Illinois Real Estate Exam Information

On the exam there is a total of 140 questions pertaining to the topics listed below.

Cost of the exam = $ 46

Time allowed for the exam = 3 1/2 hrs.

Exam breakdown by topic

• Listing Property - 34 questions
• Selling Property - 22 questions
• Property Management - 12 questions
• Settlement / Transfer of Ownership - 17 questions
• Financing - 12 questions
• Professional Responsibilities / Fair Practice / Administration - 3 questions
• Illinois Law - 40 questions

Passing score on the exam is 75% on each portion of the examination (state and national).  After you have completed the exam, you will be instructed to report to your testing supervisor to receive your score report.  When you pass you will receive a score report / licensure application, an applicant sponsor card 45-day permit and instructions for applying for a license.  If you do not pass the exam, you will receive a diagnostic score report showing your percentage on the examination.  If you pass one portion of the exam you will need to wait until the next day or later to be rescheduled for the failed portion.  Candidates who pass only one portion must retake and pass the other portion within one year of passing the first portion.  Failure to do so will result in having to take the entire examination again.