How to get a real estate license in Berkeley, IL
There is no separate Berkeley real estate license. Agents in Berkeley hold an Illinois broker license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Illinois guide.
The Illinois steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Take 75 hours of pre-license education
- Pass the state exam
- Apply and get sponsored
- Finish 45 hours of post-license education
Full Illinois guide · Renewal and CE rules
Berkeley by the numbers
Cook County has 32,494 active licensees in the state's public record.
Picking a brokerage in Berkeley
The Illinois guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Berkeley.
Offices in Berkeley
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Berkeley: 1 Coldwell Banker.
- Coldwell Banker Gladstone, Realtors 5331 Saint Charles Rd, 60163 (708) 544-6800 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Agents and offices in Berkeley
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Berkeley?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) issues it and it covers all of Illinois. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Berkeley?
Any school approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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