Your Real Estate
Career Starts Here

At the Chicago Real Estate Institute you can become a licensed real estate
agent or broker on your own terms. Join the over 10,000 other students
who have found success with the best real estate institute in Chicago.

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  • Excellent Student-to-Teacher Ratio
  • Teachers Committed to Student Success
  • Live, Online, Hybrid, or Self-Taught Course Options
  • One of the only real estate schools located in downtown chicago

Become a Leasing Agent

As a leasing agent, you can handle residential rentals. Leasing agents often have the advantage of flexible hours and being their own boss.

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Become a Broker

As a broker, you are licensed to both rent and sell residential and commercial real estate. Brokers have the ability to generate a greater return on their investment.

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Just Getting Started?

Not sure if you are looking to become a leasing agent or a broker? Learn more
about these different paths and find out which one is right for you.

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ONLINE CLASSES

Our online classes are a step above the rest because our class sessions are always live, never pre-recorded. That being said, if you miss a class, you can always access the lecture later. This is learning on your own terms
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About Us

At the Chicago Real Estate Institute, we want our students to do more than pass the test. We want each and every person who takes our courses to find lasting career success. For more than 30 years, we have helped over 10,000 students achieve their dreams
OUR STORY

Meet Your Teachers

The teachers at CREI are leaders in the real estate field. Not only do they have the necessary expertise to help you pass the exam, but they also have the dedication to lead you to success. With an excellent student-to-teacher ratio, our instructors can provide personal attention to each student
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

What Our Students Are Saying

“I cannot recommend Josh Orlan and the Chicago Real Estate institute enough! As someone with no real estate background or much knowledge I was admittedly nervous my first class but was immediately put at ease with Josh’s demeanor, humor and teaching approach. Real estate law can be somewhat complex and ripe with a lot of language, but the class is comprehensive and with everything you get out of it what you put in. I’ve enjoyed every minute of class ~ 5 stars ”
Kelly Marie
“I attended the virtual class for Leasing Agents with Josh Orlan in March 2022. He was an excellent teacher! He provided both a great mix of listening, speaking, and practical material. The environment was quite supportive. As a new student to real estate, I felt comfortable with the material after attending the 15 hour course. The teacher was patient and answered all quetions from the class, as well as shared great experimental knowledge. I took my Illinois Leasing Agent State exam and passed! I would highly recommend Josh Orlan and the Chicago Real Estate Institute to anyone interested in learning Real Estate. ”
Anonymous
“Both Josh and Donny are great resources. Josh's experience in this field has made him very personable and makes the information easy to understand. I recommend choosing Chicago Real Estate Institute for anyone going into real estate.”
Rosie Perez