To start your new career as a Florida Real Estate Agent and perform real estate activities, such as assisting clients in renting, buying or selling property, you are required by law to have a Florida real estate license. Once you become a licensed real estate agent, you can legally perform duties, such as sourcing and interviewing prospective clients, assisting with property listings, accompanying clients to view properties, discussing conditions of sale with your clients, and assisting in drawing up real estate contracts. Once you get your Florida real estate license, you must work under the supervision of a licensed broker.
Getting a real estate license in Florida may seem like a daunting task, but you can easily start your new real estate career in just 6 easy steps!
Step 1: Start your 63 Hour Florida Pre Licensing Course
If you wish to start your new real estate career as a licensed real estate agent, the requirements to get your Florida real estate license are that all individuals wishing to enter into a career providing real estate services must start at the real estate sales associate level. The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) requires each applicant to pass an approved 63 Hour Florida Pre Licensing Course for Sales Associate.
If you are a student looking at getting a real estate license in Florida, you must complete the 63 Hour Pre Licensing Course for Sales Associate. This course consists of 19 chapters covering all the material you will need to learn to pass your end of course exam, pass your Florida state license exam and start your new career as a licensed Florida real estate sales associate.
For more information on our Florida pre-licensing course, please follow the link –
63 Hour Florida Pre Licensing Course
Note: Applicants looking to obtain their Florida Real Estate License who have a 4-year degree in real estate, are exempt from having to take the real estate agent course in Florida. However, for the individual to obtain their Florida real estate license, they must pass the sales associate state exam. Licensed attorneys practicing in the state of Florida who are in good standing with the Florida Bar are also exempt from the real estate agent course in Florida but must pass the state exam.
If you already have obtained your Florida Real Estate Sales Associate License and are looking to upgrade to your broker license, please follow the link to our article:
How to Become a Real Estate Broker in Florida
Step 2: Apply for Your Florida Real Estate License
A sales associate must also be licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to carry out real estate services. Any services that the sales associate performs must be under the guidance and employ of a licensed real estate broker. Applications for real estate licenses must be made to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
You don’t have to complete your Florida pre licensing course for sales associate in order to submit your application for a Florida real estate license. The DBPR takes around one month to process your application, so it is best to submit a completed application while you are progressing through your Florida pre licensing course. This means you do not have to wait to schedule your state exam.
NOTE: You will be required to provide your Florida real estate license application approval ID number before you can schedule your state exam.
Step 3: Get Fingerprinted
Digital Fingerprints must also be submitted in order to apply for a real estate license in Florida. All applicants must submit fingerprints to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to run background checks.
Appointments can be scheduled at a Pearson Vue Fingerprint Location, online, or by calling (877) 238-8232.
You must submit your fingerprints electronically before your application can be approved. Your prints cannot be shared between professions or with other agencies. You are required to have separate prints for each Florida real estate license you are applying for.
Additional Information is available on the Pearson Vue website.- Fingerprint. FAQ
Step 4: Complete Your Course and Pass Your Pre-License Course Final Exam
You must successfully complete your FREC Approved 63 Hour Florida pre licensing course. Our course material will educate you on the fundamentals of real estate principles and practices, basic real estate, and license law.
You must then pass the 63 Hour Florida pre licensing course exam with a minimum grade of 70%. The end of course exam will include 100 questions. You will have 3 hours to complete it.
When you successfully complete your course exam. Your course certificate of completion will be available immediately once you pass the course final exam.
30 Day Retake: If you do not pass the final exam on your first attempt, you will be given a link to a second final exam. According to Florida real estate regulations, the second exam cannot be taken until thirty days after the first exam. The other option is to retake the course without waiting for 30 days. *MLS Campus offers both options for free as long as your course is still active
Step 5: Schedule and Pass the Florida Real Estate State Exam
Before you can take your state exam, DBPR must approve your application for a Florida real estate license. Once an application is approved, DBPR will issue an application ID number. You can check the application status by visiting DBPR License Lookup webpage. You will also receive an admission authorization letter. You will need the application ID number in order to schedule the state exam. MLS Campus recommends taking your state exam 3-5 days after completing your 63 Hour Florida pre licensing course.
NOTE: You must bring your printed course completion certificate with you to be permitted to take the test.
The State Exam Appointment can be scheduled online at the Pearson Vue website or by calling (888) 204-6289.
Pearson Vue has testing locations in Florida and other states.
The exam fee paid to Pearson VUE is $36.75. Please note fees may vary. For a full list of exam fees, please view the candidate fact sheet.
The state exam is a 100 question multiple-choice test with a passing score of 75%. You will have three and a half hours to complete it.
The state exam includes 45 questions based on the principles and practices of real estate, 45 questions based on Florida Real Estate law, and 10 questions to test the student’s mathematical aptitude. You will need to score 75% or higher to pass the state exam.
