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To sit for the state licensing exam, you must successfully complete both the LRE8170 and LRE8171 courses featured below. Additional requirements include being at least 18 years of age and either have earned a GED or a high school diploma.
This introductory 60-hour course plus the 15-hour course, LRE8171, allows you to sit for the Illinois Real Estate Broker license exam. All required topics are covered including license law, real property, federal law, advertising and technology, appraisal and comparative market analysis, financing, real estate calculations, contracts in real estate, transfer of title, and leasing and property management. Books are available the Harper Store. To sit for the licensing exam, you must be 18 years of age and have a GED or be a HS graduate.
This 15-hour course plus the 60-hour course, LRE8170m allows you to sit for the Illinois Real Estate license exam. Apply what you’ve learned in the introductory course through case studies, situational, and role-playing activities. All required topics are covered including listing presentations, buyer representations, designated agency disclosure; request writing purchase agreements; presenting, negotiating, countering offers; handling multiple offers and counteroffers; and managing assistants. There will be demonstration examples of a market analysis, seller net sheet, and buyer closing costs. To sit for the licensing exam, you must be 18 years of age and have a GED or be a HS graduate. Books are available at the Harper Store. Prerequisite: LRE8170
Allows students to sit for the Illinois Leasing Agent License Exam. Covers fair housing issues relating to residential leasing, advertising and marketing issues, leases and applications, credit reports, owner-tenant relationships, owner tenant laws, handling of funds, and environmental issues relating to residential real property. Follows strict state requirements for attendance and examination with a grade of 75% or better. Requires students to be 18 years of age and have a GED or be a high school graduate.
Get a list of currently available real estate broker courses offered through Harper's CPE program.
Learn more about career outcomes for Harper's Real Estate Broker program. Get a complete picture on the local job market, including salaries, open positions, top local employers and more by visiting our Real Estate Broker career profile.
Some CPE courses may be eligible for grants and scholarships on a limited basis. We encourage you to apply for funding to learn more about options that may be available to you. To apply, please complete the Scholarship Application form.
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