Info for Floria Real Estate Sales Associate License (salesperson), Broker Associate License and Broker Licenses
Are you interested in obtaining a real estate license in Florida? Here are the specific requirements you need to meet based on your role:
Sales Associate
- Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
- Education: You must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Pre-licensing Course: You must complete a state-approved 63-hour pre-licensing course from a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) approved real estate school.
- Exam: You must pass the Florida real estate license exam with a grade of 75% or higher.
- Background Check: You must have a clean criminal history. Fingerprints will be taken and checked for any criminal history or disciplinary actions.
- Application: You must submit a completed application, including proof of completing the pre-licensing course, passing the exam, and a background check.
- Exam Fee: $36.75
- Initial License Fee: $89.00
- License Renewal Fee: $64.00 (every 2 years, as of 2023)
It's important to note that these fees are subject to change and may vary depending on the year and location. Additionally, there may be additional fees for fingerprinting and background checks. It's always a good idea to check with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for the most up-to-date fee information.
Broker Associate
- Hold an active real estate sales associate license or have completed the required education and experience in real estate
- Have held an active real estate sales associate license for at least 24 months prior to becoming a broker associate
- Complete a 72-hour broker pre-licensing course from a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) approved real estate school
- Pass the Florida real estate broker license exam with a grade of 75% or higher
- Submit a completed application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
- Pass a criminal background check, which includes submitting fingerprints
- Pay the required fees
- Exam Fee: $36.75
- Initial License Fee: $91.75
- License Renewal Fee: $64.00 (every 2 years, as of 2023)
It's important to note that these fees are subject to change and may vary depending on the year and location. Additionally, there may be additional fees for fingerprinting and background checks. It's always a good idea to check with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for the most up-to-date fee information.
Broker
- Hold an active real estate sales associate or broker associate license for at least 24 months prior to becoming a broker
- Complete a 72-hour broker pre-licensing course from a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) approved real estate school
- Pass the Florida real estate broker license exam with a grade of 75% or higher
- Submit a completed application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
- Pass a criminal background check, which includes submitting fingerprints
- Provide proof of at least 24 months of active licensed real estate experience within the past 5 years
- Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Pay the required fees
- Exam Fee: $36.75
- Initial License Fee: $91.75
- License Renewal Fee: $64.00 (every 2 years, as of 2023)
It's important to note that these fees are subject to change and may vary depending on the year and location. Additionally, there may be additional fees for fingerprinting and background checks. It's always a good idea to check with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for the most up-to-date fee information.
The passing scores for the Florida real estate licensing exams are as follows:
- Sales Associate Exam: A score of 75% or higher is required to pass the sales associate exam. The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. You are allotted 3.5 hours to complete the Florida real estate sales associate test.
- Broker Associate Exam: A score of 75% or higher is required to pass the broker associate exam. The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. You are allotted 3.5 hours to complete the Florida Broker Associate exam.
- Broker Exam: A score of 75% or higher is required to pass the broker exam. The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions and you have three and a half hours to complete the Florida Broker exam.
It's important to note that these passing scores are subject to change and may vary depending on the year and location. Additionally, the number of questions and the time allotted for the exam may also vary. It's always a good idea to check with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for the most up-to-date exam information.
Florida Real Estate Exam & Licensing Resources
What is on the Florida Real Estate Exam?
Florida's DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation) provides a guide for real estate exam candidates. It highlights what you'll face on the exam, focusing on 19 essential topics.
- The Real Estate Business (1%)
- License Law and Qualifications for Licensure (6%)
- Real Estate License Law and Commission Rules (2%)
- Authorized Relationships, Duties and Disclosures (7%)
- Real Estate Brokerage Activities and Procedures (12%)
- Violations of License Law, Penalties and Procedures (2%)
- Federal and State Laws Pertaining to Real Estate (4%)
- Property Rights (8%)
- Titles, Deeds, and Ownership Restrictions (7%)
- Legal Descriptions (5%)
- Real Estate Contracts (12%)
- Residential Mortgages (9%)
- Types of Mortgages and Sources of Financing (4%)
- Real Estate Related Computations and Closing of Transactions (6%)
- Real Estate Markets and Analysis (1%)
- Real Estate Appraisal (8%)
- Real Estate Investments and Business Opportunity Brokerage (2%)
- Taxes Affecting Real Estate (3%)
- Planning and Zoning (1%)