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Illinois Real Estate Broker Exam Cheat Sheet (2026)
A free, printable Illinois Real Estate Broker exam cheat sheet: the 66 highest-yield points to know, grouped into 26 sections that follow the exam's content areas, each section with its published weight.
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- 477 free Illinois Real Estate Broker practice questions on the same material, every one explained.
- Last updated: September 2026.
Studying in order?
In the Illinois Real Estate Broker Exam guide: A Common Traps list and a Check Yourself set with a worked answer key closing each of the 10 national chapters. Practice here stays free.
Property Ownership
8% of the exam- Real vs. Personal Property and the Bundle of Rights
- Estates in Land
- Forms of Co-Ownership
Land Use Controls and Regulations
5% of the exam- Government Powers Over Land
- Zoning and Public Land-Use Tools
- Private Land-Use Controls
Valuation and Market Analysis
8% of the exam- Value, Price, and Cost
- The Three Approaches to Value
- Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
Financing
9% of the exam- Notes and Security Instruments
- Loan Types and Common Clauses
- Federal Lending Laws
Contracts
17% of the exam- Essential Elements and Validity
- Offer, Acceptance, and Counteroffers
- Common Real Estate Contracts
- Performance, Breach, and Remedies
Agency
13% of the exam- Creating Agency and Fiduciary Duties
- Clients vs. Customers
- Types of Agency
Property Disclosures
8% of the exam- The Duty to Disclose Material Facts
- Latent vs. Patent Defects
- Federally Required Disclosures
Transfer of Title
6% of the exam- How Title Transfers
- Types of Deeds
- Recording and Title Assurance
Practice of Real Estate
12% of the exam- Fair Housing
- Advertising and Antitrust
- Trust Funds and License Law
Property Management
6% of the exam- The Management Relationship
- Leasehold Estates and Lease Types
- Landlord and Tenant Rights
Real Estate Calculations
8% of the exam- The Basic Percentage Formula
- Area, Volume, and Land Measurement
- Finance and Proration Calculations
Property Ownership
10% of the exam- The Bundle of Rights
- Forms of Co-Ownership
- Estates in Land
Land Use Controls and Regulations
5% of the exam- Public Controls
- Private Controls
Valuation and Market Analysis
8% of the exam- The Three Approaches to Value
- Principles of Value
Financing
10% of the exam- Loan Instruments and Clauses
- Federal Lending Laws
Contracts
19% of the exam- Elements of a Valid Contract
- Offer, Acceptance, and Contingencies
- Discharge and Breach
Agency
13% of the exam- Creating Agency and Fiduciary Duties
- Types of Agency Relationships
Property Disclosures
7% of the exam- Federal Disclosure Requirements
- Material Facts and Stigmatized Property
Property Management
3% of the exam- The Management Agreement
- Landlord-Tenant and Fair Housing
Transfer of Title
6% of the exam- Deeds and Their Warranties
- Recording and Title Evidence
Practice of Real Estate
12% of the exam- Fair Housing
- Handling Funds and Advertising
Real Estate Calculations
7% of the exam- Commissions and Area
- Proration and Investment Math
Illinois Real Estate License Act
40% of the exam- License Categories and Regulation
- Duties and Discipline
Additional Illinois Laws
25% of the exam- Illinois Human Rights and Fair Housing
- Escrow and Trust Accounts
Illinois Disclosures
25% of the exam- Residential Real Property Disclosure Act
- Radon and Lead Disclosures
Illinois Licensing Requirements
10% of the exam- Education and Examination
- Sponsorship and Renewal
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