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Question: Can I become a real estate agent in Illinois if I am a resident of another state?
Answer: There is no residency requirement for real estate licensing in Illinois, however the applicant must meet the requirements of the Illinois Real Estate License Act. A real estate salesperson must be associated with an Illinois broker.
Upon meeting the requirements of the Act, an out of state resident could apply for an Illinois broker license.
Question: I have a real estate license in another state, how do I get an Illinois license?
Answer: The answer to the question depends upon the state and the type of license you hold. If your state has reciprocity with Illinois, you may apply for a reciprocal license. Reciprocity permits non-resident salespersons and brokers the right to do business in other states if they meet certain requirements.
Illinois presently has reciproccol agreements with: Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
To obtain reciprocity, a licensee must pass the state portion of the licensing exam in a state, pay a licensing fee and apply to the state to have the license issued. No pre-license education is required.
We have a study package available to help you prepare for the Illinois portion of the exam.
If your home state does not have a recipricol agreement with Illinois, you may apply for an Illinois license, however, however you must meet the requirements of the Illinois Real Estate License Act.
A real estate salesperson must be associated with an Illinois broker or you could apply for an Illinois broker license.
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