Complete your first license renewal in two easy steps!
1
Successfully complete 45-hours of approved broker post-license coursework
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Renew your license with the IDFPR Illinois Division of Real Estate
Illinois Real Estate Post-License Training
Pass Your Illinois Real Estate Exam – Guaranteed!
Illinois Online Real Estate Classes
Once you have obtained your Illinois broker real estate license, you will need to fulfill your required 45-hours of Illinois post-license broker education prior to renewing your broker license for the first time. Our Illinois Post-License Broker Bundle is uniquely designed to help you meet this requirement of Illinois required post-license broker education!
This course includes everything a new broker licensee needs to enrich their knowledge of a broad range of topics related to the real estate profession. The course will assist the broker in developing the skills necessary to protect clients and elevate your level of professionalism in the real estate industry.
Our 45-hour post broker bundle includes the three 15-hour required courses Illinois brokers must take prior to their first renewal. The courses include:
- 15-hour Transactional Issues course
- 15-hour Risk Management and Discipline course
- 15-hour Applied Brokerage Principles course
Pricing
These courses are sold only as a bundle. They are not available individually.
45-Hour Broker Post-License Bundle
Please note: This course is offered on PDH Academy’s RECampus through our partner Dearborn Real Estate Education.
Why Choose PDH Real Estate?
Expert
Instructors
Our instructors love what they do and are excited to share their knowledge and their real-world experience with you.
Always
Up-to-Date
Our team stays on top of state real estate regulations so you are always getting the most accurate information.
Fully State-
Approved
The course has gone through Illinois’ rigorous approval process so you can be sure you’re in good hands.
Comprehensive
Exam Prep
Be better prepared and less anxious for the state exam, because you’ve already know what the test will be like.
Pass Guarantee
We know exams can be tough and we want you to be confident knowing that we’re here from lessons to license.
100% Self-Paced
The course is 100% self-paced, meaning you can move through it as quickly or as slowly as you need to.
Lifetime Access
Learning is a lifelong process. You can go back and reference our course material at any time in the future.
Stellar Support
Our industry-leading instructors are here to help with their years of real-world experience and expertise.
About the Course
Our 45-hours of post-license broker courses will assist you with the knowledge you need to be a confident real estate broker to move forward without the supervision of a managing broker. The courses will also help you seamlessly renew your broker’s license for the very first time.
The content is comprehensive and up-to-date with current trends and regulations. Our courses are 100% online so you can study when it is most convenient for you, from the comfort of your own home.
Benefits of our 45-hour post-license broker bundle include:
- Satisfy your Illinois IDFPR Division of Real Estate requirements for renewing your broker license for the first time
- 100% online, so you can work at your own pace
- Certificates of completion
You will have access to our top-notch customer support as you work through the program.
State Requirements for Illinois
Illinois requirements for post-license brokers
- Hours Required: 45
- Approval: Our school is approved by the IDFPR’s Division of Real Estate to offer the 45- hour real estate post-license courses. Our course numbers are 513.002119, 513.002120 and 513.002121
- Reporting: Your course hours will be reported to the IDFPR’s Division of Real Estate.
- Certificate of Completion: You will be provided with a certificate for each of the broker post-license courses upon completion.
- Time Constraints: You have until your first license renewal to complete the required 45- hours of post-license broker courses.
Questions?
Illinois Real Estate License FAQs
How do I contact the Illinois IDFPR’s Division of Real Estate?
Illinois IDFPR’s Division of Real Estate
Address: 320 West Washington, 3 rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62786
Phone number: 1.888.473.4858
Email: FPR.realestateeducation@illinois.gov
Division of Real Estate Website
IDFPR Online License Renewal Webpage
IDFPR License Lookup Webpage
Can I view the course outlines for these real estate courses?
15-Hour Post Broker License Transactional Issues
I. Listing Agreements
- Define the types of listings, including exclusive right to sell, exclusive agency, open listing, and net listing and the characteristics of each
- Describe a comparative market analysis and broker price opinion and the role they play in pricing
- Explain how sponsoring brokers are compensated and who receives a commission.
