How to Become a Real Estate Agent: Hone Your Interpersonal Skills

Working as a real estate agent is demanding, but it is also extremely rewarding. If you put in a great deal of time, effort, and dedication, you can enjoy plenty of success and have an enjoyable career while doing so. However, before you get started with your real estate career, you should know how to […]

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 […]

Live Leasing Agent Courses in Chicago

15-Hour Live Weekend Leasing Agent Courses in Chicago – Register Now – Space is Limited Kick off your Summer by accomplishing a major career goal. If you are considering a career in real estate, now is a perfect time to dive into a live leasing agent course at CREI. The best part? You can do it in […]

How to Become a Real Estate Agent

The real estate industry has been growing rapidly over the years. Many people want to be associated with it. There are people who want to become real estate agents because they feel that the real estate industry presents them with an opportunity to earn good money from commissions while having flexible working hours and being […]

Work Experience that Could be Helpful when Earning a Real Estate Broker License

Have you been considering earning a real estate broker license, but don’t know if you would be a good fit? If you have experience in one of these occupations, you could already possess a great deal of knowledge that would be helpful to you in your new career endeavor. Advertising Agent An advertising agent is […]

Why Illinois is a Great State to Get a Real Estate License

Illinois may be the Land of Lincoln for history buffs and Abraham Lincoln pundits, but for those aspiring to enter real estate Illinois may be more like a leprechaun holding a pot of gold. Laws regarding real estate transactions and the path to becoming a licensed real estate agent differ from state to state. However, […]

How to Decide which Real Estate Class is Right for You

Deciding how to enter the real estate field is not always an easy decision. Some will choose to become a real estate broker; however, for others, becoming a leasing agent is the best path for entering the field. While both roles offer fulfilling career options, personal choice becomes the deciding factor. Here is a quick […]

Now is the Time to get your Illinois Real Estate License

With commercial “real estate sales, leases, and developments” on the rise in the Chicago area, according to a recent survey, now is the time to get an Illinois real estate license. The Commercial Real Estate Market survey for the second quarter of 2013 suggests that commercial developments “from office buildings and retail centers to medical […]

Considering A Real Estate Class To Become An Illinois Agent?

Many Illinois residents realize that the timing is perfect to take a Real Estate Class and become licensed to get involved with this industry. Current economic conditions appear to be improving and the activity level in the housing market is increasing.   An article recently published in the US News and World Report Money Careers section […]

Illinois Real Estate Courses Can Put You on the Path to a Lucrative Career

Today’s job market is tough, but the Illinois real estate market is coming back after a long slump, with home sales rising 25% year over year in April. According to Indeed, the average Chicago real estate agent was earning $87,000 per year as of June 5, 2013, and with sales on the rise, that can […]