Florida Real Estate License Requirements 📜

For Salespersons 🧑‍💼

Age and Residency 🎂🏠

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No Florida residency requirement.

Character Standards 🛡️

• The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) requires applicants to demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity.
• If uncertain, you can request a Moral Character Determination form.

Education Requirements 📚

• Complete 63 hours of pre-license education from a FREC-approved school.
• Topics include real estate principles, practices, and Florida-specific laws.

Application Process 📄

• Submit your application online through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
• Paper applications are available but may incur additional fees.

Background Check and Fingerprinting 🔍

• Complete a background check and fingerprinting through a FREC-approved vendor.
• Fees vary depending on the provider.

Sponsorship Requirement 🤝

• You must be sponsored by an active Florida-licensed broker to activate your license.

Exam and Fees 💳

• Pass the Pearson VUE Florida real estate exam ($36.75).
• Pay the FREC licensing fee ($83.75).

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For Brokers 🧑‍💼

Basic Requirements 📋

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No Florida residency requirement.

Experience and Education 🎓

• Complete 72 hours of approved pre-license education.
• Have at least 2 years of active experience as a licensed real estate salesperson within the last 5 years.

Application and Background Check 📑

• Submit your application to FREC and complete fingerprinting and background check requirements.

Exam and Fees 💰

• Pass the Florida broker exam ($36.75).
• Pay the FREC licensing fee ($111.75).

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Exam Outline and Resources 📖

Florida Real Estate Exam Outline

Access crucial information regarding the Pearson VUE Florida Real Estate Exam. Download and read the Candidate Handbook to fully understand the test-taking process:

Florida Real Estate Candidate Handbook (PDF)

Passing Scores 🎯

• Salesperson Exam: 100 questions (national and state-specific).
  • Passing Score: 75 correct answers.
• Broker Exam: 100 questions (national and state-specific).
  • Passing Score: 75 correct answers.
• Time Allowed: 3.5 hours to complete either exam.

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What to Bring on Exam Day 🎒

• Two matching forms of ID with signatures; one must be government-issued with a photo (e.g., driver's license, passport). dshs.texas.gov
• A basic, silent, non-scientific calculator (optional).

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Important Florida Real Estate Contacts 📞

Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC)

• Address: 400 W. Robinson St., Suite N801, Orlando, FL 32801
• Phone: 850-487-1395
• Website: myfloridalicense.com
• Email: call.center@myfloridalicense.com

Florida Realtors

• Address: 7025 Augusta National Dr., Orlando, FL 32822
• Phone: 407-438-1400
• Website: floridarealtors.org
• Email: info@floridarealtors.org