IAR: Your source for post-transition information

April 30, 2012, was the deadline to submit paperwork to IDFPR for transition for salespersons and for brokers who needed to transition to managing broker or stay a Broker and renew.

Quick links to help you

License lookup page at IDFPR: Want to check a license status at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation? Check here.  

Post-transition FAQs: Both IAR's Chief Legal Counsel Steve Bochenek and IDFPR have articles devoted to answering questions from real estate professionals.

• The IAR Q&A: 23 questions and answers.

• IDFPR Q&A: Eight more questions and answers.

Webinar on transition: IAR's legal team held a Webinar to guide members through the post-transition era in late April.

Additional assistance: IAR is here to help you. Check out these links for additional information.

• Exam Transcripts: May take up to 3 days to receive, IAR Education Lookup.

• Orders from the IAR REALTOR® Store? 1-800-529-2696.

• CE status? Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's CE Look Up.Use the IAR Education Lookup to check your CE status for IAR-sponsored education courses.

• IAR Transition & Proficiency Help Line: Call 877-538-5861 or Questions@IARlicenselaw.org.

Continuing Education

All real estate licensees are required to complete continuing education (CE) during each two-year licensing period. Take CE courses from the convenience of your home with text-based and on-line programs, or find traditional classroom courses available throughout the state. 

• Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's CE Look Up.
• Use the IAR Education Lookup to check your CE status for IAR-sponsored education courses. Only IAR-sponsored courses will appear.
• Classroom, home study, online CE options - IAR REALTOR® Store 1-800-529-2696

Pre-License - IAR licensing and training centers make it easy to start your career in real estate. Learn about pre-licensing requirements and find courses for obtaining your real estate salesperson, broker or leasing agent license.

Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) - Make the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. REALTORS® with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients.