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Wisconsin Reciprocity Pre-License

All salesperson applicants holding active sales licenses in another state other than Illinois or Indiana for the last two (2) years may take a reduced-length approved program before they take the state exam. The sales reciprocity course is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing. The state exam is administered by Pearson VUE. A copy of their out-of-state license must be submitted with the Wisconsin license application.

A Broker licensed in another state other than Illinois or Indiana and applying for a Wisconsin reciprocal broker license must have satisfied the salesperson education and examination requirements or be licensed as a salesperson in Wisconsin.  If they have met these requirements, they need only complete the broker three (3) hour education course and the broker exam. The broker reciprocity course is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing. Those without the requisite sales person license need to complete the 13-hour salesperson course.  The Broker exam is administered by Pearson VUE.  A copy of their out-of-state broker’s license must be submitted with the Wisconsin license application.

Students have one year from the date of registration to complete all courses, after which time re-registration is required.

Please enter the state where you hold a license:

If you do not hold a license in another state, please see our sales licensing/Pre-license information.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Business Services department at educate@wra.org or 800-279-1972.

Reciprocity Information for Illinois


Sales License Information

The Department of Regulation and Licensing has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the state of Illinois.  Under this agreement, Illinois licensees holding an active real estate salesperson license are exempt from the education requirement and may take the sales exam directly.  Two years of active status as a licensed salesperson is not required.  The original license in the reciprocal state must have been issued on the basis of passing the state’s examination.

To help you prepare for the sales exam, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association offers a Sales Reciprocity Pre-Exam Review course and a Sales Mock Exam, which mirrors the real estate sales exam.

Course Options

Sales Pre-Exam Review On Demand

The Sales Pre-Exam Review On Demand consists of twelve chapters and textbooks, which include the course book and the Selected Wisconsin Real Estate Statutes and Administrative Rules book that prepares the applicant for the Wisconsin real estate sales exam. With nothing to ship, you’ll have the course material available through the WRA Media Player. You will need to confirm the system requirements prior to adding the Pre-Exam review to your cart.
Add Sales Pre-Exam Review to cart

Sales Pre-Exam Review DVD

The Pre-Exam Review consists of a set of nine DVDs and textbooks, which include the course book and the Selected Wisconsin Real Estate Statutes and Administrative Rules that prepares the applicant for the Wisconsin sales exam.
Add Sales Reciprocity Pre-Exam Review DVD to cart

Sales Mock Exam

The online exam mirrors the real estate sales exam in content, number of questions and time allowed to take the exam. The exam consists of 140 multiple-choice questions that must be completed within a four-hour time limit. Students may retake the exam up to three times to practice the exam.
Add Sales Mock Exam to cart

Other Resources

Register for Exam
Common Questions
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Broker License Information

Under the reciprocal agreement, Illinois licensees holding an active real estate broker license are exempt from the education requirement and may take the broker exam directly.  Applicants for the broker license must have had two years in good standing as a licensed broker immediately prior to taking the broker exam.  Applicants for the broker license are only required to take the broker exam.  The original license in the reciprocal state must have been issued on the basis of passing the state’s examination.

To help you prepare for the broker exam, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association offers a Broker Reciprocity Pre-Exam Review course and a Broker Mock Exam, which mirrors the real estate broker exam.

Course Options

Broker Reciprocity Pre-Exam Review On Demand

The Broker Reciprocity Pre-Exam Review On Demand includes two main sections of course footage and a course book that prepares the applicant for the Wisconsin broker exam. With nothing to ship, you’ll have the course material available through the WRA Media Player. You will need to confirm the system requirements prior to adding the Pre-Exam review to your cart.
Add Broker Pre-Exam Review to cart

Broker Reciprocity Pre-Exam Review DVD

The Broker Reciprocity Pre-Exam Review includes two DVDs and a course book that prepares the applicant for the Wisconsin broker exam.
Add Broker Reciprocity Pre-Exam Review DVD - 3 hour to cart

Broker Mock Exam

This online exam mirrors the broker's exam in content, the number of questions and the time allowed to complete the exam. The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions that must be completed within a 3.25 hour time limit. Students may retake the exam up to three times to practice the exam.
Add Broker Mock Exam to cart

Other Resources

Register for Exam
Common Questions
WRA Cancel Policy

If the broker applicant did not hold an active real estate broker’s license within the two-year period prior to filing an application for an original real estate broker’s license, the applicant must satisfy one of the following as proof of completion for the education requirement prior to the examination.

  1. Submit proof of completion of three designated hours broker education requirements at a Wisconsin approved school, AND if the applicant does not hold a Wisconsin salesperson’s license, submit proof of completion of 13 designated hours of salesperson’s education requirements at a Wisconsin approved school; or

  2. Submit a transcript showing 20-academic semester-hour credit in real estate or real estate related law completed at an accredit institution of higher education; or

  3. Submit a photocopy of a current bar membership or a certificate of good standing in the Wisconsin State Bar.

If you do not meet these requirements, you will need to complete the related course available below:

Add Sales Reciprocity Course DVD to cart or Add Sales Reciprocity Course Video On Demand to cart

Add Broker Reciprocity Course DVD to cart or Add Broker Reciprocity Course Video On Demand to cart

Applicants applying for a Wisconsin sales or broker license will need to show proof of their current license when submitting their application to the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing.

Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing
P. O. Box 8935
Madison, WI    53708-8935
608-266-5511
http://drl.wi.gov/index.htm

Wisconsin licensees seeking to become licensed in Illinois should contact:

Illinois Real Estate Division:
Office of Banks and Real Estate
500 E. Monroe, Suite 200
Springfield, IL 62701-1509
Licensing (217) 782-3414 or go on-line and review the Examination Candidate Handbook.

For a copy of the Illinois Reciprocity Application, go to www.idfpr.com/dpr/re/Forms/recip.pdf. Note the requirement for a sponsoring broker who is a Wisconsin resident and who has an active Illinois broker’s license and an active Wisconsin broker’s license.

 

 

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