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Illinois Real Estate Exam Prep and Crash Course
The Illinois real estate exam prep course includes unlimited practice exams, vocabulary flashcards, video lessons, and an Illinois-specific study guide — with video and webinar crash course options before test day. Backed by our Pass Guarantee and 3,300+ five-star student reviews.
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Review how you performed on our practice exams with detailed performance metrics and answer explanations.
Digital Flashcards & Definitions Worksheet
A fun and simple way to master the terms and concepts featured on the real estate exam.
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Review how you performed on our practice exams with detailed performance metrics and answer explanations.
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A fun and simple way to master the terms and concepts featured on the real estate exam.
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What's on the Real Estate Exam?
Both the real estate license & broker license exams test you on the seven categories below.
Both the real estate license & broker license exams test you on the seven categories below.
Illinois Real Estate Exam Details
To help you prepare for the Illinois real state exam, we included information on how to schedule your exam, the exam’s format, and what you’ll be tested on. Now, all that's left to do is study with the best exam prep in the nation!
How do I apply for the exam?
The real estate exam is administered through PSI and applicants can schedule an exam online by visiting the following website. Applicants will need to create an account in order to schedule the exam.
Current processing time: The processing time for licenses is approximately 10 days.
Leasing Agent Exam:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and:
- Must provide proof of completion of 15 hours of Pre-License Education or 90 hours of Broker Pre-License Education
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must complete and pass the leasing agent examination
- Must pay exam fee ($37) and license fee ($75)
Broker Exam:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and:
- Must provide proof of having completed 75 hours of Prelicense Education
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must successfully pass the real estate broker examination
- Must be sponsored by a managing broker in order to practice
- Must pay exam fee: ($58) and license fee ($125)
Managing Broker Exam:
- Applicants must be at least 20 years of age and:
- Must provide proof of having completed 45 hours of Pre-license Education
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must hold an active, valid Illinois real estate broker license
- Must have had an active real estate license for 2 of the past 3 years
- Must successfully pass the real estate managing broker examination
- Must pay exam fee: ($58) and license fee ($150)
How many questions are on the exam, and how long does it last?
Broker Examination: The exam consists of 100 national questions and 40 state-specific questions. Candidates have 4 hours to complete the exam.
Managing Broker Examination: The exam consists of 90 national questions and 40 state-specific questions. Candidates have 4 hours to complete the exam.
The exam will be administered by computer.
The exam is given at the following locations: Addison, Bloomington, Buffalo Grove, Carbondale, Carol Stream, Champaign, Chicago, Collinsville, Des Plaines, Elgin, Franklin Park, Galesburg, Glen Ellyn, Lake-in-the-Hills, Matteson, Midlothian, Mokena, Moline, Naperville, Park Ridge, Rockford, Schaumburg, Springfield, Urbana, West Chicago, and Westmont.
What is included in the exam?
- National (General) Portion – 100 Questions
- Property Ownership
- Real vs. personal property; fixtures
- Estates in land (freehold, leasehold)
- Rights and interests in real property
- Forms of ownership (tenancy in common, joint tenancy, etc.)
- Land Use Controls and Regulations
- Zoning, building codes, and other public controls
- Private controls (deed restrictions, HOA covenants)
- Environmental hazards and regulations (lead-based paint, etc.)
- Governmental rights in land (eminent domain, taxation, etc.)
- Valuation and Market Analysis
- Appraisal concepts (cost, sales comparison, income approaches)
- Competitive Market Analyses (CMA)
- Factors influencing value (economic, political, social)
- Financing
- Types of loans (FHA, VA, conventional)
- Mortgage instruments (mortgage, deed of trust, note)
- Lending process (qualifying the buyer, credit laws)
- Secondary mortgage market, loan types/terms
- General Principles of Agency
- Creation and termination of agency
- Fiduciary duties (confidentiality, loyalty, disclosure, etc.)
- Types of agency relationships (seller, buyer, dual)
- Responsibilities to clients vs. customers
- Property Disclosures
- Material facts affecting property value
- Federal disclosure requirements (lead-based paint, etc.)
- Seller property condition disclosure
- Liability for misrepresentation or non-disclosure
- Contracts
- Essential elements (offer, acceptance, consideration)
- Types of contracts (listing, purchase, lease, option)
- Contract termination, breach, and remedies
- Statute of frauds, enforceability
- Leasing and Property Management
- Types of leases (gross, net, percentage)
- Landlord-tenant relationships
- Property manager duties
- Lease provisions, eviction procedures
- Transfer of Title
- Types of deeds (general warranty, special warranty, quitclaim)
- Title search, title insurance
- Closing procedures and documents
- Recording, constructive vs. actual notice
- Practice of Real Estate
- Fair housing and anti-discrimination laws
- Advertising, anti-trust laws
- Escrow and trust accounts
- Ethical practices, unauthorized practice of law
- Real Estate Calculations
- Math for prorations, commissions, net proceeds
- Loan-to-value ratios, discount points, amortization
- Closing cost calculations
- Illinois (State) Portion – 40 Questions
- Illinois Real Estate License Act & Rules
- License types (broker vs. managing broker)
- Qualifications for licensure, continuing education requirements
- License maintenance, renewal deadlines
- Disciplinary actions, grounds for suspension/revocation
- Agency in Illinois
- Agency relationships under Illinois law
- Designated agency, dual agency requirements
- Written disclosure forms and timing
- Duties owed to clients vs. customers
- Illinois-Specific Transaction Requirements
- Mandatory disclosures (Radon, Lead, Residential Real Property Disclosure Report)
- Handling earnest money and escrow accounts
- Advertising regulations (brokerage name, team names)
- Timelines for contract execution and deposit of funds
- Brokerage Administration & Operation
- Broker vs. managing broker responsibilities
- Office policies, record-keeping requirements
- Team structures, supervision, and licensing compliance
- Advertising guidelines, signage, and internet marketing
- Fair Housing and Human Rights in Illinois
- Additional protected classes under Illinois law
- Illinois Human Rights Act specifics
- Penalties for violations
- Best practices for non-discriminatory advertising
- Real Estate Business Practices
- Commission rules (division between brokers, handling disputes)
- License law compliance (reporting convictions, background checks)
- Proper disclosure of material facts
- Handling multiple offers, presenting offers promptly
- Property Management in Illinois
- Security deposit rules under Illinois law
- Written management agreements
- Escrow handling for rental property
- Landlord-tenant obligations and legal processes
- Professional Conduct and Ethics
- Standards set by the Illinois Real Estate License Act
- Duties to clients, consumers, and other licensees
- Prohibited conduct (misrepresentation, fraud, negligence)
- Complaint procedures through IDFPR
What is the required passing score?
Broker Examination: For the national portion of the exam, a passing score is 70 and higher. For the state portion of the exam, a passing score is 75 and higher.
Managing Broker: For both portions of the exam, a passing score is 75 and higher.
What should I bring to the exam?
Candidates are required to bring 1 form of identification, which must match the name on the candidate's exam registration. This can be any of the following:
- State issued driver's license
- State issued ID card
- US government-issued passport
- Military ID
- US government-issued alien registration card
- Canadian government-issued ID
- Mexican government-issued ID
Where can I find official exam resources?
Study for the Illinois exam
- Illinois Real Estate Exam: Format, Cost & Pass Rate — our full guide to what’s on the exam and how it’s scored.
- Free real estate practice exam — try 20 questions like the ones in our test bank.
- How to study for the real estate exam — the study plan we recommend before your crash course.
Official Illinois resources
