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 […]

Winter is a Perfect Time to take Illinois Real Estate Courses

Winter is here, and along with the change of season can come a change in your income, if you have a job that relies on seasonal conditions. If you are in landscaping or construction, the winter months are not always the most profitable, for example, and may cause you to consider getting a second job […]

Become a Local Expert and Succeed with your Real Estate License

It is pretty well known that the real estate industry is extremely competitive, so trying to make it with a real estate license means you need to provide something special that your competition does not have. Setting yourself apart as a local expert is one way to truly maximize the time and investment made 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 childrenĀ 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 […]

How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois after Being Licensed in Another State

If youā€™re a broker who has recently moved here from another state, you may be wonderingĀ how to become a real estate agentĀ in Illinois. As a licensed real estate professional, you already possess the knowledge needed to obtain the proper license, however, state laws do require that you at least pass a supplemental exam and possibly […]

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

This summerā€™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 […]

Deciding on the Right Continuing Education Real Estate Classes

As a real estate agent, it may seem arduous to pick the right real estate classes for continuing education in order to fulfill your licensure requirements while keeping up to date with relevant knowledge that can be applied in a pragmatic fashion. By learning how to decide on the right continuing education real estate classes, maintaining your license […]

Reasons to Consider Obtaining a Real Estate Broker License

Many individuals consider being a real estate agent as a potential career path; however, oftentimes the fear of the unknown will prevent people from branching out into a new career field. Being a real estate agent, however, can be an extremely fulfilling and rewarding career choice. If you are currently considering obtaining a real estate […]