Real Estate

The College of Lake County is certified by the Real Estate Division, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation under the Illinois Real Estate Brokers and Sales License Action of 2000. A student must meet all requirements under the Act to be able to file to take the Salesperson's or the Broker's Examination given by the State of Illinois.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Real Estate

What are the prerequisites for taking real estate classes?
CLC has no prerequisites to take its courses; however, the state of Illinois does have requirements to qualify to take its state license exams.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining a real estate license?
Prior to receiving an Illinois Real Estate license one must:

• Be a least 21 years old;
• Have graduated from high school or obtained an equivalent degree;
• Have completed the required real estate education hours at an approved school; and
• Pass a state license examination.

If I have a real estate license from another state, can I get a license in Illinois?
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation dictates reciprocity for licenses. Information is available on their website - www.idfpr.com

I want to sell real estate but I've never had a real estate license. How do I get one?
You need to take both PRLE 2 and PRLE 3 to satisfy your education pre-licensing requirements set by the State of Illinois. This will satisfy the 90 education hours you need. Once you successfully pass both courses, you will be able to sit for the state licensing exam, offered by Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP). For more information on the licensing exam, please visit the Applied Measurement Professionals website.

Can you tell me more about PRLE 2?
This is the 75 hour component of the required 90 hours of pre-licensing education. The 75 hours can be completed in the classroom, with an instructor teaching the class. The 75 hours can also be completed through our home study program, PRLE 02-981. This is NOT an online class. You will pick up the book and study packet and work at your own pace to complete the readings, quizzes, and assignments. You can email and talk on the phone with the instructor when you have questions but studies are independent and self-directed.

Can you tell me more about PRLE 3?
This is the 15 hour component of the required 90 hours of pre-licensing education. The 15 hours must be completed in the classroom. There is no home study option for this part of the education.

Please contact the Office of Continuing Professional Development if you have additional questions.

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