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Real Estate License Practice Tests — Illinois

Free practice tests for the Illinois Real Estate exam, written from the Illinois Secretary of State handbook and federal standards.

Oversight: Illinois Real Estate Commission

About the Illinois Real Estate exam

The Illinois Real Estate exam is administered by the Illinois Secretary of State. Like every state, Illinois adopts the federal standards as a baseline and adds state-specific requirements, fees, and procedures.

  • Exam / licence fee: approximately $55 exam fee; $125 license fee.
  • Illinois requires 75 hours of pre-licensing education; the IDFPR administers licensing and Pearson VUE administers the exam.

To get started, read the official Illinois handbook (linked above), practice with the tests on this page until you consistently score above 75%, and then schedule your exam with the Illinois Secretary of State.

What's in the Illinois exam: Practice tests covering the national portion of state real estate licensing exams plus state-specific law portions. Topics include property ownership, contracts, financing, agency law, fair housing, and real estate math.

Practice test FAQs

How do I get a Real Estate license in Illinois?

In general you must meet the eligibility requirements, complete any required education or training, and pass the required knowledge test (and, where applicable, a skills test) administered through the Illinois Real Estate Commission. The exact steps, fees, and documents are set by Illinois and are covered in the guide above.

Is the Real Estate exam different in Illinois?

The core knowledge tested is similar across states, but Illinois sets its own specific rules, procedures, passing requirements, and any state-law content. That is why it is important to study materials specific to Illinois, which our Real Estate practice tests are written to reflect.

Are these Illinois practice tests free?

Yes. All of our Illinois Real Estate practice questions are completely free, with no sign-up or payment required, and every question includes a full explanation. You can start practicing immediately on desktop or mobile.

How should I prepare for the Real Estate exam in Illinois?

Study the official Real Estate materials from the Illinois Real Estate Commission, focus on the most heavily tested topics, and take practice tests until you consistently score above the passing threshold. You can start with the Illinois Real Estate practice tests for this state.

Where can I learn more about the Real Estate exam format and scoring?

Our Real Estate exam guide explains the test format, scoring, what is covered, and study strategies that apply in every state, including Illinois.