If you don’t pass the Illinois real estate license exam within 30 days of completing the exam prep course, we’ll reimburse the original cost of your pre-licensing package or exam prep. Email [email protected] with your exam results and date within 30 days.

*Specific state laws or regulations prohibit some students from qualifying. For example, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, and New Jersey do not permit guarantees to passing the real estate licensing exam.

Just as if you were in a classroom, attending all sessions from start to finish are crucial to earn credit. We understand some things are out of your control! Please review your welcome letter, located on your student dashboard for more attendance details.

Just as if you were in a classroom, attending all sessions from start to finish are crucial to earn credit. We understand some things are out of your control! Please review your welcome letter, located on your student dashboard for more attendance details.

Each Illinois pre-licensing class must be completed in the format it was started to receive credit.

Costs can vary by course package. In addition to pre-licensing education, the current Illinois broker examination fee is $58 and the IDFPR initial broker license application fee is $150. Fees can change, so check PSI and IDFPR for current amounts before applying. 

Occasionally, Colibri offers promo codes and discounts for online Illinois pre-licensing courses. Check our website or student dashboard regularly for current offers and typical savings.

Timing depends on how quickly you complete the 75 hours of required education, schedule and pass the PSI examination, secure sponsorship if you want an Active license, and submit a complete IDFPR application. Illinois pre-license education is valid for two years, and you must apply for licensure within one year after receiving a passing exam score. 

Absolutely. Colibri offers self-paced online courses and livestream options, with accessibility features like audio read-along, captions, and screen-reader compatibility.

Illinois no longer uses the prior state-by-state reciprocity process. Effective January 1, 2026, out-of-state brokers and managing brokers apply through the endorsement process. Broker endorsement applicants generally need an active license in good standing, a 30-hour Broker Pre-License Endorsement Course, the Illinois-specific examination, and the other documentation required by IDFPR. 

No. For the standard first-time broker path, you must complete 75 hours of IDFPR-approved pre-license education before you are eligible for the broker examination. Illinois attorneys admitted to practice by the Illinois Supreme Court qualify under a separate examination pathway. 

First-time Illinois broker applicants complete 75 class hours of approved pre-license education: 60 hours of Broker Pre-License Topics and 15 hours of Broker Pre-License Applied Real Estate Principles-Interactive. 

Yes. Many agents start part-time while balancing other work. Weekly hours, deal counts, and income vary, but self-paced online courses make it easier to study around your schedule.

Yes. Illinois recognizes licenses from Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.

1. Meet the Illinois broker eligibility requirements
2. Complete 75 hours of approved pre-license education
3. Pass the required pre-license course final exam
4. Register with PSI and pass the Illinois broker examination
5. Choose a sponsoring broker for an Active license
6. Apply through the IDFPR Online Services Portal

For the standard first-time Illinois broker path, you must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, complete 75 hours of approved pre-license education, pass the Illinois broker examination, and submit the broker license application to IDFPR. Proof of sponsorship is required if you are seeking an Active license. The 45-hour post-license requirement applies after initial licensure and is completed for a later renewal period, not as a prerequisite to the initial license. 

No. A college degree is not required for the standard first-time broker path. Illinois requires applicants to be at least 18 years old and have graduated from high school or earned an equivalent credential such as a GED.

The current PSI broker exam has a 100-question national portion and a 40-question Illinois portion. Candidates receive 150 minutes for the national portion and 90 minutes for the state portion. The passing standard is 70% on the national portion and 75% on the Illinois portion. PSI may also include a small number of unscored experimental questions. 

You need proof of sponsorship if you want your Illinois broker license issued on Active status. Illinois law allows a broker to perform licensed activities only for the sponsoring broker registered with IDFPR.