Getting your Florida real estate license might seem daunting, but we’re here to guide you through the process.
Read on to learn about the 5 steps you’ll need to complete before starting your career in Florida real estate. To learn about how much it costs to get your real estate license, visit our Florida Pre-Licensing pricing page.
Be at least eighteen years of age
Have a valid United States social security number
Have been registered as an active licensed Sales Associate for at least 24 months in the preceding 5 years.
Complete the 72 hours of approved Broker Pre-Licensing education as required by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The education prerequiste to taking the broker course is the completion of the 63-Hr. FL Sales Associate Pre‑Licensing course.
After you complete all the course materials and pass the practice exam, you must pass a course final exam. The minimum passing score is 70%.
Next, you’ll need to pass the Florida Real Estate Broker Licensing Exam. Pearson VUE administers the licensing exam. This test consists of two portions, covering both state and national requirements. For more information, see the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation candidate exam information here. The minimum passing score is 75%.
Before you become licensed as a Broker, the state will need to run a background check and take your fingerprints. It’s highly recommended that you submit your fingerprints at least 5 days prior to applying for your license. Find more information on submitting your fingerprints here.
An applicant must have a background check as part of the licensing process. You must submit your fingerprints using a Livescan Service Provider registered with FDLE immediately after submitting your application for licensure.
When you’ve passed the exam and completed everything on the Florida DPBR checklist, you can complete the Florida Broker application.
