An Illinois wholesale license is required for any business that operates or conducts business in the state and sells goods and services. A wholesale license is also referred to as an Illinois resale certificate.
While it's not strictly required, creating an LLC can bring significant perks to your wholesaling venture. For starters, it shields your personal assets from any business-related debts or legal troubles.
The wholesaler contracts with the seller and structures the deal as a middleman. The buyer is buying the contract and, ultimately, the property.
For example, a wholesaler finds a motivated homeowner and gets a distressed property under contract for $200,000. Then, they market the property to their buyers list. A flipper sees potential and agrees to buy the home for $210,000.
Compliance with State Laws An unlicensed individual is permitted to wholesale only one property within a 12-month period without obtaining a real estate broker license. If wholesaling more than one property within a year is desired, compliance involves obtaining an Illinois real estate license.