Pre License Requirements to obtain a Florida Real Estate Sales Associate License.

Sales Associate
Per s. 475.01(1)(a) “Sales associate” means a person who performs any act specified in the definition of “broker,” but who performs such act under the direction, control, or management of another person. A sales associate renders a professional service and is a professional within the meaning of 95.11(4)(a). Some states refer to a “Sales Associate License” as a “Brokers License”  In Florida A “Brokers License” describes a different type of real estate license.  A sales associate must work under a Florida Broker, Government Agency, Owner or Owner Developer.   Today there are plenty of brokerage offices that offer a wide range of services to support sales associates however some offer 100% commissions with no percentage splits between the broker and the sales associate. A Florida real estate school licensed in Florida pursuant…
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Renewing your Florida Real Estate License that are in involuntary inactive status

Brokers, Continuing Ed, Sales Associate
If you have not renewed your real estate license and it’s not your first renewal your Florida real estate license will go into involuntary inactive status,  (involuntary means not by your choice) you must cease all real estate services immediately while you are in “involuntary inactive status.”  Involuntary Inactive status is applied to licensees who have failed to complete the prior renewal cycle requirements for continuing education and/or fees and are in their last 24 months of licensing. Renewal of an Involuntary Inactive license: If your license has been in "Involuntary Inactive" status for less than one year, the standard 14 hours of continuing education will apply. This education MUST be completed on or before the expiration date.  If your license has an “Involuntary Inactive” status for more than one…
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Post License Requirements:

Brokers, Continuing Ed, Sales Associate
Initial Renewal: After receiving your license, your initial renewal requires post license education: 45 hours for Sales Associates Licenses60 hours for Broker & Broker Associates Licenses Post license education can be completed through distance education (online courses)  or classroom. The only exemption is someone with a 4 year degree, or higher, in real estate. All the candidates who pass a sales associates or broker licensure examination must satisfactorily complete a Commission prescribed post-licensing educational course prior to first renewal following initial licensure. For a sales associate, the post-licensing education course shall consist of one or more Commission approved course which total at least 45 classroom hours, and for a broker, the courses shall total at least 60 classroom hours. Any licensee who has received a 4-year degree in real estate from an accredited institution of higher…
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What to bring to the Pearson Vue Testing Center for the Florida Real Estate State Exam.

What to bring to the Pearson Vue Testing Center for the Florida Real Estate State Exam.

Brokers, General Info, Sales Associate
Ensure that you bring the correct identification for admission to the test center: Please be prepared to show two (2) forms of valid, original identification, one of which must have your signature: Passport ANDAnother form of government/official issued identification, such as a driving license or other photographic identification. Important: If you do not bring the correct identification with you to the test center, and are refused admission, payments for the exam and delivery fees are non-refundable nor transferable to another exam date.Photo copies of identification will not be accepted for admission to the test center.Print out and bring a copy of your booking confirmation from Pearson VUE to the test center.We ask that you arrive at the test center 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. This will give you adequate…
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Finger Print Information:

Finger Print Information:

Brokers, General Info, Sales Associate
Live Scan Device We suggest that you submit your fingerprints using a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved Livescan Device Vendor at least 5 days prior to submitting your application for licensure. This will allow sufficient time for FDLE to process your fingerprints and submit the results to the Department. If your fingerprint results are not received by the Department at the time your application is being processed, your application will be deemed incomplete. Where do I get the ORI number to submit to the vendor? The ORI number identifies the correct profession and the agency that is responsible for processing your request. The ORI numbers are indicated next to each profession. Real Estate Sales and Brokers - FL920010Z You can scroll through a list of vendors using the…
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Where can you take the Florida Real Estate State Exam?

Where can you take the Florida Real Estate State Exam?

Brokers, General Info, Sales Associate
The state of Florida uses Pearson VUE for their testing services. A global leader in computer-based testing The good news they are located in every state and in some countries outside of the United States.   You can go to any testing center located anywhere if it’s operated by Pearson Vue.  They even have testing centers at military bases for the United States Military. After you have completed your fingerprints and applied to the state of Florida and most importantly taken your required real estate course with an approved real estate school like theFloridaRealEstateSchool.com    You will receive a 9 digit number known as the FLDBPR ID from the state of Florida with your approval to take the Florida Real Estate Exam.  FLDBPR ID: Your FLDBPR ID must be configured as FLDBPR+ your…
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Requirements For Real Estate Sales Associate License

General Info, Sales Associate
• Complete The Florida Real Estate Commission (F.R.E.C.) Course I at an approved real estate school. • 18 Years of age or older. • High School diploma or equivalent. • Citizenship and or Residency are NOT requirements.  • Link to take your required Florida Real Estate Course THE FLORIDA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (FREC) Course I  Sales Associate 63-hour Course Content provided by: https://floridarealestateschool.com
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Exemptions:

Brokers, Continuing Ed, Sales Associate
Any person who has obtained a 4-year degree or higher in real estate from an accredited institution of higher education which substantially covers the Commission prescribed course subject matter at such college or university shall also be deemed to have satisfactorily completed the course. Application for equivalency evaluation shall be accompanied by an official transcript from the college or university or by appropriate certificate issued by a real estate school registered in Florida pursuant to Section 475.451, F.S., showing the real estate subjects taken together with date completed and grade attained. The Commission may request supportive documentation to determine course equivalency. Any active member in good standing with The Florida Bar who is otherwise qualified under the real estate license law is exempt from the Commission-prescribed prerequisite education course for…
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