2026 Illinois broker exam prep
Pass Illinois is a focused study app for the 2026 Illinois broker exam, on your phone or in your browser. It follows PSI's current outline, tracks the 100-question national and 40-question Illinois portions separately, and includes 1,339 original questions, 7 study modes, and a 17-topic Math Coach.
Start with three study-guide topics, 20 flashcards, one Topic Practice area, and up to 20 questions, on any surface. Full access is a one-time $59.99 unlock, not a subscription.
Pick where you study. Same account either way.
Exam counts and timing come from the PSI Illinois Candidate Information Booklet effective June 24, 2026. Illinois licensing references come from IDFPR, and transfer-tax references come from the Illinois Department of Revenue.
In the right place?
In Illinois, broker is the entry-level real estate license. Managing broker is the higher license for people who manage or supervise others. Illinois does not issue a salesperson or sales associate license, so Pass Illinois uses broker language throughout.
The 2026 exam map
The national portion tests general real estate principles. The Illinois portion tests state licensing law, related laws, and disclosures. You must meet the passing standard on each portion.
Content areas
Content areas
The dated PSI booklet gives 150 minutes for national and 90 minutes for Illinois, or 240 minutes total. PSI's shorter Illinois marketing page says 3.5 hours, so confirm the time in your appointment. PSI may add 5 to 10 unscored questions. If you fail one portion, you repeat only that portion.
See the official PSI booklet or read the complete Illinois broker exam guide for requirements, scheduling, retakes, and the full outline.
A plan for the score you actually need
See where the misses are coming from, work the right questions, and check both portions before you book. The app keeps the plan simple even when the law and math are not.
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Start with the Illinois topics that need the most work.
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Short practice loops for math, agency, contracts, and careful question wording.
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Check whether both portions are stable enough to support a scheduling decision.
Free readiness tools
Start with a readiness check or mixed math drill, then prove your preparation on complete, blueprint-exact web exams. No account or app install is required.
Quick readiness check
Take a short check and get a clear next step: finish a requirement, keep studying, or complete one final timed review.
Check my readinessMixed math drill
Work through mixed Illinois real estate math without being told which formula to use. If you miss one, see the setup step by step, then try again.
Try the math drillNine complete exam forms
Choose three 40-question Illinois forms, three 100-question national forms, or three complete 140-question simulations with printable topic results.
Choose a free examHow it works
Find the weak topics, practice the reason behind each answer, and use repeatable results to decide when to schedule.
01 · DIAGNOSE
Take a short content check to see which Illinois topics need work before you use a full practice exam.
02 · PRACTICE
Work through 1,339 questions in 7 study modes: Topic Practice, Weak Area Blitz, Mixed Practice, Practice Exam, Quick Review, Trap Library, and Flashcards. Every wrong answer comes with a step-by-step explanation.
03 · TRACK
Track the national and Illinois portions separately, so you can see which one still needs work and how each score changes over time.
04 · PASS
Use repeated closed-note results as one scheduling input, then confirm eligibility, identification, and appointment rules with PSI. By test day, you should be able to explain Illinois rules, set up the math, and reject common traps without relying on recognition.
Your study plan
A score alone does not tell you what to do next. Start with the free study tools. A one-time $59.99 unlock adds the full diagnostic, 1,339 Illinois broker questions, Math Coach, wording practice, offline access, and topic tracking.
If math is weak, drill formula recognition before doing another full exam.
If the state portion is shaky, review Illinois law before taking another mixed quiz.
If you failed once, diagnose the pattern before repeating the same study plan.
If you feel ready, check your results across both portions before you schedule.
Free study previews in the app
The free tier opens three study-guide topics, 20 flashcards, one Topic Practice area, and up to 20 questions. Use it to judge the explanations, pacing, and question style for yourself.
Study guide
Each guide explains the rule in plain language, points out the tempting mistake, and adds a short check before you move on.
Quick Sheet
Switch to a condensed view when you need the core definitions, steps, and distinctions without rereading the full guide.
Original practice
Answer original questions and review why each option works or fails. The free tier lets you judge the teaching style before paying.
Free Illinois exam guides
Pricing
The free tier includes three study-guide topics, 20 flashcards, one Topic Practice area, and up to 20 questions. Full access is a one-time $59.99 purchase. For comparison, PSI charges $58 for each broker exam attempt and IDFPR lists a $150 initial broker license fee after you pass.
The PSI booklet lists the exam fee. The IDFPR licensing brochure lists the initial broker fee.
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Start with limited guides, flashcards, and Topic Practice. Unlock the full app once for $59.99.
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Illinois exam prep FAQ
Start with the facts. Then decide whether Pass Illinois fits the way you want to study.
There is no single answer because every candidate starts with different strengths. The Illinois broker exam has two separately scored portions: national real estate principles and Illinois licensing law, agency, contracts, disclosures, and related rules. A strong score on one portion does not make up for a failing score on the other.
Pass Illinois tracks readiness for each portion and focuses your practice on the topics and calculations in the current Illinois and PSI outlines.
The current PSI table lists 100 scored national questions with 150 minutes and 40 scored Illinois questions with 90 minutes. That is 140 scored questions and 240 minutes, or four hours, across both portions. PSI may also add 5 to 10 unscored questions, and those questions still use exam time.
The national passing standard is 70% raw, which PSI says is equivalent to the former scaled score of 75. The Illinois passing standard is 75%. You must pass both portions, but a candidate who fails only one repeats only the failed portion.
PSI's broker state outline effective June 24, 2026 has four areas: Licensing Requirements, Illinois Real Estate License Act, Additional Illinois Laws and Regulations Affecting Real Estate Practice, and Disclosures. Older three-area state outlines no longer match the dated booklet.
The national portion still has 11 content areas. Pass Illinois maps practice to the current national and four-area Illinois outlines.
Illinois uses “broker” for its entry-level real estate license and “managing broker” for the higher license associated with management and supervision. Illinois does not issue a real estate salesperson license.
Pass Illinois uses Illinois terminology throughout, so the language on screen matches the language on your exam.
The current national broker outline includes seller net proceeds, buyer funds needed at closing, tax and other prorations, transfer fees, PITI estimates, equity, rate of return or capitalization rate, LTV, discount points, and loan origination fees. It also covers structure and land measurement, valuation approaches, and mortgage underwriting concepts such as debt ratios.
The Illinois outline includes transfer taxes. The Illinois state tax is $0.50 per $500 of value, a county may add $0.25 per $500, and a home-rule municipality may charge an additional transfer tax. Always use the rates given in the question.
No. Pass Illinois includes a limited free tier. If you want the full app, you can unlock it with one $59.99 payment. There is no monthly plan or subscription.
It is exam preparation content, not a replacement for the required 75-hour Illinois pre-license course, IDFPR processes, PSI scheduling, or licensed professional advice.
Free access includes three study-guide topics, 20 flashcards, Topic Practice in one content area, and up to 20 original practice questions.
If the teaching style works for you, the complete app is an optional one-time $59.99 unlock. Pass Illinois runs on iPhone, on Android, and in any browser at app.passillinoisrealestate.com.
No. We do not copy or reproduce live exam questions. Pass Illinois uses original practice questions built around the current national and Illinois content outlines.
Pass Illinois is independent and not affiliated with IDFPR or PSI.
Try the app before you pay
Start with up to 20 original questions, three study-guide topics, and 20 flashcards. If the approach works for you, unlock the complete app once for $59.99.
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