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, […]

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 […]

Do You Have What it Takes to become a Real Estate Broker?

Do you have what it takes to become a real estate broker? That is really is a good question. This can be answered in two parts: the technical aspect which looks at state requirements; then there is the personal aspect.  To become not just a real estate broker, but to become a successful one, you […]

Live or Online Real Estate Classes: How to Choose

When it comes to taking real estate classes, you can either attend sessions that are held in a traditional classroom environment or study at your own pace online. Both options cover the same material, and can take approximately the same amount of time to complete. So which one is better? That largely depends on how […]

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 […]