Frequently Asked Questions - Broker
After completing the post-licensing education requirement during the initial license period, active and inactive licensees must complete at least 14 hours of continuing education during every 2-year license period. Three of the 14 hours must consist of core law. A correspondence and on-line continuing education course is also offered.
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Active members in good standing with The Florida Bar.
Yes, there is a Sales Associate 45-Hour Post-licensing course new salesperson licensees must complete prior to the first expiration of license (usually 18 months).
New broker licensees are required to take 60-hour (two 30-hour sessions) post licensing course prior to the first expiration of license (usually 18 months).
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4-year degree in Real Estate
The test is given by Pearson Vue. To Learn more visit their website to find a location near you to complete your fingerprints and to set up your exam once the application has been approved by the DBPR.
The printable application is available from the DBPR's Site.
The application may be sent in prior to, during or after course completion.
You can open your own firm and hire salespersons to work for you.
Florida has mutual recognition with 9 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Brokers and Sales Associates can qualify for an equivalent type license in Florida if they meet the following qualifications:
If a final exam link appears on the Study Plan page of your online course then you must take the final exam and pass it before your online course is complete. Please refer to any special final exam instructions that may appear in your online course.
Students in the state of Florida might be subject to special requirements such as timed final exams or the ability to only launch the final exam one time.
There are several possible reasons why a renewal cannot be performed online: (1) The license is not in a renewal period, (2) Your license has already been renewed through a different course of action (e.g. you mailed back the renewal notice) or (3) there is an outstanding issue with your license that cannot be fully addressed via the Online Services website.
