Florida Real Estate License Requirements
Sales Associate License Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have high school diploma or GED
- Complete and pass the state approved 63 hour Sales Associate Pre-License course
- Submit application to the Division of Real Estate with the appropriate fee
- Pass the state exam
- Exceptions to the above:
- Attorneys with a current Florida Bar Card
- 4 year Degree in Real Estate
Broker's License Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have high school diploma or GED
- Complete and pass the state approved 72 hour Brokers Pre-License course
- Hold an active Sales Associate license for 24 months out of the past 5 years
- Completed applicable post license education
- Submit application to the Division of Real Estate with the appropriate fee
- Pass the state exam
- Exceptions to the above:
- 4 year Degree in Real Estate
Appraisal License Requirements
All Appraisal applicants must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or it’s equivalent.
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Mutual Recognition
Florida has mutual recognition with 8 states:
Applicant must hold a valid, current and active real estate license, in good standing, issued by the Real Estate licensing agency in the state from which the applicant is applying.
Each licensee who applies for Florida licensure from a state or jurisdiction that has a current mutual recognition agreement with Florida must pass a written Florida-specific real estate law examination. The exam consists of 40 questions of 1 point in value each. A grade of 30 points or higher must be achieved to pass.
