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Sure Win CE provides simple inexpensive solutions for your Illinois real estate education needs. Whether education for the current real estate professional or professional education to get your real estate license, we are here for you. Below are all the details regarding licensing in Illinois along with the education courses to move forward. If you have questions, need help ordering or would like to pay by check call us at 888-844-7515.
STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSING LINKS

STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSING LINKS

ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE LICENSE CHANGES

ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE LICENSE CHANGES

LICENSE CHANGES IN ILLINOISWe had and will have a 3 tiered real estate license system in Illinois but the names have been changed. Previously it was Leasing Agent, Salesperson, and Broker. It will now be Leasing Agent (unaffected by new requirements), Broker (is the new lower sales license the same as the old Salesperson and can not sponsor or manage), and Managing Broker ( is the new upper license same as the old broker license, required to sponsor yourself and/or others but you can have this license even if sponsored by someone else, and required to manage an office).
SALESPERSON LICENSE RENEWAL FOR 4/30/11 HAS BEEN CANCELLEDAll Salesperson licenses have been automatically extended until 4/30/12 at which time they will terminate and can not be renewed. No new Salesperson licenses are being issued in Illinois and they will cease to exist as of 5/1/12. To continue to practice real estate in Illinois after 4/30/12 you will need to upgrade to a Brokers license by completing one of the upgrade options as per the "Salesperson Upgrade To Broker by 4/30/12" section below.
SPONSORING CHANGES IN ILLINOISIf you currently are a Broker sponsoring and/or managing yourself and/or others you must upgrade to the new Managing Broker license by completing one of the upgrade options as per the "Broker Upgrade To Managing Broker by 4/30/12" section below to continue to do so. Any licensed Broker as of 4/30/11 can upgrade to Managing Broker by completing one of the upgrade options as per the "Broker Upgrade To Managing Broker by 4/30/12" section below even if you do not or will not sponsor or manage, or if you will be sponsored by someone else, and want to retain the upper license or the ability to sponsor or manage in the future.
SALESPERSON UPGRADE TO BROKER BY 4/30/12

SALESPERSON UPGRADE TO BROKER BY 4/30/12

1 A 2 STEP PROCESS = UPGRADE and RENEWALTo understand what needs to be accomplished view this in terms of the 2 steps that you need to complete for the State. First step is to do one of the education requirements to be able to transition/upgrade your license from Salesperson to Broker. Once the education requirement is complete you can fill out the state transition form, pay the fee and get your new license. Step 2 involves renewing that new license that will expire on 4/30/12. You need to complete any CE required, then fill out the renewal form, pay the fee and renew your new Broker license. It does not matter how close to 4/30/12 you transition/upgrade your license you will still have to renew and pay both fees.
2 SALESPERSON TO BROKER UPGRADE OPTION #1Pass a proficiency exam plus complete 18 hours of CE (additional information can be found on the "Proficiency" page).
3 SALESPERSON TO BROKER UPGRADE OPTION #2Complete a 30 hour self study course (additional information can be found on the "30/45 Courses" page).
4 GETTING YOUR NEW BROKER LICENSEYou need to complete one of the upgrade options listed above. Completing either upgrade option above DOES NOT automatically get you the new license. If you complete the proficiency exam the results are reported to the IDFPR and you can go online to either fill out the online application form, or print and mail. If you complete the 30 hour course work you will receive a school transcript, will need to print the transition application form and mail both. The online application or printable transition application form can be found at http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/re/Forms/TransForms.asp (link above). There will be a $125 fee for your new Brokers license. 
5 4/30/12 RENEWAL OF YOUR NEW BROKER LICENSEYour new Broker License will expire on 4/30/12 (after 2/1/12 you will be required to renew your new Brokers license at the same time that you upgrade to that license). To renew will be a $150 fee plus completion of any CE as required according to the upgrade option you completed.
6 UPGRADE NOTEA Salesperson upgrading to Broker by completing either of the choices above CAN NOT upgrade to a Managing Broker as per the "Broker Upgrade To Managing Broker by 4/30/12" section but will have to complete the requirements as per the "New Agent Licensing" section below.
BROKERS AS OF 4/30/11 REMAINING BROKERS FOR 4/30/12 RENEWAL

BROKERS AS OF 4/30/11 REMAINING BROKERS FOR 4/30/12 RENEWAL

1 CURRENT BROKER LICENSEE'SIf you had a Broker's license before 4/30/2011 and do not plan on upgrading to a Managing Broker license by 4/30/2012, you need to complete 12 hours CE and be sponsored by a Sponsoring Broker for the 4/30/12 renewal (as of 5/1/12 a Broker licensee will not be able to sponsor or manage themselves or others, only Managing Broker licensees can sponsor or manage).
2 SHOULD I UPGRADE TO A MANAGING BROKERS LICENSE?If you had a Broker's license before 4/30/2011 you have the same options available to you to upgrade to a Managing Broker License during the transition year whether or not you will sponsor or manage, even if you are and will be sponsored by someone else in the future. You will always be able to upgrade in the future but as of 5/1/12 the requirements will be harder (see the "New Agent Licensing" section below).
BROKER UPGRADE TO MANAGING BROKER BY 4/30/12

