Florida Real Estate License Course - 63 Hours Online
Get Your Florida Real Estate License - DBPR Approved Course #27652 - Start Your Career Today
Course approved by the DBPR (course 0027652)
Step-by-step guide to becoming a licensed realtor in Florida
Want to become a real estate agent in Florida? Here's exactly what you need to do:
Florida law requires all aspiring real estate agents to complete a DBPR-approved 63-hour pre-licensing course before taking the state exam. Our course (#27652) is officially approved and covers everything you need: Florida real estate law, contracts, property valuation, financing, ethics, and professional practices.
After completing our course, you'll be eligible to schedule your state licensing exam with Pearson VUE. You need 75% to pass (75 out of 100 questions). Our course includes unlimited practice exams that mirror the real test, so you'll be fully prepared.
Once you pass the state exam, submit your application to the DBPR along with fingerprints ($50) and the application fee ($83.75). Your license will be processed within 2-3 weeks.
With your Florida real estate license in hand, you can join a brokerage and start selling properties, helping clients, and building your career.
Total Cost to Get Licensed:
Approximately $370 (course $199.99 + exam $36.75 + application $83.75 + fingerprints $50). Our course is your most important investment - it prepares you to pass on your first try.
⚠️ Important:
You have 12 months to complete the course and 2 years from completion to pass the state exam. Don't wait - start building your future today.
1.The Real Estate Business
1.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS
1.1.1 Real estate activities
1.1.2 Professional specialties
1.1.3 Property type specialization
1.1.4 Why Hire a Real Estate Professional
1.2 REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
1.2.1 Forms of specialization
1.2.2 Additional areas of specialization
1.2.3 Skills and knowledge
1.3 DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
1.3.1 Land acquisition
1.3.2 Subdividing and development
1.3.3 Construction
1.4 THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
1.4.2 Real estate license laws
1.5 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Chapter 1 Overview: The Real Estate Business Snapshot Review
Quiz 1
Learning Objectives and Content
2.1 HISTORY AND PURPOSES OF REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAWS
2.1.1 History of Florida’s real estate license law
2.1.2 Purpose of regulation
2.1.3 Important Florida real estate statutes and rules
2.2 LICENSE CATEGORIES
2.2.1 Broker
2.2.2 Sales associate
2.2.3 Broker associate
2.3 GENERAL LICENSURE PROVISIONS
2.3.1 General qualifications
2.3.2 Required disclosures
2.3.3 Reasons for denial
2.4 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2.4.1 Fees
2.4.2 Application form
2.4.3 Background checks
2.4.4 Application omissions
2.4.5 Application approval
2.4.6 Appealing denials
2.4.7 Application validity period
2.4.8 Nonresident Applications
2.4.9 Course Requirements
2.4.10 Education exemptions
2.5 SALES ASSOCIATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
2.5.1 General license Requirements
2.5.2 Prelicense course
2.5.3 State license Examination
2.6 BROKER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
2.6.1 General license requirements
2.6.2 Experience requirement
2.6.3 Prelicense course
2.6.4 State license examination
2.7 NONRESIDENT LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
2.7.1 Florida resident defined
2.7.2 Nonresident application requirements
2.7.3 Mutual recognition
2.7.4 The Occupational Opportunity Act
2.8 LICENSE INFORMATION; REGISTRATION
2.8.1 License information
2.8.2 Registration
2.9 LICENSE RENEWAL EDUCATION
2.9.1 Post license Requirement
2.9.2 Continuing Education
2.9.3 Reactivation education
2.10 ACTIVITIES REQUIRING LICENSURE; EXEMPTIONS
2.10.1 Individuals required to be licensed
2.10.2 Individuals exempt from licensure
Chap 2 Real Estate License Law and Qualifications for Licensure Snapshot Review
Quiz 2
Learning Objectives and Content
3.1 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
3.1.1 Organizational structure
3.1.2 Definitions
3.1.3 Legislative intent
3.1.4 Department powers and duties
3.1.5 Licensing examinations
3.2 DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
