Florida Real Estate License Requirements


 Florida Real Estate Sales Associate License Requirements

 Florida Real Estate Broker License Requirements

  • Requirements are to hold an active Florida real estate sales associate license and complete 24 months real estate experience during the 5 year period preceding becoming licensed as a broker. Or, a licensed real estate sales associate or broker who has real estate experience in another state may apply the experience toward a Florida real estate broker license if the applicant has held an active sales associate or a current and valid broker license for at least 25 months during the preceding 5 years. The real estate license must have been obtained from the real estate licensing authority by completing its education and examination requirements. NOTE: If the applicant holds a Florida real estate sales associate license (s)he must fulfill the Florida sales associate post-licensing education requirement before being eligible to obtain a broker license.
  • Complete and pass the Florida Real Estate Broker Pre-License Course
  • Submit your fingerprints electronically (Florida resident) or on a fingerprint card (non-residents)
  • Complete all applicable Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Post License Course requirements IF licensed after January 1, 1989
  • Submit Florida Real Estate Broker application to the Florida Real Estate Commission with the appropriate fee
  • Pass the Florida Real Estate Broker Exam with a grade of 75 percent
  • Exceptions to the above:
    • A 4 year Degree in Real Estate will exempt you from the 72-hour course requirement

Post license and continuing education requirements

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