| Please click a question below to find out
the answer: |
| Questions |
| 1) |
What are the requirements to become a Florida Real Estate Agent? |
| 2) |
What does a Real Estate Agent do? |
| 3) |
How long is the real estate salespersons course? |
| 4) |
Is there a test? |
| 5) |
How does a real estate license become active? |
| 6) |
What is required to maintain a license? |
| 7) |
Is a final exam necessary for continuing education? |
| 8) |
What is the fee to apply for a license? |
| 9) |
What is the difference between a licensed Real Estate Broker and Agent? |
| 10) |
What are the requirements to become a broker? |
| |
|
| Answers |
| |
|
| 1) |
What are the requirements to become a Florida Real Estate Agent? |
| |
• 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 |
| |
Back to top |
| |
|
| 2) |
| |
A Real Estate agent is a person licensed by a state to represent a buyer or seller in a real estate transaction in exchange for a commission. Unless they are also brokers, agents must work in association with a real estate broker or brokerage company. |
| |
Back to top |
| |
|
| 3) |
| |
The course is a total of 63 hours, which is the minimum mandated by the state. |
| |
Back to top |
| |
|
| 4) |
|
| |
Yes. This course requires a school exam with a passing grade of 70% or better. After passing the test you will be eligible to set an appointment to take the State exam to become licensed. The fee for the state exam is $31.50. |
| |
Back to top |
| |
|
| 5) |
| |
In order to have an active real estate license you must be affiliated with a broker and complete Form RE 2050. |
| |
Back to top |
| |
|
| 6) |
|
| |
The FL Real Estate Commission requires every new real estate licensee to complete a 45-hour post license course by the expiration date of the initial license. In addition, every licensee must take a minimum of 14 hours of continuing education every 2 years. |
| |
Back to top |
| |
|
| 7) |
| |
Final exams are only required for distance learning continuing education courses. A score of 80% or better is required for passing. |
| |
Back to top |
| |
|
| 8) |
| |
The initial fee to apply for a real estate license is $152.00. The two year renewal cost is currently $85.00 for licensees. |
| |
Back to top |
| |
|
| 9) |
| |
Most states require real estate sales professionals to be licensed by the state, so that they can control education and experience requirements and have a central authority to resolve consumer problems. The terminology used to identify real estate professionals varies a little from state to state. Brokers are generally required to have more education and experience than real estate salespersons or agents.
The person you normally deal with is a real estate agent or salesperson. The salesperson is licensed by the state, but must work for a broker. All listings are placed in the broker's name, not the salesperson's name. A broker can deal directly with home buyers and sellers, or can have a staff of salespersons or agents working for him or her. |
| |
Back to top |
| |
|
| 10) |
|
| |
To become a broker in the state of Florida, you must:
• 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 12 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
|
| |
Back to top |
| |
|
