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 […]

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 […]

3 Steps to Become a Real Estate Agent in Chicago

You’re looking at your next career move, and becoming a real estate agent looks like a smart choice for your future. What do you need to get started? Unlike many other career fields, becoming a real estate agent or broker doesn’t require hundreds of hours in a classroom, but you will need to complete coursework […]

Now is the Perfect Time to Take Illinois Real Estate Classes

According to a recent report, the Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller home price index showed a 12 percent increase in home prices in 20 cities from April 2012 to April 2013, the largest gain since early 2006, when home values began to level off in advance of the market collapse. The rate of new-home sales also […]

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 […]

Summer Vacations Almost Over!

With the end of August comes the end of summer, and with the end of summer comes the end of summer vacation. So, it’s time to get back to school! And by that, we mean it’s time to sign up for our 75 hour broker course. Having your broker’s license is the perfect way to […]

How to become a real estate agent in Illinois

The state of Illinois has different levels of real estate licenses which include a “real estate broker” designation, and after additional training and experience, another license called for the role of  “real estate managing broker”.  What are the differences between the two, and what is required to obtain an Illinois Real Estate License? The Broker […]

Getting Started Toward Your Illinois Real Estate License

One of the nice things about the Internet is it gives you access to a greater number of companies offering Illinois Real Estate License training. Whether you live in Chicago, Valley City, or elsewhere in the state, you can access the same pre-licensing training companies. Since you’re reading this, you already have an important tool to help […]