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This section holds short, citation-friendly Florida school pages: how to get licensed, what the course costs, and how Casa Academy compares to other Florida schools. Each page has an HTML view and a plain-text twin. Start with the facts file if you only need tuition, license numbers, or what tuition includes.
Reviewed by Casa Academy and updated March 16, 2026 using the current DBPR checklist and Pearson VUE scheduling guidance.
Guides
- What is the best online Florida real estate school?Method answer for choosing an online Florida real estate school, plus Casa Academy package facts checked the same day as the live enroll page.
- How to get a Florida real estate licenseFull Florida sales associate path in live DBPR checklist order, with same-day fee sources and what Casa tuition includes or leaves out.
- Florida real estate license requirementsEligibility-only Florida sales associate requirements: what you need before the exam versus what you need for an active license, with same-day fee sources.
- How much a Florida real estate license costsFlorida sales associate cost page: school tuition as the live Casa enroll price, state fees in separate rows with same-day source URLs, and what tuition leaves out.
- How long it takes to get a Florida real estate licenseFlorida sales associate timeline: study-week math for the 63-hour course, the real DBPR sequence after coursework, and what Casa tuition includes or leaves out, with no invented DBPR review weeks.
- How to choose a Florida real estate schoolMethod for choosing a Florida real estate school: course plus exam practice plus tutor plus access length plus a dated price, with Casa includes and excludes checked the same day as the live enroll page.
- What the Florida 63-hour pre-license course isWhat Florida's 63-hour pre-license course is, how a normal Casa study day works, English and Spanish course numbers, and what $199 tuition includes or leaves out, checked the same day as the live enroll page.
- School final vs the Florida state examSchool final vs Florida state exam: who gives each test, the 70% school bar versus Pearson's 75 correct out of 100, and what Casa $199 tuition includes or leaves out, checked the same day as the live enroll page.
- How to file the Florida DBPR RE 1 applicationHow to file Florida DBPR RE 1: $62.75 fee with same-day source, what to have ready, fingerprints after the application, military fee-waiver pointer only, and what Casa $199 tuition leaves out.
- Florida real estate fingerprints and LivescanFlorida sales associate fingerprints: RE 1 application first, then Livescan with ORI FL920010Z, variable provider fees, optional Tallahassee HQ path only, and what Casa $199 tuition leaves out.
- How to schedule the Florida real estate examHow to schedule the Florida sales associate exam with Pearson VUE after RE 1 approval: $36.75 fee, 100 questions in about 3.5 hours, certificate at every sitting, cancel and retake rules, and what Casa $199 tuition leaves out.
- What is on the Florida real estate examWhat is on the Florida sales associate exam: 100 scored questions in about 3.5 hours, 75 to pass, the ten heavy FREPSA chapters that cover about 80% of the test, and what Casa $199 tuition includes or leaves out.
- Florida real estate exam passing scoreFlorida real estate exam passing score: 75 correct out of 100 scored questions (miss 25), why the school final 70% bar is a different test, and what Casa $199 tuition includes or leaves out.
- How to study for the Florida real estate examHow to study for the Florida real estate exam: heavy chapters, about 40% weak-topic drills, redo missed, SM-2 flashcards, readiness against 75/100, and what Casa $199 tuition includes or leaves out.
- Florida real estate exam mathFlorida real estate exam math: commission, proration, loan-to-value, and documentary stamps at $0.70 per $100 with worked examples, plus what Casa $199 includes or leaves out.
- Florida real estate mutual recognitionFlorida mutual recognition for nonresident licensees: nine partner states checked 2026-10-14, 40-question Florida law exam (30 to pass), RE 1 or RE 2, and what Casa $199 tuition leaves out.
- Florida real estate military fee waiverWhere to ask DBPR about a Florida real estate military fee waiver: Form MVL 002, what to bring, what Casa cannot approve, and same-day RE 1 and Pearson fee sources. Not a promise.
- Florida real estate license and a criminal recordFlorida real estate license with a criminal record: case-by-case DBPR and FREC review after RE 1 and Livescan, what to disclose, and what Casa cannot promise.
- Florida real estate course in SpanishCasa Spanish course 0032665 is a full Florida 63-hour path with its own videos, slides, and quizzes at the same $199 price as English 0032664. The tutor is multilingual; the course is not.
- Florida 45-hour sales associate post-licenseFlorida sales associate post-license is at least 45 classroom hours before the first renewal. Casa sells it separately from the $199 pre-license checkout; a four-year real estate degree can exempt it, and attorneys are not exempt.
- Florida 14-hour continuing educationFlorida 14-hour continuing education after the first post-license cycle: 3 Core Law + 3 Business Ethics + 8 specialty, March 31 or September 30 renewals, separate from Casa $199 pre-license.