- Describe the listing expiration options
- Explain the solicitation of other agent’s exclusive listings and when it is a violation
- Explain what a guaranteed sales plan is and what a broker can do to stay in compliance
II. Complying with the Listing Agreement
- Explain when dual agency is allowed and who must consent to it
- Summarize agency disclosure requirements
- Discuss notice of no agency requirements
III. Property Disclosures by Sellers for Buyers
- List the disclosures required by the Illinois Real Estate License Act
- Discuss the requirements of the Illinois Real Property Disclosure Report
- Summarize the information required in the Illinois Radon Awareness Disclosure
- Summarize the information required in the lead-based paint disclosures
- Describe the role of flood insurance and FEMA flood maps in areas prone to flood
- Describe the licensee’s role regarding property disclosures
IV. Marketing
- Define the Multiple Listing Service and its role in the selling process
- Discuss the advertising requirements pertaining to electronic and print media
- Explain the disclosure of licensee status and direct and indirect interest in advertising and listing sheets
V. Showing Licensee-Listed Property
- Explain dual agency and when it may occur with a licensee-listed property
- Describe situations where dual agency is prohibited
- Discuss showing a licensee-listed property
VI. Offer/Contract Issues
- Summarize what is required for the presentation of offers, including the different types of offers, the process of negotiating counter offers, and how to handle multiple offers
- Describe the various contingencies, including inspection and financing contingencies, and the details of contingent contracts
- Explain the role of back up offers or contracts
- Describe common issues that occur, including attorney review, modification, and approval contracts and survey issues
- Summarize common seller concessions Discuss the closing process from the seller’s perspective, including the final walk-through and settlement and how an agreement may be ended
- Explain how an agreement may be ended
VII. Evaluating and Advising Client on Offers/Counter Offers
- Explain how a licensee calculates the net amount of the sale
- List the typical closing costs the seller may have to pay at settlement
- Discuss how to manage a seller’s expectations
- Describe what an escalation clause is the disadvantages to the buyer of using such a clause.
VIII. First Meeting
- Discuss the items that are commonly addressed during the first meeting with a buyer, including agency disclosure, and types of agency relationships
- Explain safety considerations licensees should take when meeting with buyers for the first time.
IX. Buyer Brokerage Agreements
- Describe the various types of buyer brokerage agreements, including oral agreements, non-exclusive and exclusive agreements, exclusive right to acquire, and buyer broker compensation options with FSBOs
X. Showing Property
- Explain dual agency and when it may occur with a licensee-listed property
- Discuss the guidelines a licensee should follow when showing other licensee-listed property
XI. Offer/Contract Issues for Buyers
- Summarize what is required for the presentation of offers and how to handle multiple offer situations
- Describe the various contingencies, including inspection and financing contingencies, and the details of contingent contracts
- Explain the role of back up offers or contracts
- Describe common issues that occur, including attorney review, modification, and approval contracts and survey issues
- Summarize common seller concessions
- Discuss the closing process from the buyer’s perspective, including the final walkthrough and settlement
- Explain how an agreement may be ended
XII. Evaluating/Advising Buyer on Offers/Counter Offers
- Explain how a comparative market analysis can help a buyer make an offer on a property
- List the closing costs a buyer typically pays
- Discuss ways a licensee can manage client expectations
XIII. Property Management Agreement
- Describe the elements of a property management agreement
- Explain the terms of service commonly outlined in property management agreements
- Discuss the agency relationship and disclosure involved in property management
XIV. Case Studies, Exercises, Role Playing, Discussion
- Listing Agent from Listing to Closing or Termination
- Buyer Agent from First Contact to Closing or Termination
- Dual Agent from Listing to Closing or Termination
- Rental Property Management from Finding Tenant to Negotiating Lease to Lease Termination/Expiration
15-Hour Broker Post License Risk Management/Discipline Course
I. Fair Housing
- Learning objectives
- Key terms
- Title VIII
- Illinois Human Rights Act
- Local Fair Housing Ordinances
- Advertising Guidelines and Fair Housing
- Background Checks/Criminal History Considerations
- Service, Emotional Support and Therapy Animals
II. Antitrust
- Learning Objectives
- Key Terms
- Sherman Antitrust Act
- Antitrust Violations in Real Estate Brokerage
III. Escrow Issues
- Learning Objectives
- Key Terms
- Sponsoring Broker Responsibility
- Sponsored Licensee Responsibility
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Deposit/Disbursement Requirements
- Returning Escrow Funds When a Transaction Falls Through/Next Business Day
- Requirement and Certain Exemptions
IV. Insurance
- Learning Objectives
- Key Terms
- Errors and Omissions Insurance
- General Commercial Liability Insurance
- Cyber Coverage
V. Compliance with Office Policies and Procedures
- Learning Objectives
- Key Terms
- Compliance with Office Policies and Procedures
- Brokerage Services
- Areas of Competency
- Training and Practice/Supervision
- Advertising
- Team Structure/Operation
- Written Employment/Independent Contractor Agreements
VI. Disclosure
- Learning Objectives
- Key Terms
- Illinois Residential Real Property Disclosure Act
- Radon Awareness Act
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
- Disclosure of Licensee Status
- Compensation
- Known Physical Defects/Readily Observable/Actual Knowledge
VII. Sexual Harassment and Harassment in General
- Learning Objectives
- Key Terms
- Federal Laws – Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- The Illinois Human Rights Act
- Types of Sexual Harassment
- What Should I Do If I Experience or Witness Sexual Harassment?
