This practice test prepares you for the Illinois Real Estate Broker exam. The page includes a 140-question practice test, detailed eligibility requirements, a breakdown of exam topics, updated 2025 real estate laws, and preparation resources. Begin the Practice Exam below to assess your current knowledge.

Who is eligible to take the Illinois Real Estate Broker license exam?

To qualify for the Illinois Broker license exam, candidates must meet education and legal requirements:

Be at least 18 years old.
Complete 75 hours of pre-license education.
Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be sponsored by a managing broker in order to practice.

What’s on the Illinois Real Estate Broker exam?

The Illinois Real Estate exam consists of 140 scored multiple-choice questions—100 for the national section and 40 for the Illinois state-specific section. Each portion tests your understanding of foundational real estate concepts, agency and contract law, fair housing, and Illinois-specific licensing statutes and practice rules. The national section evaluates general practice, while the state portion covers Illinois law, license requirements, and disciplinary procedures.

Illinois Real Estate exam topics

The table below are major licensing topics you’ll need to study:

National Section

Topic	Subtopics	Number of Questions
Property Ownership	Property types, land descriptions, encumbrances, forms of ownership	10
Land Use Controls and Regulations	Government rights, private controls, zoning, restrictions	5
Valuation and Market Analysis	Appraisal process, estimating value, CMA	8
Financing	Loan types, underwriting, mortgage clauses, government loans	10
Contracts	General law, elements, purchase & lease contracts, offers	19
Agency Relationships	Agency creation, fiduciary duties, disclosures	13
Property Disclosures	Property condition, environmental issues, material facts	7
Property Management	Duties, landlord-tenant law, ADA, leasing	3
Transfer of Title	Deeds, title insurance, closing process, transfer tax	6
Practice of Real Estate	Fair housing, antitrust, advertising, due diligence, confidentiality	12
Real Estate Calculations	Math, proration, commissions, investment, tax, property management	7
Total	100

Illinois State Section

Topic	Subtopics	Number of Questions (approximate)
Licensing Requirements	License types, exemptions, eligibility, renewal, education, sponsor	10
Laws and Rules Regulating Practice	Purpose, advertising, broker relations, commissions, recordkeeping	20
Disclosures	Agency, property disclosures, stigmatized property	10
Total	40

What is the exam passing score?

A minimum score of 75% is required on both exam sections to pass the Illinois Broker exam. You must correctly answer at least 75 out of 100 on the national portion and 30 out of 40 on the state portion. Scores below these thresholds indicate how close the candidate came to passing, not the total correct answers.

What 2025–2026Illinois Real Estate Laws should you know for the Broker exam?

In 2025, Illinois’s key changes in real estate laws include a new mandate for written brokerage agreements, stricter compensation disclosure requirements, increased continuing education in fair housing, and an endorsement path for out-of-state licenses. These updates are all reflected in the exam content, particularly under agency, license law, and disclosure topics.

Name of the Law or Rule	Brief Description	2025 Status	Exam Relevance
Written Brokerage Agreement Rule	Requires all brokerage agreements to be in writing before services begin.	Written agreements now mandatory for both exclusive and non-exclusive relationships.	Agency Relationships, License Law
Compensation Disclosure Rule	Brokers must disclose all compensation paid to themselves and others to clients.	Full written disclosure is now required by law.	Disclosure, License Law
Continuing Education (CE)	Mandatory hours of ongoing education for license renewal.	Core CE increased from 4 to 6 hours, with 2 hours in fair housing.	License Requirements, Fair Housing
Out-of-State License Endorsement	Allows out-of-state agents to become licensed in Illinois.	Endorsement pathway replaces reciprocity; must pass Illinois law exam.	License Requirements
Fine Payment Deadline	Period allowed for licensees to pay fines issued by the state.	Shortened from 60 days to 30 days.	License Law, Disciplinary Actions

How to prepare for the exam?

Raising your pass rate depends on understanding exam details, using expert-endorsed study resources, and following a stepwise, targeted preparation plan.

Understanding Illinois broker exam details

Understanding the Illinois Real Estate exam structure and requirements is key to your success. Here is information you need to know:

Time allotted: 4 hours (total)
Exam format: Computer-based
Exam fee: $58
Licensing authority: PSI
Where to take the exam: Test centers in Chicago, Schaumburg, Skokie, Springfield, Rockford, Champaign, Carbondale, Chicago Heights, Galesburg, Oak Forest, Niles.

Learning from preparation resources

The key aspects of learning from preparation resources are listed below.

Modern Real Estate Practice (Galaty, Allaway, Kyle, Williams): Comprehensive national content and practice tests.
Mastering Real Estate Math (Evans): National real estate calculations and test strategies.
The Language of Real Estate (Reilly & Spodek): Definitions, Illinois law, and exam terminology.
PSI Illinois Candidate Handbook: Official content outline, eligibility, exam rules, and procedures.

Free practice test platforms

Realtylicenseprep practice tests: offer national and 50-state exam simulations that mirror real test conditions and question types.

Other resources

Video tutorials: explain complex topics step-by-step.
Flashcards: effective for memorizing key terms and legal definitions.
Joining a study group: provides discussion-based learning.

Follow study strategy

A structured study plan improves content retention and builds confidence under real exam timing. You can begin with core topics, then refine your approach based on past performance. The table below is a sample of 8‑week study plan:

Week	Focus	Activities
1 - 2	Ownership & agency	Read outline, watch topic videos, flashcards
3 - 4	Valuation, financing, contracts	Practice questions + review wrong answers
5	Disclosures & ethics	Deep dive into cases & laws
6	Practice exams	Timed mock tests
7	Review weak areas	Re-study low-scoring sections
8	Final exam simulation	Full test practice under timed conditions

Weak area analysis

Key points include the following.

Review your score breakdown weekly.
Focus additional study on areas below 70%.
Review incorrect answers to understand mistakes deeply.

Mastering Real Estate math

There will be a fewmath questions in the national section of the Illinois Real Estate exam. These questions focus on practical real estate calculations such as loan-to-value ratios, down payments, and other common financial metrics relevant to property transactions.

Since math questions can affect your result, focused practice is essential after reviewing the main topics. To prepare:

Solve sample problems with our practice tests.
Use flashcards or guided quizzes to reinforce conversions and amortization steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the exam in Illinois take?

The full national + state exam is officially 4 hours, but some candidates complete it in an hour if well-prepared. Still, plan for the full duration and use all available time for review.

What topics do test-takers in Illinois struggle with most?

Challenging areas include: title transfers, property management regulations, Math/problem‑solving. A tip is to focus extra study on these areas while reinforcing vocabulary and legal concepts.

What are effective study strategies for taking the exam in Illinois?

Use targeted vocabulary review before the exam. On test day, answer confidently what you know, flag doubtful questions, and complete them in a second round. This method helps reduce second‑guessing.

How should I pace my exam approach?

Use a two-pass method: quickly answer confident questions, flag the rest, then review flagged items. Take your time to read carefully, eliminate wrong choices, and ensure math accuracy.

How do I overcome test anxiety and second-guessing?

Label questions based on confidence (A – sure, B – unsure, C – math), complete the A group first, skip B and C, then return for review. Look for clues in later questions, you may find hidden answers.

Illinois Real Estate Practice Exam