Note that it is not necessary to be a Florida resident to obtain a Florida real estate license.
The course you need to obtain an entry-level real estate license is the Real Estate Sales Associate Pre-License Different learners have different needs; be sure to choose a course option (online vs. classroom) that works best for your schedule and learning style. Not all real estate schools offer the same level of service. When choosing a class, don’t look only at the cost; also consider the services (live help, tech support, practice tests) that the school provides before making your choice.
The application will ask you questions about your identity, any current or previous licenses you may hold, and a number of background questions. Fill out the application honestly, and as completely as possible. The current application fee is $89, and can be paid electronically or by check of money order.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains a list of acceptable Livescan vendors on its website. [7] X Research source Most people opt to have their fingerprinting done by Pearson Vue, the same company that will administer your Real Estate examination. This can even be scheduled for the same day as your exam, if you set the appointments up at the same time. The current fingerprinting fee is $53. 50. [8] X Research source The fingerprinting vendor will require an ORI number to correctly process your information. The ORI number for Real Estate Sales and Brokers is FL920010Z.
Your completion certificate will remain valid for 2 years. If you do not pass the real estate exam in that time, you will need to retake the pre-exam certification class.
There are also numerous online tutoring sites that offer assistance on passing the Florida real estate exam. Some of these also offer free training/test prep videos on YouTube. [10] X Research source Many real estate schools also offer intensive pre-exam review or exam prep courses.
You can check the status of your application at the DBPR website. [11] X Research source
The phone line is open Monday-Friday, 8am to 11pm, Saturday 8am to 5pm , and Sunday from 10am to 4pm, Eastern Standard Time. Be sure to record the confirmation number given at the end of the call.
You will receive an official score report that includes your photo as soon as you complete the exam.
Be sure to do allow time for additional studying before you retake the exam to improve your odds of success.
You can begin looking for a broker to sponsor you at any time during the licensing process. Be sure to interview with a number of different brokers before making a selection, as different brokers have different fee schedules, and provide different services. Most real estate brokerages are always looking for new salespersons. Begin by calling brokerages in your area (think about which signs you typically see up at homes you’d be interested in selling,) and go from there.
For questions about this process, you can call the Department of Business and Professional Regulation Customer Contact Center at (850) 487-1395.
