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.