Two years
Within two years of completing your pre-license education, register for and take the real estate licensing exam with PSI (the license exam administrator). It is recommended that you thoroughly review the Illinois Real Estate Examination Program Candidate Handbook before registering.
Is the Illinois real estate exam timed?
The state exam costs $58 each time you take it. You'll have 2 ½ hours to complete the national portion of the test, and a score of 70% is required to pass. You'll have 90 minutes to complete the state portion of the test, and a score of 75% is required to pass.
How many times can you fail the real estate exam in Illinois?
Can you retake the Illinois real estate exam? Illinois students can take the real estate exam a total of four times. If you pass either the National or State portion of the exam, you won't need to retake that part; you'll only need to re-do the portion you didn't pass.
What happens if you fail the Illinois real estate exam?
You must pass each section with a minimum grade of 75%. If you fail the exam, you may retake the exam 3 more times (total of four times). If you fail only one portion of the exam (the general or the Illinois specific section), you need retake only the portion you failed.
What percentage of people pass the Illinois real estate exam?
The passing rate for the Illinois Real Estate Broker Exam is 75%. This test is purposefully difficult, but not impossible. Be sure to pay attention during your pre-license course and take studying seriously.
How fast can you get a real estate license in Illinois?
Most students complete the licensing requirements in 3-4 months. Before you receive your license, you must complete a few necessary steps; these include your education application, passing the exam, a background investigation, and more.