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Real Estate License Exam

Illinois Real Estate License Exam Requirements

75 hours of pre-licensing education. Exam administered by Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP). Licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Exam Details

Licensing BodyIllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Exam ProviderApplied Measurement Professionals (AMP)
Pre-Licensing Hours75 hours
National Questions100 questions
State Questions40 questions
National Passing Score75%
State Passing Score75%
Exam Fee$55
Application Fee$125

Key Notes for IL

75 hours pre-licensing. Illinois has a Broker level license (not salesperson); Broker is the entry-level license.

How to Prepare for the Illinois Real Estate Exam

After completing your 75-hour pre-licensing course, dedicate 2–3 weeks to exam-specific practice before scheduling your Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP) appointment. Focus on the topics most commonly missed: commission and proration calculations, agency law (fiduciary duties, dual agency rules), Fair Housing Act protected classes, and contract law (offer, acceptance, consideration, contingencies). The Real Estate Prep app includes 600+ practice questions organized by topic — study on your commute, then test your readiness before booking your state exam.

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