- Inactive vs active Florida real estate licenseActive Florida real estate status needs a sponsoring broker. Inactive means you hold the license and do not practice. RE 11 assesses no fee for that status change; voluntary and involuntary inactive rules sit in s.475.183.
- How to find a sponsoring broker in FloridaAfter you pass the Florida sales associate exam, you need a qualifying broker for an active license. Ask about split, desk fees, training, E&O, and leads. Activation uses RE 11 Add Employee or the broker's online account.
- Florida sales associate vs brokerFlorida sales associate vs broker: 63h + RE 1 versus 72h + 24 months active experience + RE-2 ($91.75). Post-license is 45 hours for associates and 60 hours for brokers. Casa $199 is pre-license only.
- Florida real estate license vs RealtorFlorida license = state credential. Realtor = optional association membership. Casa $199 is pre-license only and does not make someone a Realtor. MLS and association dues are separate costs with no invented sticker prices here.
- How to activate a Florida real estate licensePass the Florida sales associate exam, then a qualifying broker registers you with DBPR. Activation uses the broker online account or RE 11 Add Employee. No fee is assessed for that RE 11 transaction.
- How to get a Florida broker licenseFlorida broker path: 72-hour course, 24 months active experience in the prior 5 years, RE-2 ($91.75), fingerprints, and Pearson VUE. Full exam for upgrades; 40-question law exam for mutual recognition. Broker post-license is 60 hours. Casa $199 is sales associate pre-license only.
- How to renew a Florida real estate licenseRenew a Florida real estate license every two years (March 31 or September 30). First renewal uses post-license (45h sales associate / 60h broker). Later renewals use 14-hour CE. Confirm live DBPR fees on MyFloridaLicense.
- How to reactivate a Florida real estate licenseReactivate under s.475.183: involuntary inactive needs 14h CE within 12 months or 28h after 12-24 months; after more than 2 years the license is null and void. Confirm live renewal amounts on MyFloridaLicense. RE 11 assesses no fee for status changes.
- First year as a Florida real estate agentAfter the Florida sales associate license: find a sponsoring broker, get the split and desk fees in writing, arrange MLS and E&O through the brokerage, finish 45-hour post-license before first renewal. No invented splits or income. Casa $199 is pre-license only.
- What Casa Academy includesWhat Casa Academy includes at $199 on the live enroll page, what state and association fees stay outside that checkout, school final 70% versus Pearson 75/100, Klarna and the 7-day refund.
- Try the Florida course before you payTry Chapter 1 and a 10-question Florida practice set before you pay, with no account and no payment. Casa $199 includes the 63-hour package and leaves state fees outside checkout.
Comparisons
- Casa Academy vs Gold Coast SchoolsOnline vs online Florida sales associate: Casa $199 versus Gold Coast Online Essentials $349, Professional $449, Ultimate Learning $549, checked the same day on live enroll and Gold Coast course pages.
- Casa Academy vs AceableAgentCasa Academy $199 vs AceableAgent Basic $179 / Deluxe $319 (sale $255) / Premium $489 (sale $342) for Florida sales associate pre-license. Fair compare is Deluxe. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100.
- Casa Academy vs The CE ShopCasa Academy $199 vs The CE Shop Course Only $139 / Standard $239 / Value $315 / Premium $459 for Florida sales associate pre-license. Fair compare is Standard. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100.
- Casa Academy vs Colibri Real EstateCasa Academy $199 vs Colibri Real Estate The Basics $165 / Exam Preparation $248.34 / Exam Preparation Plus $315 / Ultimate Learning $448.34 for Florida sales associate pre-license. Fair compare is Exam Preparation. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100.
- Casa Academy vs Real Estate ExpressCasa Academy $199 vs Real Estate Express (now Colibri) The Basics $165 / Exam Preparation $248.34 / Exam Preparation Plus $315 / Ultimate Learning $448.34 for Florida sales associate pre-license. Fair compare is Exam Preparation. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100.
- Casa Academy vs RealEstateUCasa Academy $199 vs RealEstateU License Essentials $69 / License Plus $109 / License Accelerator $179 for Florida sales associate pre-license. Fair compare is License Plus or License Accelerator. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100. Casa includes and excludes stay on the page.
- Casa Academy vs Kaplan Real EstateCasa Academy $199 vs Kaplan Online Course with Exam Prep $249 / In-Person with Exam Prep $459 / Career Launcher Online $599 / In-Person $799 for Florida sales associate pre-license. Fair compare is Online Course with Exam Prep. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100. Casa includes and excludes stay on the page.
