Illinois Realtors® Real Estate Classes
Accelerated (Live) Classes
This course is in-person and a great option for those who like learning in a traditional classroom setting. Tuition is $625 including all materials.
- Baird & Warner Downers Grove
- First Week Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm
- Second Week Monday – Thursday 9am – 5:30pm
- Instructor: Liz Eder
- Enrollment closes Friday Sept 18th at 12 pm
- Baird & Warner Fox Valley
- First Week Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm
- Second Week Monday – Thursday 9am – 5:30pm
- Instructor: Alyce Fisher and Tod Turriff
- Enrollment closes Friday October 30th at 12 pm
Hybrid (D2L) Classes
Our Desire 2 Learn course (D2L) is a hybrid course, part online and part in-person. This course meets twice per week in the evenings with self-study assignments in between. Classes are from 6-9pm over a 4 week period and tuition is $625 including all materials. Perfect for those who need flexibility
August 24 – Sept 17 – SOLD OUT!
- Virtual! This class is taught virtually via google hangouts by a live instructor
- Monday & Thursday 12 – 3pm
- A device with audio and visual capabilities is required
- Instructor: Donna Nicholson
- Enrollment closes Friday August 21st 3 pm
- Skipping Sept 7th in observation of Labor Day. Make up day will be Tuesday Sept 8th
- Virtual! This class is taught virtually via google hangouts by a live instructor
- Monday & Thursday 12 – 3pm
- A device with audio and visual capabilities is required
- Instructor: Tom Kunkel
- Enrollment closes Friday September 11th at 3 pm
- Virtual! This class is taught virtually via google hangouts by a live instructor
- Monday & Thursday 6 – 9 pm
- A device with audio and visual capabilities is required
- Instructor: Christine Serwinski
- Enrollment closes Friday Sept 25th at 3 pm
- Virtual! This class is taught virtually via google hangouts by a live instructor
- Monday & Thursday 12 – 3 pm
- A device with audio and visual capabilities is required
- Instructor: Donna Nicholson
- Enrollment closes Friday Oct 9th at 3 pm
- Virtual! This class is taught virtually via google hangouts by a live instructor
- Monday & Thursday 6 – 9 pm
- A device with audio and visual capabilities is required
- Instructor: Diense Baniak
- Enrollment closes Friday Oct 23rd at 3 pm
- Virtual! This class is taught virtually via google hangouts by a live instructor
- Monday & Thursday 12 – 3 pm
- A device with audio and visual capabilities is required
- Instructor: Tom Kunkel
- Enrollment closes Friday Nov 6th at 3 pm
Online Class
The broker pre-licensing topics course lets you learn at your own pace and complete the work on your schedule. Tuition is $385 and includes all materials.
Sign up for the online class here .
Review Day
If you need a little more time preparing for the National and State exam, this review day is a great way to get ready! The instructor will cover a full course review and exam preparation. Tuition is $150.
- A device with audio and visual capabilities is required
- Half of the review will cover high level chapter overview and the second half will be a practice exam
- 9am – 5pm
- Instructor: Diense Baniak
- A device with audio and visual capabilities is required
- Half of the review will cover high level chapter overview and the second half will be a practice exam
- 9am – 5:30pm
- Instructor: Liz Eder
Interactive Classes
Once you’ve completed the online course, you will need to complete your the 15 final hours in order to fulfill your broker pre-license requirement. This class meets on the weekends from 9am – 5:30pm. Tuition is $150 including all materials.
- VIRTUAL! This class is taught virtually via google hangouts by a live instructor
- A device with audio and visual capabilities is required
- 9am – 5:30pm
- Instructor: Christine Serwinski
- VIRTUAL! This class is taught virtually via google hangouts by a live instructor
- A device with audio and visual capabilities is required
- 9am- 5:30pm
- Instructor: Sandra Borland
Post License Classes
This 45 hour course is for licensed brokers in their first renewal cycle who were issued a licensed between February 1 2018 – April 9 2019. This class covers the 15 hour broker post license topics course and the 15 hour broker post license interactive course.
These class will also include the 1 hour of required CE for agents in their first year of renewal. The CE course is the Sexual Harassment Prevention training.
August 17 – 27 *This course is only available to current Baird & Warner agents*
- Virtual! A device with audio and visual capabilities is required
- Instructor: Lynn Madison
- Dates: Monday & Tuesday Aug 17-18, Thursday & Friday Aug 20-21, Wednesday & Thursday Aug 26-27
- Price: $329
Illinois Education and Training Grant
- Save up to $100 on the pre-licensing course by applying for this grant!
- The Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation (REEF) created a scholarship fund along with the Illinois REALTORS® to provide scholarship assistance to applicants pursuing a degree or license within the field of real estate in the state of Illinois.
Materials to Purchase
- If you are enrolled in the online self study course or the hybrid course, an online version of the book is provided in the program. In our experience, students have enjoyed having a physical copy of the book as well. You can purchase the book below from Dearborn Publishing for $37.
FAQ’s
- What happens if I don’t pass the state exam?
If you do not pass the state exam after completing your courses, you make retake the exam up to three times (on different days). If you do not pass the exam on the fourth attempt, you must retake the pre-licensing coursework before registering again for the exam.
2. How much will it cost me to get my real estate license?
Your individual cost will depend on which course you choose. The course runs approx $625, paperwork submitted to the state is $125, yearly board fees approx $1,500. Total start up cost approx $2,300.
3. Where are the classes taught?
Baird & Warner has 28 office all over the Chicagoland area and we hold pre and post licensing courses in our branch locations. They’re all equipped with state of the art technology and spacious technology.
4. What materials do I need to take the course?
Baird & Warner will provide all the students with course materials such as workbooks, practice tests and the Modern Real Estate book.
5. What happens if the course in cancelled?
Baird & Warner will reach out the week before the class to let you know if it will be cancelled. If it is cancelled you will receive a full refund.
6. Who teaches the course?
The instructors are industry experts with real world experience working with buyers and sellers.
7. Where do I take the state exam once I complete the pre-licensing course?
All students need to register with AMP prior to course completion and we will send you your course transcripts to complete the exam registration process. Here are the Illinois test centers.
Pre-Licensing Requirements
To obtain a real estate broker license in Illinois, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a high school graduate or equivalent. (G.E.D.)
- Complete 90 hours of broker course work, including 15 hours of interactive training.
- Pass the state of Illinois exam with a score of 75% or better.
- Apply for your Illinois real estate license through IDFPR.
For more information about licensing requirements click here.
School Policies
- Attendance is required.
- Allowed to miss 10% of total class time, however, missed time MUST be made up at another class in order to pass the course.
- Missing more than 10 % of the course results in failure and course must be retaken in its entirety at regular price.
- You must make up any missed classes or exams within 6 months of original course purchase.
If you have any questions regarding regarding pre-licensing, please reach out to our Education Team at [email protected] or 1.888.564.1855.
