Becoming a Licensed Florida Real Estate Sales Associate

Qualifications

1. At least 18 years old
2. High school diploma
3. Be of good character
4. You do not need to be a Florida resident
5. Successful completion of pre-licensing course, either on-line or in classroom
         •Course must be approved by the Florida Real Estate Commission
         •Consists of 63 hours
         •May miss no more than 8 hours of class
         •Covers topics required by the Florida Real Estate Commission
         •Must complete a 100-question final exam scoring at least 70%

6. Pass the Florida real estate sales associate exam, with score of at least 75% (of 100 questions).

Mutual Recognition with other States

1. Florida has a mutual recognition agreement with 10 states:
         •Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma,            Tennessee

2. Licensees of these states may be eligible to receive a Florida Real Estate License
         • May not be a resident of Florida
         • Must have a current, active real estate license obtained through education and examination as            required by that state’s real estate licensing authority
         • Must successfully pass a 40-question Florida real estate law exam (at least 30 correct answers)

License and exam fees:

1. Initial Application fee: $152
2. Testing fee: $31.50

The Process:

1. Obtain an application package.
         • This can be downloaded at: www.myflorida.com/dbpr/re/forms
         • You may also apply online at: https://www.myfloridalicense.com

2. Complete the application
         • Notarize
         • Fingerprints
         • Check for $152
         • Submit to State; this will start process of getting approval to sit for the State exam

3. Enroll in Classroom or Online course
         • Miss no more than 8 hours of 63-hour course
         • Pass final course exam (70% of 100 questions)
                  • If you do not pass, you must wait 30 days to retake the exam
                  • If you do not pass the second time, you must re-enroll for another class

4. Schedule & Pass your State Exam
         • Exam is administered by Promissor, an independent assessment agency
                  • The state notifies Promissor of candidate’s application
                  • Promissor sends the candidate an authorization notice
                  • Candidate selects the exam location, date and time (10 locations available, statewide)
         • Arrive at testing site, at reserved time, with:
                  • 2 forms of signature ID, one with photo
                  • Authorization letter from Promissor
                  • Pre-license school certificate of successful completion
                  • $31.50 exam fee
                  • Calculator! (non-alpha-numeric; non-programmable)
         • Candidates may take a practice tutorial to become familiar with the operation of the computer
         • You will receive your score within seconds of completion
         • If you pass, enter an agreement with a Broker to work under that Broker’s license
         • If you do not pass, you should schedule re-taking the exam
                  • Failing candidates receive a diagnostic score report
                  • Must wait at least one day to re-take
                  • Additional $31.50 exam fee required to re-take

5. File Form RE-2050 with the Division of Real Estate (signed by you and your new Broker), to activate     the license. Until you do so, your license will have “inactive” status