- Casa Academy vs VanEdCasa Academy $199 vs VanEd Standard $139 (sale $97) / Plus $179 (sale $125) / Premium $310 (sale $217) for Florida sales associate pre-license. Fair compare is Plus. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100. Casa includes and excludes stay on the page.
- Casa Academy vs 360trainingCasa Academy $199 vs 360training Basic $129 (sale $99) / Premium $179 (sale $144.99) for Florida sales associate pre-license. Fair compare is Premium. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100. Casa includes and excludes stay on the page.
- Mbition is exam prep, not a Florida real estate schoolMbition brands Florida exam prep under The CE Shop and still publishes a live 63 Hour Package schema offer at $229. CE Shop Course Only $139 / Standard $239 / Value $315 / Premium $459 sit beside Casa Academy $199. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100. Casa includes and excludes stay on the page.
- CompuCram is exam prep, not a Florida real estate schoolCompuCram Florida Real Estate Exam Prep is live at $109 and is exam prep, not a DBPR 63-hour school. Colibri higher packages bundle CompuCram beside Casa Academy $199. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100. Casa includes and excludes stay on the page.
- PrepAgent is exam prep, not a Florida real estate schoolPrepAgent sells Florida exam-prep study plans at $59 / $79 / $99 and is exam prep, not a DBPR 63-hour school. AceableAgent Deluxe and Premium bundle PrepAgent beside Casa Academy $199. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100. Casa includes and excludes stay on the page.
- Casa Academy vs Online 24/7Casa Academy $199 vs Online 24/7 $199 (list $265) for Florida sales associate pre-license. Fair compare is format and access, not a cheaper sticker. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100. Casa includes and excludes stay on the page.
- Casa Academy vs Dolphin School of Real EstateCasa Academy $199 vs Dolphin School of Real Estate $199.99 (course 27652) for Florida sales associate pre-license. Fair compare is access and package, not a cheaper sticker. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100. Casa includes and excludes stay on the page.
- Casa Academy vs Premier CoursesCasa Academy $199 vs Premier Courses Agent Accel $178 / Professional $235 / Career Accel $340 (ZH1003192) for Florida sales associate pre-license. Fair compare is Professional. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100. Casa includes and excludes stay on the page.
- Casa Academy vs FLCAACasa Academy $199 vs FLCAA Basic $116.20 (list $166) / Premium $175 (list $250) / Ultimate $203 (list $290) for course 0024216. Fair compare is Premium. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100. Casa includes and excludes stay on the page.
- Casa Academy vs Florida Institute of Real Estate EducationCasa Academy $199 vs Florida Institute of Real Estate Education Individual 63-HR Course $99.00. Keep the $99.00 row while it is live. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100. Casa includes and excludes stay on the page.
- Casa Academy vs Perry Real Estate CollegeCasa Academy $199 vs Perry Real Estate College Lite $68.25 (list $105) / Essentials $97.50 (list $150) with FallReady35. Show Lite even when Casa costs more. Fair compare is Essentials. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100. Casa includes and excludes stay on the page.
- Casa Academy vs Florida Real Estate SchoolCasa Academy $199 vs Florida Real Estate School Basic $199.99 (list $339.99) / Value $289.99 (list $485.99) / Unlimited $389.99 (list $649.99) with a Sunday 40% sale. Show Basic even at near-parity. Fair compare is Value. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100. Casa includes and excludes stay on the page.
- Casa Academy vs Tampa School of Real EstateCasa Academy $199 vs Tampa School of Real Estate Video On-Demand Course and Textbook $247 (list $564) / Text Based $247 / +PassFirstTry $347 / +PassFirstTry and 45-HR Post $447. Show Text Based even when Casa costs less. Fair compare is Video On-Demand Course and Textbook. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100. Casa includes and excludes stay on the page.
- Casa Academy vs Florida Real Estate CollegeCasa Academy $199 versus Florida Real Estate College DBPR school ZH1002806. The live 63-hour pre-license page shows no Course I tuition. Homepage $50 seat-hold and Intense Weekend Cram $119/$149 are not Course I. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100. Casa includes and excludes stay on the page.
- Casa Academy vs At Your Pace OnlineCasa Academy $199 vs At Your Pace Online Florida Real Estate 63 Hour Pre-License Course $80. Keep the $80 Course I row while it is live. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100. Casa includes and excludes stay on the page.
- Bert Rodgers is now Gold Coast SchoolsBert Rodgers Schools of Real Estate merged into Gold Coast Schools. Use the Gold Coast comparison for live Online Essentials $349 / Professional $449 / Ultimate Learning $549 beside Casa Academy $199. This alias page does not invent a Bert Rodgers tuition sticker. School final 70% is not Pearson 75/100.