If you're a real estate agent in Florida, you may be wondering if it's time to upgrade your license. Even if you're not ready to open your own brokerage, you can elevate your status to broker associate at your current firm. We're here to guide you through the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) licensing requirements for a broker's license.
To open your own brokerage in Florida or become aa broker associate you'll need a broker licene, which leads us to your next question.
If you're a real estate agent in Florida, you may be wondering if it's time to upgrade your license. Recently, the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) updated their licensing requirements, which now include a broker's license.
You'll need a broker's license in order to sell real estate in Florida, which leads us to your next question.
Requirements Needed:
✓ 2 Years Experience
✓ 18 Years Old
✓ High School Diploma or Equivalent
✓ US Social Security Number
✓ Approval of FL Application
✓ Complete Pre-License Course
✓ Pass Course Exam (70%)
✓ Pass State Exam (75%)
**2 Years of Active License Under Broker within the Last 5 Years. Out-of-State Experience Also Applies!
The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) requires you to complete the 72-hour Florida broker pre-licensing course. This course can be taken online or in a classroom.
The FREC will conduct a criminal background check using your fingerprints. Having a criminal history does not immediately disqualify you from licensure. Your application may be reviewed by the FREC.
You must apply for your Florida broker license with the Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR).
Once your DBPR application is approved, you may schedule your state exam. You'll receive an email from Pearson VUE with your FLREAPP number. You may schedule your exam before you have completed the course.
The end-of-course exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. You must score at least 70% to pass. Upon passing you will be issued the completion certificate required for your state exam.
The state exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. You must score at least 75% to pass. Upon passing you will immediately be issued your Florida real estate broker license.
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If you do not score at least 70% on the end-of-course exam, FREC rules require that you wait 30 days before you can retake a different version of the exam. If you do not pass on the second attempt of your exam, FREC rules require that you retake the course in full. Under our 1-Year Retake Guarantee, as long as you retake the course within 1-year of the start date of your course, we do not charge any retake fees. Retakes are subject to space availability.
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