3 FAQ’s About Getting Licensed

When beginning anything new or looking to start a new chapter in life, it comes with an extensive amount of questions.  Those who chose to get licensed as a real estate agent or broker are individuals who possess qualities of independence, perseverance, ambition, and motivation.  The field is real estate is always every changing and […]

Why Real Estate Education Matters to Agents and Investors

The real estate industry has been a steady and reliable source of income for millions of Americans throughout decades. While it’s an industry that is greatly influenced by the economy, even times of economic recession can bring about huge financial gains to real estate agents and investors that are willing to endure hard times. If […]

Finally! A Short and Thorough Guide to Becoming a Real Estate Agent :)

“Broker? I thought it was a salesperson license?” “Isn’t there just one real estate license?” “What difference is there between a leasing agent and broker?” “I thought I would get my license after passing your course.” If you aren’t already involved in some way with the real estate market, chances are you have absolutely no […]

Illinois Managing Broker License Renewal – Continuing Education at CREI

Spring brings many deadlines and changes after a long Winter. Tax season, change of weather and family vacations mean that busy times are ahead. If you are a managing broker in Illinois, Spring means more than just flower. It is important that you pay attention to the April 30th license renewal date for managing brokers. […]

Things to Consider Once You’ve Chosen to Earn Your Real Estate Broker License

If you have chosen to begin earning your real estate broker license, you have selected a growing and profitable industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the demand for real estate brokers will increase by around 11% by the year 2022. High demand for licensed, educated brokers will lead to even more opportunities to […]

Passing your Exam after Completing Real Estate Classes

At the Chicago Real Estate Institute we not only offer you real estate classes with flexible options to fit your lifestyle, but we also want to see you succeed as you work towards earning your license. After completing the required courses, you will need to pass the final real estate exam before being able to […]

Better Real Estate Investing with an Illinois Real Estate License

We have previously discussed using an Illinois real estate license in a full-time agent or broker position, but there is another way to use a license without directly selling properties. Real estate investing has become a lucrative pursuit as the economy has rebounded. Becoming a licensed real estate professional can potentially increase your success as […]

Benefits of Online Real Estate Classes

Online learning is becoming more and more popular these days. Some children have started taking classes online instead of going to a public school. More and more colleges are offering online classes along with their traditional classes. But online learning is not just for traditional education. Now anyone who would like to become a real estate […]

Illinois Real Estate License Can Lead To A Lifetime of Excitement

Real estate sales can be an amazing and profitable career. A few years ago, the economy had reached a very low point. For the real estate market, it was a devastating time. However, during the last couple of years, things have really started to pick up. It is now becoming a great time to sell […]

Ready to Make a Career Change? Get Your Illinois Real Estate License

This summer’s news reported that Illinois median home prices are up 8.3% from a year ago and that the value of Illinois farm real estate is up 60%. This indicates it is a great time in Illinois to become a real estate agent. With the market on the rise, it is a perfect time to […]