According to REEF, the Illinois test grading facility (www.REEF.org)
37% of real estate brokers in Illinois have completed the Broker Management course (as of March 15, 2010). The remaining 63% will need to complete the course before renewing their broker’s license. The deadline for license renewal is April 30, 2010.
March 16, 2010
Real estate broker management course completions
February 19, 2010
Continuing Education (CE) Hour Requirements - 2010 Real Estate Broker Renewal
• Licensed as a Broker on or before 4/30/2008, Or Brokers previously licensed as a Salesperson - 18 hours of CE is required:
6 hours core/mandatory, 6 hours elective, and 6 hours of the Broker Management Course.
• Licensed as a Broker between 5/1/2008 and 4/30/2009, if NOT previously licensed as a Salesperson, 12 hours of CE is required:
3 hours core/mandatory, 3 hours elective, and 6 hours of the Broker Management Course.
• Licensed as a Broker on or after 5/1/2009 and not previously licensed as a Salesperson, 6 hours of the Broker Management Course.
You may access the Real Estate License Act of 2000 and Administrative Rules Website at http://www.idfpr.com/DPR/RE/REALEST.asp
January 26, 2010
Illinois Real Estate Continuing Education Core A & B
Accelerated Discount Learning Centers, Inc. has updated the Continuing Education mandatory Core A & B course and it has been sent to the IDFPR for approval through the year 2020.
January 24, 2010
Illinois Association of Realtors® Disclosure Forms
As of January 1st, 2010 the amended Act created some new forms and amended some of the old forms. It is increasingly important that you are using the most recent forms. The forms can be downloaded at the Illinois Association of Realtors® website store.
January 23, 2010
New changes to the Illinois Real Estate License Act of 2000
Effective January 1, 2010 Section 5-41 the Act clearly requires licensees to notify IDFPR of any change of office address.
Section 10-30 of the Act has been amended to clarify that advertising requirements apply to all methods of advertising employed by licensees. This would include advertising using any medium including the Internet or social media.
New provisions contained in Section 10-35:
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Licensees must not use metatags, keywords or other devices that would mislead consumers or deceptively drive them to the licensee’s website.
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Licensees must not frame another real estate brokerage or multiple listing service website in a deceptive manner or without authorization from the owner of the site.
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Licensees must not use a URL or domain name that is deceptive or misleading.
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Licensees must tell consumers if they are going to share or sell information that they collect.
January 21, 2010
The Real Estate License Act of 2000, as amended January 1, 2010
As of January 1st, 2010, the Act was modified to state that a licensee can be disciplined based on a guilty plea regarding a crime, even if it is unrelated to the real estate business. A licensee can be disciplined if he/she is determined to be unable to practice with the necessary degree of skill and judgment, which might be determined by a hearing.
January 20, 2010
Illinois Broker Management Continuing Education Self-Study Course
Accelerated Discount Learning Centers, Inc. is one of the first to offer Broker Management as a self-study format. We offer courses which fulfill the State of Illinois Continuing Education requirements.
Self-Study courses are ready for you any time—no waiting for the next seminar or webinar that fits into your schedule. All of our classes are Online. The distance learning format allows you to read at your own pace, when it is convenient for you. Sign up today and if you decide you would rather sit in a classroom, we will refund your money. No questions asked.
December 22, 2009
IDFPR approved Broker Management course
According to the IDFPR (Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation) www.IDFPR.com website there are only ten continuing education schools which have been approved to provide the mandatory Broker Management course in an online format. There are over 20 schools that provide the course in a classroom setting, but only ten that offer the convenience of studying anywhere, anytime. Accelerated Discount Learning Centers is one of the companies approved to provide an online self-paced course.
December 21, 2009
Illinois Broker Managment course
To review the Illinois Broker Mangement course requirements, please visit the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) website: http://www.idfpr.com/DPR/RE/realmain.asp
Accelerated Discount Learning Centers is an approved on-line broker management course provider.