Classroom Broker Pre-Licensing Course (72 Hours)

Course Description

The 72-Hour Real Estate Broker Prelicensing course includes:

  • State approved course and final exam
  • Textbook-Florida Real Estate Brokers Guide
  • Supplemental study materials
  • Completion slip issued after course completed
  • Personalized diploma suitable for framing

An optional State Exam Review Course is offered for $95.00
One-on-one tutoring is available. Contact the school for price and availability.

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Questions About Course Material
An instructor is available Monday thru Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Technical Support or any other questions
Our office staff is available from 8:00am to 10:00pm every day.

 

Requirements for Licensure

To be eligible for a real estate broker license, the state of Florida requires you to…

  • hold an active sales associate license for at least 24 months out of the past 5 years
  • be at least 18 years of age.
  • have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
  • receive approval of your state application.
  • complete and pass a state approved 72-hour course.
  • pass a state examination.
  • You do not need to be a Florida resident.

State Application and Testing Process

Step 1: Fill Out State Application

You can submit the application in two ways:

Online – Department of Business and Professional Regulation website
Mail – Download and print the application
The Application fee paid to the state is $115.00
It will take 4-6 weeks on average for the state to process and approve your application
Check the status of your application by clicking here
You must submit your fingerprints electronically before your application can be approved.

Step 2: Submit Finger Prints

Appointments are scheduled with the state testing vendor , Pearson Vue.
This can be done online, or by calling (877) 238-8232
Schedule Fingerprint Appointment Online
Pearson Vue Testing Locations
The fingerprinting fee is $57.25

Step 3: Complete the 72-hour Licensing Course

Completion Slips are issued upon completion of the course

Step 4: Pass the state exam

Before you can take your state exam, the state must approve your application for licensure. You must bring your completion slip with you to be permitted to test.
To schedule your exam, contact Pearson VUE, the state testing vendor. They have locations throughout the state. You can make an appointment online, or by calling (888) 204-6289
The exam fee paid to Pearson VUE is $31.50
The state exam is a 100 question multiple choice test with a passing score of 75%.
If you fail the exam, you may retake it as many times as necessary, at a cost of $31.50 each time, as soon as you can make a new appointment.

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Course Breakdown

UnitDescription
IntroductionOrientation
1Becoming a Licensed Real Estate Broker
2Opening a Real Estate Office
3Owning, Managing, and Supervising a Real Estate Office
4Escrow Management
5Office Inspections and the Disciplinary Process
6Overview of Real Estate Valuation
7Sales Comparative, Cost Depreciation, and Income Approach
8Comparative Market Analysis
9Basic Business Appraisal
10Brokerage Relationships
11Contracts
12Financing Real Estate
13Closing Real Estate Transactions
14Federal Income Tax Laws Affecting Real Estate
15Investment Real Estate
16Zoning and Planning, Subdividing of Land, and Special Issues
17Environmental Concerns Affecting Real Estate Transactions
18Property Management
19The Real Estate Market
Final Exam3 Hour Timed Exam (100 ques. Multiple choice)