The Illinois Leasing Agent License is a limited scope license for persons who wish to engage only in the leasing of residential properties.  The leasing agent must be employed by a licensed property management firm and work under the supervision of a managing broker. 

The Illinois Real Estate License Act requires that an applicant for a leasing agent license must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Hold a secondary school diploma or GED
• Be employed by a sponsoring broker or property management firm
• Successfully complete a licensed 15 credit-hour leasing agent pre-license course
• Pass a state exam

Complete details may be found in Section 5-10 of the Illinois Real Estate License Act 

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