You need five things to get a Florida real estate license.
Be 18. Have a high school diploma. Take a 63-hour course. Pass the state exam. Find a broker.
That's it. Let me break each one down.
The age and education requirements
Florida says you must be 18.
You also need a high school diploma or GED. No college degree required. No special background.
If you graduated high school, you qualify.
The 63-hour pre-licensing course
This is the big one. Florida requires 63 hours of approved education.
You can do it online. You can do it in a classroom. Online is faster for most people.
The course covers contracts, property law, and math. You'll take quizzes along the way.
At the end, you pass a school exam. Then you can apply.
Start the 63-hour course here.
The state application
Once you finish the course, you apply to the DBPR.
DBPR stands for Department of Business and Professional Regulation. They're the ones who issue your license.
The current DBPR sales associate application fee is $62.75. Confirm the fee on the official RE 1 application before submitting.
You'll also submit electronic fingerprints. DBPR headquarters currently charges $36; approved third-party vendor fees can vary.
The state exam
After your application is approved, you schedule the exam.
The exam has 100 questions. You need 75% to pass.
It's multiple choice. You get 3.5 hours.
Most people pass on the first try if they actually studied. If you don't pass, you can retake it.
Finding a broker
When you pass, your license starts inactive.
You need a broker to activate it. A broker is the company you work under.
Interview a few brokerages. Ask about splits, fees, and training.
Once you pick one, they file the paperwork. Then you can sell real estate.
How long does this take?
Fast track: 4-6 weeks.
Normal pace: 8-12 weeks.
The course is the variable. If you study consistently, you finish faster.
Ready to start? Enroll in the course and get licensed.