BROKER UPGRADE TO MANAGING BROKER BY 4/30/12

1 A 2 STEP PROCESS = UPGRADE and RENEWALTo understand what needs to be accomplished view this in terms of the 2 steps that you need to complete for the State. First step is to do one of the education requirements to be able to transition/upgrade your license from Broker to Managing Broker. Once the education requirement is complete you can fill out the state transition form, pay the fee and get your new license. Step 2 involves renewing that new license that will expire on 4/30/13 (you get an extra year before the first renewal when you upgrade). You need to complete the CE required, then fill out the renewal form, pay the fee and renew your Managing Broker license.
2 BROKER TO MANAGING BROKER UPGRADE OPTION #1Pass a proficiency exam plus 30 hours of CE (additional information can be found on the "Proficiency" page).
3 BROKER TO MANAGING BROKER UPGRADE OPTION #2Complete a 45 hour self study course plus 18 hours of CE (additional information can be found on the "30/45 Courses" page).
4 GETTING YOUR NEW MANAGING BROKER LICENSEYou need to complete one of the upgrade options listed above. Completing either upgrade option above DOES NOT automatically get you the new license. If you complete the proficiency exam the results are reported to the IDFPR and you can go online to either fill out the online application form, or print and mail. If you complete the 45 hour course work you will receive a school transcript, will need to print the transition application form and mail both. The online application or printable transition application form can be found at http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/re/Forms/TransForms.asp (link above). There will be a $150 fee for your new Managing Brokers license. Note: The CE portion of your option does not need to be completed to upgrade your license but will need to be completed to renew your license.
5 4/30/13 RENEWAL OF YOUR NEW MANAGING BROKER LICENSEYour new Managing Broker license will expire on 4/30/13. There will be a $200 renewal fee plus complete the CE as required by the upgrade option you completed. The 12 hour Broker Management CE course is not available, estimated date when it will be available - May 2012.
6 NOTE FOR ATTORNEY'S WITH BROKER LICENSESIf you want to have a real estate license in Illinois where you can sponsor yourself after 4/30/12, you must transition/upgrade to the new Managing Broker license by proficiency exam or 45 hour self study course. You ARE NOT exempt from this education requirement. You are and will be exempt from any CE requirements now and in the future.
NEW AGENT LICENSING

NEW AGENT LICENSING

BROKER PRE-LICENSINGThe initial license for real estate sales is a Brokers license. The education requirements are 90 hours of course work; 75 hours Broker Topics plus 15 hours of Broker Interactive studies and then pass the State exam. After passing the State exam, you can get sponsored and apply for your new Broker license (additional information can be found on the "Pre-License" page).
BROKER PRE-LICENSING CLICK HEREFor your first renewal all new Broker licensees are required to complete 30 hours of education; 15 hours of Broker Post-License Topics and 15 hours of Broker Post-License Interactive studies. This takes the place of CE for your first renewal (additional information can be found on the "Pre-License" page).
NEW MANAGING BROKER PRE-LICENSING CLICK HERETo change from Broker to Managing Broker requires completion of 45 hours of education; 30 hours of Managing Broker Topics and 15 hours of Managing Broker Interactive studies, then pass the state exam (additional information can be found on the "Pre-License" page). NOTE: Any Broker licensee who wants to upgrade to Managing Broker must have had an active real estate license (Salesperson or Broker) for 2 out of the last 3 years.
CLASS REVIEWS

CLASS REVIEWS

"Good Job, Just wanted to say you make the boring stuff fun."...............George A., Chicago IL.

"Dean makes the classes very exciting!!!  He is a wealth of knowledge and his written material provided great information without overwhelming you."  I am definitely using Sure Win again...............Aleem M., Addison IL.

"I wanted to drop you a note to let you know how much I enjoyed attending the continuing education courses with Dean Scherwinski at Sure Win CE.  He did an outstanding job teaching the courses.  His workbooks were detailed and very well organized (definitely something to hold onto for future reference).  Dean has a great sense of humor which helped keep everyone interested.  I can honestly say I learned alot from attending these courses.  The cost was right too!  Thank You! I will definitely use Sure Win CE for all my continuing education needs in the future"...............Steve C., Plainfield IL.

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"Please tell Dean that I think he did a great job, and will use him again, and hopefully bring some friends the next time. The materials he prepared were excellent."...............Ken E., Chicago

"Just to let you know, Dean did a great job today. He actually made the Ethics class interesting enough to hold my attention... which is really short! At any rate although I'm glad its over, I would certainly recommend him any time"...............Cindy B., Highland Park

"Thanks. You did a great job of presenting NAR Ethics and I really appreciate the additional give and take commentary relating to State Law verses NAR Ethics"...............Jim B., Hinsdale

"Great training today.  I Praise the Lord for you; as I wouldn’t have passed without it.  The word problems would have been too tough to decipher without your guidance.  Thanks."...............Mark M. Chicago

"Thanks again for the wonderful training course that you provided on May 14th 2011. I can only tell you that your course along with your teaching style and in site to the Real Estate Business community and environment has been critical to my sucess in passing the legal course requirements."...............Joe C. LaGrange Park

"Dean – Thank you very much for the class on Saturday.  You always make it enjoyable & easy to follow.  I appreciate what a good job you do.  I’m glad I was able to talk my owner into us taking the class with you".............Diane E. Evanston

"I had a very pleasant experience attending class today for Core A & B. Dean was very interesting & presented the classes in such a way that was very informative & interesting. I received valuable information from the classes & was very glad I attended. I look forward to attending other classes. Thank you for your services that we as brokers value".............Nancy P. Shorewood

"Thanks Dean. I enjoyed the class. The content was good and you made it entertaining. It didn't feel like we were locked in jail for a day. Most importantly I felt prepared for the exam. Thanks again".............Charles K. Geneva

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