Real Estate Licensing Requirements - Illinois

[Eric M.]

I have been thinking lately I should just get my license to help streamline some things with my investing and save some money. I see all the online course offerings but this 45 hour requirement isn't quite clear.

I have taken several practice tests totalling several hundred questions and I have gotten over 75% on all just from general knowledge from years of experience. So can I just take the test or do I still have to sit through 45 hours? If you take online courses, do they monitor hours?

How exactly does this hour thing work?

And anyone have suggestions on how to find a broker who works with investors who are only agent for their own transactions? Any other tips?

Thanks