3.3 FLORIDA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
3.3.1 Purpose of regulation
3.3.2 Rules governing internal organization and operation
3.3.3 General structure
3.3.4 Duties and powers
3.4 LICENSE RENEWAL & STATUSES
3.4.1 License renewal
3.4.2 License status
3.5 MULTIPLE AND GROUP LICENSES
Real Estate License Law and Commission Rules Snapshot Review
Quiz 3
Learning Objectives and Content
4.1 ESSENTIALS OF REAL ESTATE AGENCY
4.1.1 Historical perspective
4.1.2 Basic roles
4.1.3 Types of agency
4.1.4 Creating an agency relationship
4.1.5 Terminating an agency relationship
4.2 FIDUCIARY DUTIES
4.2.1 Fiduciary duties to the client
4.2.2 Agent's duties to the customer
4.2.3 Principal's general duties
4.3 BROKERAGE RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURE ACT
4.3.1 Residential transactions
4.3.2 Disclosure notices
4.3.3 Nonrepresentation relationships
4.3.4 Single agency relationships
4.3.5 Transaction broker relationships
4.3.6 Transitioning to transaction broker
4.3.7 Designated sales associate
4.3.8 Documentation
Chap 4 Authorized Relationships, Duties, and Disclosure Snapshot Review
Quiz 4
Learning Objectives and Content
5.1 BROKERAGE OFFICES
5.1.1 Office requirements
5.1.2 Branch offices
5.1.3 Entrance sign requirements
5.1.4 Temporary shelters
5.1.5 Sales associate officing
5.2 GUIDELINES FOR ADVERTISING
5.2.1 Prohibitions
5.2.2 Wording of advertisements
5.2.3 Internet advertising
5.2.4 Telephone solicitation laws
5.2.5 Florida telemarketing laws
5.3 HANDLING DEPOSITS
5.3.1 Escrow account deposit requirements
5.3.2 Management of escrow accounts
5.4 REPRESENTING LICENSEE EXPERTISE
5.4.1 Offering an opinion of title
5.4.2 Offering a representation of value
5.4.3 Misrepresentation of value
5.4.4 Unauthorized practice of law
5.5 COMMISSIONS
5.5.1 Prohibitions
5.5.2 Kickbacks
5.5.3 Procuring cause
5.6 CHANGE OF EMPLOYER OR ADDRESS
5.6.1 FREC notification
5.6.2 Sales associate broker change
5.6.3 Change of address
5.7 BUSINESS ENTITY LICENSING & REGISTRATION
5.7.1 May register as brokerage
5.7.2 May not register as brokerage
5.8 TRADE NAMES
5.9 ETHICAL PRACTICES
5.9.1 Codes of ethics
5.9.2 Disclosure
5.9.3 Fraud and negligence
5.9.4 Brokerage cooperation
5.9.5 Personal assistants
Real Estate Brokerage Activities & Procedures Snapshot Review
Quiz 5
Learning Objectives and Content
6.1 DEFINITIONS
6.2 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
6.2.1 The complaint
6.2.2 DBPR investigation
6.2.3 Probable-cause panel
6.2.4 Formal/ administrative complaint
6.2.5 Stipulation
6.2.6 Voluntary relinquishment
6.3 COMMISSION MEETING
6.3.1 Informal hearing
6.3.2 Formal hearing
6.3.3 FREC-issued final order
6.3.4 Judicial review
6.4 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
6.4.1 FREC authority
6.4.2 Violations and penalties
6.4.3 Penalties issued by court of law
6.5 REAL ESTATE RECOVERY FUND
6.5.1 Brokerage transactions
6.5.2 Persons unqualified to make claim
6.5.3 Payment for claims
6.5.4 Fund limit and fees
Violations of License Law, Penalties, & Procedures Snapshot Review
Quiz 6
Everything You Need to Know About the Florida Real Estate License Course
o get your Florida real estate license: 1) Complete a DBPR-approved 63-hour course like ours (#27652), 2) Pass the state exam with 75% or higher, 3) Submit your application to DBPR with fingerprints, 4) Receive your license and join a brokerage. The entire process takes 2-4 weeks after passing the exam.
Total cost is approximately $370: our 63-hour course ($199.99), state exam fee ($36.75), DBPR application fee ($83.75), and fingerprinting (approx. $50). The course is your most important investment as it prepares you to pass the exam on your first attempt.
You have 12 months of access from enrollment. Most students complete the 63 hours in 1-2 weeks studying at their own pace. You can pause and resume whenever you want, studying as fast or slow as you prefer.
Yes, our DBPR-approved course is 100% online. All 63 hours of lessons, study materials, and practice exams are available 24/7. Study from anywhere with internet access - home, office, or on the go.
Requirements are: 1) Be 18 years old, 2) Have a high school diploma or GED, 3) Have a social security number, 4) Complete the 63-hour pre-licensing course from a DBPR-approved school, 5) Pass the state exam, 6) Submit fingerprints and background check. No prior real estate experience required.