Real estate licensing?

Question

Can a convicted felon (attempted murder) get a real estate license in illinois? I'm asking because my future sister-in-law's boyfriend is the felon and now has a real estate license. It just doesn't seem right to me....

Answer 1

I couldn't see why not.  If he is out on the streets (legally), nothing wrong in his working too.  He probably should be prevented from certain types of jobs, but being an real estate agent doesn't seem to be one of them./

Answer 2

Not sure about your state but in my state you have to disclose this information and explain the situation.  The depart. of Business Reg. looks at the application and makes the decision of giving the license or not.  Not sure if he disclosed the felony or not but this is how it works in my state.

Answer 3

Nope.  Nope, and in case you are wondering, Nope.

I would bet a dollar to doughnuts he never disclosed it and it was missed on a background check...especially if the conviction was out of state.

You need to call the Real Estate Commission WITH PROOF of the conviction.....people like that don't need to be taking the public in cars to empty houses.

They will take it from there.  

Answer 4

Maybe. It's done on a case-by-case basis. From the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation website at http://www.idfpr.com/FAQ/BRE/toggleBRERe...  :

GENERAL LICENSE ISSUES

  

  

DISCIPLINARY ISSUES

  

Q. On what authority may DPR deny an application for a license?

A. The primary bases for DPR to deny a license fall under Section 20-20(a) through (g) of the Act.

In addition, every application for a leasing agent, salesperson, and broker license contain a series of questions which may also provide bases to deny an application, including:

* Have you every been convicted of any criminal offense in any state or federal court?

* Have you been denied a professional license or permit or the privilege of taking an examination?

* Have you ever had a professional license or permit disciplined in any way by any licensing authority in Illinois or any other state/jurisdiction?

* Have you ever been discharged other than honorable discharge from the armed services or from a city, county, state, or federal position?

* Are you more than 30 days in arrears on any court ordered child support payments?

* Are you in arrears on any state taxes due to the Illinois Department of Revenue?

* Are you in arrears on any student loan acquired through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission?

Answering in the affirmative to any of these questions may result in the transfer of the application to the DPR Legal Department for review. An affirmative answer will not automatically result in a denial of the license. The Legal Department may arrange for an informal meeting with the applicant and representatives of the Real Estate Administration and Disciplinary Board to discuss a resolution to the application. The Legal Department may also chose to issue a formal Intent to Deny Notice. All applicants have a right to a Formal Evidentiary Hearing on the application.

Note well - Failing to answer all questions on the application honestly and accurately will likely result in the denial of the license.

Answer 5

Get acquitted, then you can do anything you want to do. Though I hear it's pretty difficult to get acquitted in Illinois.