Follow the link to download a copy of the DBPR Candidate Examination Information Booklet for Sales Associates.
If you fail the state exam, you may retake it as many times as necessary. You must wait at least 24 hours before scheduling a retake. The state exam can be taken multiple times as long as the course certificate and the state application for your Florida real estate license are valid. The course certificate is valid for 2 years from the completion date. The state application is valid for 2 years from the approval date.
Step 6. Find a Licensed Broker/Brokerage
A sales associate license must be activated in order to perform real estate activities for a commission. In order to activate your real estate sales associate license, you must be registered under the employ of a licensed broker or brokerage. This decision should be made carefully, as different brokerages will offer sales agents different commission splits, incentives, and benefits packages.
If you need to find out more about what to consider when choosing a brokerage, follow the link for some great advice and brokerage reviews! The Close: Best Real Estate Company to Work For in 2024
**For help and advice on how to activate your license with a brokerage, please get in touch with our support team.**
Can you do your Florida real estate license application online?
There are two ways to submit your application, either online or by mail:
Florida Sales Associate License
- Submit your application online: SALES ASSOCIATE INITIAL APPLICATION (RE 1)
- Submit an application by mail: PDF SALES ASSOCIATE INITIAL APPLICATION (RE 1)
- Remember to include payment of the application fee – $39.37, and any supporting documents.
NOTE: As a result of Governor Ron DeSantis signing HB 1091 into law, initial licensure fees are reduced by 50% for Fiscal Years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.
The total amount to be submitted for this application has been reduced from $62.75 to $39.37.
What are the requirements to get a Florida real estate license?
- You have to be at least 18 years of age.
- You must have a high school diploma, a general education diploma (GED) or a higher education diploma. Most likely you will not have to show your diploma. You will be asked this question in the state application. You will need to answer yes if you do have that.
- You must have a social security number.
- You must submit your state application to obtain a Florida Real Estate License.
- You need to complete an approved 63 Hour Florida pre licensing course for sales associate.
- You must pass the Florida pre-licensing course exam.
- You must schedule and pass the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate State Exam.
Do you have to be a resident of Florida to get a real estate license?
Applicants wishing to get a Florida real estate license are not required to be a resident of Florida.
Does Florida have real estate license reciprocity?
Florida has mutual recognition with 10 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, Rhode Island and West Virginia. If you are in a state in which Florida has a Mutual Recognition Agreement, you may apply for a Florida sales associate license or a broker license under mutual recognition.
To qualify for mutual recognition, applicants;
- Must be 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- The applicant must not be a resident of Florida at the time of the application.
You must take the Florida Core Law Exam at a Pearson Vue testing center. Currently, MLS Campus does not offer a Core Law Prep Course. Please follow the link to learn more about Florida Mutual Recognition
What If I Have Two Years’ Experience as a Sales Associate or a Broker License in Another State?
If you are not in a state that has mutual recognition with Florida, you can either apply for your real estate sales associate license and take the 63 Hour Florida pre-licensing course for sales associate, or you can use your two years’ experience, within the past five years, in your current state as a sales associate, or if you have a broker license, to apply for a broker’s license in Florida; however, this would not be a mutual recognition application. You would be required to take the 72 Hour Florida broker pre-license course and the full 100-question state exam. Please follow the link for more information on our 72 Hour Florida Broker Pre License Course.
How much does it cost to become a real estate agent in Florida?
The costs involved in becoming a real estate agent in Florida are as follows;
- Licensing fee for Florida Real Estate Sales Associate = $39.37.
- The fee for state license exam = $36.75.
- Fingerprinting fees vary depending on the vendor
- Pre-Licensing courses also vary depending on which Florida Real Estate School you choose.
How long does it take to become a licensed real estate agent in Florida?
The time it can take you to become a licensed real estate agent in Florida will vary. Our online Florida pre licensing course enables you to study in your own time, and at your own pace. The DBPR can take up to 30 days to process your license application. Bearing this in mind, you can get your license in a little bit over a month or it could take a few months for you to complete your 63 Hour Florida pre licensing course , submit your license application in full, and find a sponsoring broker, to activate your license. Then you are ready to start your new career as a licensed real estate sales associate!
Please go to your blog post How to Kick Start your Real Estate Career in Florida to find out more!
MLS Campus Real Estate School offers competitive pricing and a variety of online real estate license course packages, from audio courses, and extra exam prep, to our basic package. Check out our Florida Real Estate Course pages for promotional offers!
We aim to provide courses to suit all study preferences and budgets, and help our students with licensed instructor support 7 days a week, so that you can achieve your goal of becoming a real estate agent in Florida.
If you have any questions on how to get a real estate license in Florida, or questions regarding our online real estate license courses, please contact us . Our friendly support team members are happy to help!
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