The document summarizes changes to Illinois real estate license requirements taking effect in 2012. Salesperson licenses will be eliminated and existing salespeople must obtain a broker license by April 30, 2012 through either passing a proficiency exam by March 15, 2012 or completing a new 30-hour transition course by April 30, 2012. The transition course will include all continuing education hours required for license renewal. Costs for the proficiency exam preparation course, license transition fees, and license renewal fees are provided.