You can be ready for the Illinois Real Estate Exam in under 6 weeks, for less than $600!
The Flexibility, Independence, and Opportunity of being a Real Estate Agent ARE within your reach!
If you’ve been thinking about getting your real estate license, we have good news: the housing market is strong! This article, written in mid November, shows that the housing market has improved significantly year-over-year. And many people are considering a Real Estate license for the first time, since they’re tired of being at the mercy of an employer as their sole source of income.
Our classrooms are open and sessions are selling out very quickly!
We encourage you to skim through the website to get answers to all of your questions (our video channel is particularly helpful), then when you’re ready, click on the “Classes” link at the top to get signed up. Let us know when you have questions – we’re here to help!
“Real Estate Educator of the Year” Joins CRES!
Kimberley Johnson was recognized by the Association of Illinois Real Estate Educators as Educator of the Year for 2021 – and CRES is thrilled to have her join our team! We select only the best instructors from the Chicagoland area, as you can see by our students’ reviews. You deserve to study with the best!
You're in the right place
If you’re thinking about getting your Real Estate license, you’re in the right place! The mission of the Chicago Real Estate School is to help our students launch successful Real Estate careers. We do that by providing superior preparation for the Illinois Real Estate exam, and we guarantee that you’ll have a job offer once you pass the exam.
find everything you need
You’ll find everything you need, right here in one website: details about what it’s like to be a Real Estate agent (in Illinois the official term is “Broker”), information on the process from start to finish, tips on testing, and everything you need to know about licensing. We do one thing, and we do it REALLY well: we help you become a Real Estate Broker!
WHY CHOOSE CRES?
The Chicago Real Estate School has assisted thousands of students to launch successful careers since we began in 2008. We have four locations in Chicago, from Rogers Park to Bridgeport, each with convenient parking, as well as an Online Course. Our curriculum is entirely updated with current Illinois law. We have an A+ rating from the BBB, and are accredited by IDFPR, the regulating body for Real Estate in Illinois.
Award-winning instructors
When considering which Real Estate School is right for you, instructors are a vital component. CRES instructors have decades of real-world experience, and more importantly, a passion for working with adult students. You won’t see them merely reading from a textbook! Be sure to read the testimonials throughout the site, from hundreds of former students.
the quality of education you receive is critical
take your time
The decisions you make at the beginning of your Real Estate career and the quality of the education you receive can have a far- reaching impact. Have a look around our site, and you’ll see how committed we are to providing what you need for a great start in Real Estate!
any questions?
You can find out how long the course is here, or how much it costs by clicking here. If you have any questions after looking through our website, you can connect with us in three different ways: via email, phone/text (773-647-1830), or LiveChat in the bottom right corner of every page. We actually encourage you to reach out to us, to see how quickly we respond (and to compare that with other schools). We look forward to speaking with you! If you’ve already decided to sign up for a course, you can see our full class schedule and register right here online, via our secure encrypted website.
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