Want to teach real estate in Illinois? Becoming a licensed instructor is a great way to share your expertise and guide real estate licensees. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) offers two instructor license types: Pre-License Instructor and Continuing Education (CE) Instructor. Each has specific requirements and training courses. Choose your path below to learn how to become a real estate instructor in Illinois and start your application process.
Pre-License Instructor License
Obtaining this license allows for teaching of ALL types of real estate education including post-license, Core, and Broker Management Continuing Education.
Requirements
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Pass an IDFPR approved and PSI administered instructor exam with a score of 75 or higher.
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Meet one expertise qualifier:
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Active broker or managing broker for the last 2 years, or
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Admitted to practice law in Illinois, or
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At least 2 years of teaching experience, or
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Relevant professional background and experience.
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Complete 12 hours of DRE-approved instructor training:
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6-hour Instructor Development Workshop
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6-hour Instructor Pre-License Topics and Guidelines
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Continuing Education (CE) Instructor License
Obtaining this license allows for teaching of ELECTIVE Continuing Education only. You must obtain a pre-license instructor license to teach pre-license, post-license, Core, and Broker Management Continuing Education.
Requirements
- Complete one 6-hour DRE-approved Instructor Development Course.
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Note: IDECC or IREEF certification does not meet this requirement.
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Meet one experience qualifier (for the last 3 years):
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Active broker or managing broker, or
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Licensed attorney with real estate work or real estate teaching, or
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Credentialed real estate instructor (for example, DREI), or
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Approved by a college or university to teach a real estate degree program, or
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Licensed or certified in a related profession (appraiser, mortgage loan originator, home inspector, auctioneer, CPA), or
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Qualified by education or experience under Section 30-25 of the Act. The Division may consider teaching experience, real estate experience, and related business or legal education.
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