Illinois Academy of Real Estate

Real Estate Education With a Personal Touch

The Illinois Academy of Real Estate

We are an Illinois real estate pre-license and real estate continuing education provider. 

 Our mission is to promote the professional development of our students, clients and friends by providing accurate and relevant information regarding real estate education, licensing and careers and to serve the real estate industry with diligence and integrity.

We offer the following Illinois real estate classes and courses:

• Illinois 45 hour salesperson real estate licensing class - classroom
• Illinois 45 hour salesperson real estate licensing class - correspondence
• Illinois 45 hour salesperson real estate licensing class - on line
• Illinois real estate broker licensing class - classroom
• Illinois real estate broker licensing class - correspondence
• Illinois real estate broker licensing class - on line
• Illinois real estate continuing education classes - correspondence
• Illinois real estate continuing education classes - on line
• Illinois Broker Management continuing education class - classroom only

About our Services

The Illinois Academy of Real Estate provides a wide range of services to meet the needs of our clients.  In addition to real estate classes, we provide counseling and educational materials designed to promote the professional development of our students.  Our services include:

• Counseling individuals interested in pursuing a career in real estate.
• The selection of material and guidance designed to assist the attorney applicant in preparing for and passing the Illinois real estate exam.
• The selection of material and guidance designed to assist students seeking reciprocal licensing.
• Providing exam preparation material reviewed and selected to assist the student in passing the Illinois real estate licensing exam.
• Informative updates about changes and trends within the industry.
• Post license counseling.

 About Our Classes

 In order to meet the needs of many different types of students, we offer a variety of educational programs.

•  Classroom pre-license and continuing education  Illinois real estate classes designed for those who enjoy networking and the exchange of ideas on a personal level.
•  Home Study pre-license and continuing education Illinois real estate classes using hands on material for study and guidance.  Allows for scheduling flexibility.
•  On line pre-license and continuing education Illinois real estate classes designed for the busy individual who does not need supplemental material and who feels comfortable with on line learning.  Allows for scheduling flexibility.

   Put our 28 years of experience to work for you today!

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Illinois Real Estate Broker CE Classes in Chicago South West Suburbs

The Illinois Academy of Real Estate will be offering Illinois Broker Management Continuing Education class sessions and home study testing sessions at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 20920 Matteson Ave., Matteson, IL.

The 6 hour required broker management class meets from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with test immediately following.  The course fee is $110.00 if you have the text from a previous broker management class and $125.00 if you don't. 

Course fee includes: REEF administrative fee, testing, Illinois Broker Management Supplement workbook, Course workbook and update on changes to the Illinois Real Estate License Act.

Classes will be conducted on Wednesday February 3, Saturday March 20, and Wednesday April 7.  Registration required 10 business days prior to class date.

We are also available to teach group classes at your location or place of business.  All materials provided.  Contact us for details.

We will also be conducting testing sessions for our 12 hour Continuing education home study package.  The sessions include testing and a License Act update and will meet from
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Tuesday, December 29, 2009; Saturday February 13, 2010; Wednesday March 10, 2010; and Saturday April 10, 2010.  Registration required 10 business days prior to class date. 

This is a similar program to the one conducted by our instructor, Ed Blass and will be instructed by Mike Fair a licensed broker for over 30 years and licensed instructor for over 15 years.

You may enroll in classroom only, classroom and home study or home study only, depending on how many hours you need to complete your CE requirements.  Don't know how many hours you need?  Have your license number ready and click hear to access the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation CE look up tool.

Class size limited!  Enroll Today!

If you have any questions, please contact us.  

New Real Estate License Act in Illinois

The rewrite of the Illinois Real Estate License Act of 2000 is presently awaiting the Governor's approval.  Significant changes include the change of salesperson licensing to broker and a new class of license, the managing broker.

These changes include an increase in required education and an experience requirement for new licensees and additional testing or course work for certain current licensees.  Testing and Course work will be offered by licensed Illinois Real Estate Schools.

The Act is scheduled to become effective December 31, 2009 and will phase in the changes.  Here is a summery of changes.

We will keep you posted as to any new developments.

Mike Fair, Director

Illinois Academy of Real Estate

Fair Housing Act Issues in Advertising

Broker Beware! Does your advertising comply with the Federal Fair Housing Act? How about the advertising of sponsored licensees?

I'm sure that most of you understand the basics of equal opportunity and fair housing and would never intentionally violate the law, however as I surf the net and visit various websites, I have noticed a common area of non-compliance with HUD advertising guidelines.

It is important for both broker owners and associated licensees to understand that advertising has been defined as any media that promotes an item for sale.

Do you put or link listings to Facebook? Advertising. My Space? Advertising. Twitter? Advertising. company or personal web page? Advertising. Blog? Advertising. Do you use the equal opportunity logo or language? If not, you probably should.

Broker Owners, do you have a written policy regarding advertising and advertising requirements that your associated licensees understand and comply with? If not, you probably should.

Just a little tip I hope you find helpful. Mike Fair, Illinois Academy of Real Estate, an equal opportunity educator.

Real Estate License Act - Top consumer complaints

5 Common Complaints filed with IDFPR
Broker Beware

Could this be You?  One of your Associates?

1.  Earnest Money and Escrow Accounts

2.  Dual Agency

3.  Non-renewal of License

4.  Misrepresentation by Licensees

5.  Unprofessional Conduct

These and others disciplinary actions may be reviewed at the web site of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. 

Any questions?   Contact us at the Illinois Academy of Real Estate