What classes do i need to take to become a real estate agent

Requirements

To start:

• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• You must have a United States Social Security number.
• You must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

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1. Complete 63 hours of approved Pre-Licensing education.

   You must successfully complete an approved 63 clock-hour Pre-Licensing course.

   The CE Shop offers this mandatory course through its advanced web-based platform, where the best of the classroom is combined with the flexibility and convenience of online learning.

   We prepare you for your licensing exam while providing you with the knowledge you need to begin a promising career in real estate.

2. Pass the course final exam.

   After you complete all the course materials, meet the minimum time requirement, and pass the practice exam, there is a course final exam. The minimum passing score is 70%. Within one year of the original examination, you may retest once.

   Beyond that, if you fail the final exam, you must repeat the course prior to being eligible to take the test again.

3. Submit your fingerprints to the Department of Business & Professional Regulation.

   After you pass your exam, you’ll need to submit your fingerprints to the DBPR at least five days before submitting your application to the state. Florida DBPR has an electronic fingerprinting FAQ with questions about requirements. 

4. Complete the application for licensure.

   Click here to apply for your Florida real estate salesperson license with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. You will receive notice from the DBPR when your application is approved. Attached in that notice is a RE Application ID number.

5. Pass the Florida Real Estate Salesperson Exam.

   Next you must take and pass the Florida licensing exam, which is administered by Pearson VUE. This test has two sections, covering both state and national requirements. For more information, see the Pearson VUE Candidate Exam Information here.

   Florida allows the licensing exam to be proctored online. For more information, see the Florida licensing exam website here.

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Steps to Get Your FL Salesperson License

The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) requires completion of the following steps in order to receive a Real Estate Salesperson License in Florida.

1. Complete 63 Hours of Approved Education
2. Pass the Course Final Exam
3. Submit Fingerprints
4. Complete the Licensing Application
5. Pass the Florida Real Estate Exam

Steps to Become a Real Estate Agent in Florida

Prerequisites

• You must be at least 18 years old
• You need a United States Social Security number
• You must hold a high school diploma or have your GED

• Complete 63 Hours of Approved Education

  The first step to obtaining a license is to complete the 63 clock-hour Florida Pre-License Course. This course covers everything you need to become a Sales Associate and pass the licensing exam.

  Topics include:

  • Foundations of the real estate business
  • Real estate regulations and statutes
  • Agency relationships
  • How to remain compliant with state and federal laws
  • Real property laws
  • Financing options and mortgages

• Pass the Course Final Exam

  After you complete the 63-Hour Course, you must meet FREC's minimum course time requirement, and pass the Unit exams, you will need to take and pass the course final exam with a score of 70% or higher. If you fail the exam, you may retest once within the year of original examination.

  If you fail more than one time, you will need to retake the entire course before being eligible to retake the course final exam.

• Submit Fingerprints to the Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR)

  Once you have completed and passed your course exam, you will need to submit fingerprints to the DBPR 5 days prior to submitting your license application.

• Complete the License Application

  Next, you will need to apply for a license with the Florida (DBPR). Once your appliaction is approved, you will recevie a notice from the DBPR with an attached RE Application ID number.

• Pass the Florida Real Estate Exam

  Finally, you must pass both the state and national portions of the Florida Salesperson License Exam. You can schedule your exam with Pearson Vue online.

How Long Does It Take to Get a Real Estate License in Florida?

On average, the time it takes to get a Florida real estste license is anywhere between 2-5 months. Some students are able to complete the required 63-Hour Pre-License course in just a few weeks while other students may take several months depending on the time they have to spend within their course.

After completing the required class, students should plan to spend an additonal 1-2 months finding a sponsoring broker, going through the license application process, and passing the Florida real estate exam.

How Much Does It Cost to Get a Florida Real Estate License?

The cost to become a real estate agent in Florida can vary depending on the cost of school tuition, where students get their fingerprints and background checks at, and whether students pass their exam on their first attempt or not. However, on average, students should expect to pay around $375.00 to receive their license.

Post-License Education

Once you receive your license, FREC requires you to complete a mandatory course of Post-License education before renewing for the first time.

Sales Associates

Licensees holding a Florida Real Estate Sales Associate License must complete 45 credit hours of Post-License education.

Brokers

Licensees holding a Florida Real Estate Broker License must complete 60 credit hours of Post-License education.

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