The first step in your journey to becoming a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois is the Education Step. The State of Illinois requires you to complete 75 hours of Pre-Licensing education to qualify to take the State Licensing Exam and 45 hours of Post-Licensing education once you have been issued a license for a total of 120 hours. A Real Estate Broker’s license allows you to represent sellers, buyers, investors, building owners and renters under the supervision of a Managing Broker. I Love Real Estate School will provide you with all of the education necessary to sit for—and pass–the State Exam. The initial 75 hours of Broker Pre-Licensing education breaks down into two separate classes, both of which are needed to qualify to take the State Exam. ‍ This 75-hour portion consists of a 60-hour Topics course and 15 hours of Interactive training.