Real Estate

• 45 hours of Prelicense course

• 12 hours of continuing education classes every 2 years

• Be at least 21 years old (18-21 can apply but need approval from the Department of Financial and Professional Regulations)
• Have a high school diploma or a GED

States that have reciprocal agreement with Illinois

• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Georgia Indiana
• Iowa Kentucky
• South Dakota
• Wisconsin

• The test is administered by AMP and can be reached at 1-800-345-6559 or register online at http://www.goamp.com/default.htm
• exam fee is $46
• The exam consists of 2 portions, national and state, with a time limit of 3 1/2 hours for both parts
• Topics on the national portion include listing property, selling property, property management, settlement, transfer of ownership, financing, professional responsibilities, fair practice, and administration
• Topics on the state portion license requirements, laws and regulating real estate practice, ownership issues, disclosures, broker topics, contract law laws governing fair housing/leasing/owner and tenant relations

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