About us

Our history

We have been in business for three decades and have helped jumpstart the real estate careers of over 10,000 people since opening our doors.

Our Vision

Our vision is to enable more people to achieve their dream jobs by setting them up for a successful long-term career in real estate.

Our Mission

With a student-first approach, experienced teachers, and quality curriculum, the Chicago Real Estate Institute strives to provide the best real estate education in the state of Illinois.

putting our
students first

At the Chicago Real Estate Institute, we are passionate about the
success of our students and are willing to go above and beyond to
make their dreams a reality.

At the Chicago Real Estate Institute, we are passionate about the success of our students and are willing to go above and beyond to make their dreams a reality.

here’s how we do it

Personalization

We offer a fantastic student to instructor ratio, allowing our students to build real relationships in class, as well as ample networking opportunities to come to life with their instructor and classmates.

Accessibility

We have a prime location in the heart of Chicago, and we are the only real estate school located in a prime location downtown. This gives us the privilege of connecting with the motivated individuals who know and love the city, and will one day be selling real estate here.

Flexibility

You are busy. We are flexible. The Chicago Real Estate Institute recognizes the benefits of all modes of instruction; traditional in-person, online, and self-taught. Whatever works for your schedule and style, we will accommodate.

Expertise

Our excellent team of instructors sets CREI apart from other institutions. You can be confident you are learning from the best, because the teachers have been in your shoes. They bring with them decades of combined experience in the Real Estate world and are eager to share that experience with you.