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75 Hour Broker Course Study on your own time! Best Price. Best Schedule. Sign up for our 75 hour broker course!  Finish in as little as one week, or take your time and finish in up to four months.  Start the course whenever you choose and study for your Illinois broker’s license on your own […]

New Leasing Agents – Need some Tips?

New Illinois leasing agents joining the industry may need a little push in the right direction. That’s what we’re here for. Here are some tips on how to make the transition into your new career. Stay On Top of Your Appointment Book Always confirm appointments the day before – this is especially important during the […]

Leasing Agent or Broker?

If You’re..: A self starter Motivated Ambitious Flexible Personable Professional Easy going Just starting out You should be: A leasing agent Why?: The leasing agent profession is fairly low key and flexible  You’re in charge of your own schedule and all of your clients, so largely you are your own boss.  Since leasing agents primarily handle residential rentals, […]

Basics of Becoming a Licensed Illinois Broker

Becoming a licensed Illinois real estate broker is perfect for those who: Want to become more involved in real estate activities than a leasing agent. Are interested in having a flexible career with high income potential. Would prefer to work under the supervision of a licensed managing broker. Would like to develop a higher level understanding of […]

Leasing Agents: Become a Broker Today!

Calling all Illinois leasing agents!  It’s time to go all the way and seal the deal with your Illinois broker’s license. We’ve tweaked our 75 Hour Broker Course a bit, and have made it much more user friendly. Basically, come to class whenever you choose. Finish in as little as one week, or take your time […]

75 Hour Broker Course: Study on Your Own Time

You have tickets to a Cubs game, and if for nothing else you’ll attend for the beer. It’s nearly 100 degrees out, and North Avenue Beach sounds more appealing than a classroom. No matter what the excuse, don’t worry: we won’t make you come to class. We’ve tweaked our 75 Hour Broker Course a bit, […]

July 14th Leasing Course: There’s Still Time!

Our next leasing course begins Saturday, July 14th at 9:30 am. And it’s not too late to sign up! Whether you’re looking for a way to start into the Illinois real estate profession or looking for a way to make extra cash, getting your Illinois leasing agent license is the perfect way to do either. […]

CREI New Summer Schedule: Choose How You Study

In honor of the summer solstice, CREI is unveiling a new and improved schedule for our 75 hour Illinois broker course. We’ve come up with four different options for the various types of real estate students that come through our doors. Learn more here. (Full course schedule coming soon!) Three Options for Summer Illinois Broker […]

Upcoming Courses at CREI — Sign Up Today!

Check out these upcoming courses here at the Chicago Real Estate Institute. Leasing Agent Course Live 15 Hour Convenient Interactive Course ($175.00) June 9th and 10th; 9:30am-5:30pm Weekend, both days.  The leasing agent title, which is only for residential leasing, is the perfect license for a great second career or introduction to the field. For […]

Making a Career Change: Illinois Real Estate as a Second Career

One of the major perks of becoming a licensed Illinois leasing agent or Illinois broker is the flexible schedule. As long as you set aside certain blocks of time for client meetings and showings, you essentially create your own hours. If you’re looking to make some extra money, or looking for a way into the […]