broker, and Managing Broker licenses, each with its own scope of responsibilities and set of requirements. For a detailed comparison, please review our license comparison guide.
Does your school offer financial aid, or can I pay the course tuition in installments?
Real Estate Institute is partnered with Affirm to offer financing options enabling students to enroll today and pay later. Options include paying in 3, 6, or 12 monthly installments with interest rates ranging from 10-36% APR. View Financing Options
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Illinois Real Estate License Act of 2000 (Administrative Rules)
Source: Illinois General Assembly
Illinois Real Estate License Act of 2000 (Law)
Source: Illinois General Assembly