VIII. Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)/Truth in Lending Act
- Learning Objectives
- Key Terms
- TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule (TRID)
IX. Real Estate Purchase Contracts
- Learning Objectives
- Key Terms
- Unauthorized Practice of Law
X. Safety
- Learning Objectives
- Key Terms
- Introduction to Agent Safety
- Open Houses
- First Meeting
- Listed Property – Owner Safety
- Safety in the Office or Workplace
XI. Wire Fraud, Cybercrime and Related Issues
- Learning Objectives
- Key Terms
- Wire Fraud
- Cybersecurity
XII. Disciplinary Actions
- Learning Objectives
- Key Terms
- Grounds for Discipline
- IDFPR Procedures
- Case Studies
15-Hour Broker Post License Applied Brokerage Principles
I. Illinois Real Estate License Act
- Learning Objectives
- Key Terms
- The Purpose of the Illinois Real Estate License Act
- Continuing and Post License Education Requirements
- Real Estate Brokerage and Business Practices
- Real Estate Agency
- Escrow
- Advertising
- Teams
II. Types of Real Property
- Learning Objectives
- Key Terms
- Categories of Real Property
III. Types of Real Estate Brokerage
- Learning Objectives
- Key Terms
- Listing/Selling
- Leasing
- Property Management
- Development
- Areas of Competency
IV. Taxes Affecting Real Estate
- Learning Objectives
- Key Terms
- Illinois Real Estate Taxes
- Transfer Taxes
- Capital Gains
V. Business Skills
- Learning Objectives
- Key Terms
- Business Planning
- Use of Technology
VI. Broker Practice
- Learning Objectives
- Key Terms
- Prospecting
- Professionalism
- Responsibility to Client: Scenarios/Exercises
- Market Knowledge
VII. Case Studies, Exercises, Role Playing or Discussion
- Showing Licensee-Owned Property
- Water Cooler Talk
- Open Houses
- Disclosures
- Rent with Option to Buy
- Short Sales/Foreclosures
- Real Estate Auction/Estate Sale
- Relocation Situations
- Business Brokerage vs. Real Estate Brokerage
- Buyer’s Agent on For Sale for Owners (FSBOs)
- Surveillance/Eavesdropping Issues for Seller/Landlords and Buyer/Tenants
How do I know if I need all three courses?
If you received your license on or after August 9, 2019 then you are required to take all three courses. If you received your license before August 9, 2019 please contact our customer service team for more details at support@pdhacademy.com or at (888) 564-9098.
Do you offer any classroom Illinois real estate post broker license courses?
No. We only offer the 45-hours of post-license broker courses online. We do not offer any classroom post-license courses. We find that most students prefer to complete their education on their computer, smartphone or tablet.
Do you provide certificates of completion when I finish the post-licensing courses?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion for each course you successfully completed.
After I complete my broker post-license courses do I send my Illinois broker renewal application to you?
No. You will renew your broker license with Illinois Board. Follow this link to the IDFPR Online License Renewal website.
Where do I login if I already purchased the broker post-license 45-hour bundle?
After you purchased the bundle you will receive an email with a link and access token to register yourself. To log back in click here and use your email address/username and password you set up.
