I'm proud to announce that today I finished the process of upgrading my license from a Real Estate Salesperson to Real Estate Broker. I found out that I passed the proficiency exam a couple weeks ago but just recently the online upgrade became available and I wanted to wait until I actually completed the upgrade to post. But now I have my temporary license from the IDFPR and am good to go! Interestingly, the IDFPR website looks like it needs time to update because I couldn't look up my own license earlier today but I guess they'll get around to it.

Now, here's the answer to the question: do I feel like taking the transition course and passing the proficiency exam has made me a better Realtor? Honestly, no, I don't.

I think it was great to re-touch on some of the finer points of the business that I've only had to deal with in very unusual circumstances. It was also great to re-affirm that I've been doing business the "right" (or at least "legal" according to the State of Illinois) way all these years. But honestly, I can't say that taking the classes has transformed my business model, allowed me to offer better service to my clients or made me the "Super Realtor" that some agents with broker's licenses seem to make it out. Maybe I'm a bit biased - I've felt for a long time that agents insisting that real estate brokers are the better choice because of the 'higher degree of training" or similar statements really don't cover the whole truth. Now that I'm "one of the club" I still feel the same way.



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9 Comments on Just Upgraded to Brokers License

MAY
09
2011
394,402 Points 22 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Congratulations on passing the exam Eric, such a great accomplishment.
7:53pm • #1
134,890 Points 6 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Eric:  Welcome to the Broker's Club.....not that it means much unless you own your company and command alll the commission.  Being a Broker might mean higher fees in the future cause you have that title...I know I pay much higher fees than just a regular SalesPerson license.
7:53pm • #2
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In Illinois they're phasing out the Real Estate Salesperson license so unforunately none of us have a choice - it's either upgrade or go out of business. In a way I feel they're doing a good thing - most of the general public don't really know the difference between a Real Estate Broker and a Real Estate Salesperson. But the higher fees I definately won't welcome.
7:57pm • #3
122,709 Points 1 Featured Post

Eric, congratulations!  I upgraded to a broker's license 3 years ago and I am very happy that I did!
8:03pm • #4

Congrats Eric...I have been licensed since 1978 and a broker/owner since 2009. Love being a sole proprietor as I truly work for myself now. Strange that you won't have any salesperson license in Illinois anymore. What's the reasoning for that?
8:17pm • #5
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Re Dennis: they said it was because the perception of the general public was that we are all real estate brokers anyways - that they do not understand the difference between a real estate broker and a salesperson. So to keep the public protected and from being confused they are just requiring everyone to be brokers. They created a seperate designation for brokers managing an office called a "Managing Broker". Also part of the reason was the perception that it was too easy to get into real estate so along with this change there are higher classroom requirements. There's also a much bigger fee, which I don't beleive has any bearing on our nearly bankrupt state's decision to pass this.
8:23pm • #6
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Congrats.  We are looking for a broker in IL if you are interested!  I wish you lots of luck.
9:02pm • #7
111,342 Points 6 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Great job Eric. Way to take the next step in your professional development and dedicate yourself to your craft.
9:27pm • #8
MAY
11
2011
925,839 Points 13 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Eric,

Congratulations!  We wish you continued success in everything you do.  A
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