Real Estate and Home Inspection

Real Estate Broker Pre-License

or call the IVCC Admissions Office 815-224-0447 to enroll by phone in REA-1200-300.

In-Person I 75 Hours | 6 Credit Hours 

This course provides students with instruction in real estate fundamentals. Students are required to attend all sessions which include introduction to the license law and real property, basics of agency, seller and buyer relationships and counseling, local, state and federal laws, brokerage, property management, leases, independent contractor and employee status, financing, contracts and title records, transactions, etc. This course is appropriate and required for anyone interested in obtaining a broker license in Illinois. This course fulfills the education requirements for obtaining an Illinois Real Estate Broker license. Offered in partnership with the Illinois Realtors Licensing and Training Center and Illini Valley Association of Realtors. Please note: If you have any disabilities that require special accommodations, please identify those special needs.

To obtain an Illinois real estate license, you must be at least 18 years old, have a Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, and have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate. If you have any disabilities that require special accommodations, please identify those special needs. 

Scholarships and GI Bill Tuition Reimbursement for Veterans may be available through the Illinois Board of Realtors.  For more information visit www.illinoisrealtors.org. 

This course is eligible for IVCC's payment plan available through the IVCC Cashier's Office. Contact 815-224-0213 for more information. 

Textbooks are required and available at the IVCC Bookstore.

Tue I 6-10 p.m. I Aug 19-Dec 16
Sat I 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. I Oct 25 & Nov 22
18 Sessions I Carol Wlodarchak
E-213, IVCC I REA-1200-300 I $931

Sponsored by:

AHIT Expert Home Inspector Online Course - Illinois

This all-inclusive training package combines 60-hours of state-approved education with five supervised field inspections, National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE) prep and two specialty certifications (Commercial and Radon Inspection). You'll also get lifetime access to reporting software, expert mentorship, business launch tools and even discounted insurance.

Whether you're starting from scratch or leveling up your inspection career, this expert-level course helps you build real-world skills, pass your exams and grow your business - all in one place.

Students must be at least 18 years old and have their high school diploma or GED.

Program Features:
• 60-hours of Illinois-approved pre-license training
• 5 supervised field inspections + final field exam
• NHIE + Illinois State Exam prep materials
• Certifications in Commercial & Radon Inspection
• Mold Inspection Certification available as an add-on
• Business & marketing startup toolkit
• Professional inspection report software
• Expert instructor support - even after graduation
• Insurance discounts (save up to $2,500)

How Much Does a Home Inspector Make?

Online Self-Paced Tuition: $2,199

How to Register: Select your Illinois Professional Home Inspector class preference from the list below and register directly on our partner website. 

1. Live Class Expert Package: St Louis - 8/22-8/24
2. Live Class Expert Package: University Park - 9/12-9/14
3. Live Class Expert Package: Hoffman Estates - 10/10-10/12
4. Live Class Expert Package: Sugar Grove - 11/14-11/16
5. Live Class Expert Package: Wheaton - 12/12-12/14

Questions? Call us at 815-224-0427.