Florida State Requirements for a Real Estate Salesperson
The state of Florida requires real estate sales professionals to attend prelicensing training and pass two exams before they can receive a license. Salespeople work for real estate brokers and assist both homebuyers and sellers in real estate transactions. Florida real estate licenses enable salespeople to operate only in the state of Florida.
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Basic Requirements
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Anyone with a high school diploma can apply to take the 63-hour state of Florida real estate licensing course. Many community colleges and private educational establishments offer the course throughout the year. At the conclusion of the course, which candidates can attend in person or online, the applicant must satisfactorily pass a course completion exam. Upon completion of that exam, the applicant can take the Florida real estate sales associate exam. As of 2011, the final state exam costs $105. Applicants must pass a background check and supply a fingerprint sample.
After The Exam
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Successful candidates receive a Florida real estate sales associate license after passing the state exam. In order to remain active, salespeople must attend a 45-hour continuing education class within 24 months of passing the initial licensing exam. Class attendees must pass a post-class exam, and those who fail it can retake the exam after 30 days. Anyone who waits more than one year to retake the test loses his license and must re-apply for a real estate license.
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Real Estate Broker
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Every real estate firm in Florida must have one real estate broker on staff. Technically, this individual conducts the real estate transactions; the salespeople act as sales associates. Any salesperson can apply for a broker's license as long as she holds a real estate sales associate license for a continuous 24-month period within five years prior to applying. Brokers must attend 72 hours of classes and pass a final exam.
Other Considerations
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Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida who wish to sell real estate do not have to attend the 63-hour prelicensing course, as long as they are active members of the Florida bar. Attorneys can apply to take the licensing exam by providing the examiner with a copy of their bar card. After passing the exam, attorneys are required to complete the 45-hour continuing education class within the following 24 months.
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