Considering Becoming an Agent? State of Illinois Real Estate Requirements to Know
Since the housing market is showing signs of recovery, now is an excellent time to consider becoming an agent. If you’ve been thinking about a career in real estate, knowing the state of Illinois Real Estate requirements ahead of time can be very helpful. Illinois has three different types of licenses, which are broker, managing […]
How to become a real estate broker: Tips for Acing the Illinois Exam
If the idea of selling and listing property intrigues you, perhaps you have wondered how to become a real estate broker. In order to become an Illinois real estate broker, you’ll need to pass the certification exam that’s administered by Applied Measurement Professionals. This exam is tough, so here are a few tips you can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Habits of Highly Successful Illinois Leasing Agents
Our next Illinois leasing agent course begins in just a few days. If you’re looking to knock the course out over a weekend and wake up Monday ready to become a licensed Illinois leasing agent, this course is for you. Sign up by calling CREI at 773-880-7400 or enroll online. Four Habits of Highly […]
