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Florida has mutual recognition with 8 states:

Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Nebraska, and Rhode Island. It’s important to understand you cannot “piggy back through another state” You must have gotten your initial license from one of 8 states above and have taken the full pre-license course in that state to qualify for mutual recognition. For example: If you got your license through New York and New York had reciprocity with Connecticut. Because you didn’t actually get your initial license from Connecticut you would not qualify to obtain a mutual recognition real estate license from Florida. (no “piggy backing through states”). It is also important to understand you must not be a resident of Florida at the time of applying to get your real estate license through mutual recognition. If you have already moved to Florida…

Mutual Recognition Information for Florida Real Estate Licenses.

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Does Florida have Reciprocity for real estate licenses from other states or countries? Florida does not have “Reciprocity” with any state or country with regards to real estate licenses. Florida does have what they call Mutual Recognition agreements with selected states and countries as the sole discretion of the Florida Real Estate Commission. Content provided by: https://floridarealestateschool.com

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…

Not All Real Estate Schools are the same…

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Many Florida real estate schools which offer Florida real estate courses online are nationwide real estate schools. They have real estate courses in nearly all states. Florida Real Estate School If you want to earn your Real Estate License, you should look or a school that is focused on a single state. Florida Real Estate School specializes in only one state - Florida (Making them an expert in Florida!) All of their courses are designed for Florida and designed to either obtain your Florida real estate license or to keep and maintain your Florida real estate license by meeting all your educational requirements. All of their Florida real estate school instructors are permitted by the Florida Department of Business and Professionals Regulations. Some real estate schools claim that you can…

Florida Real Estate Commission – What’s New Changes and Updates:

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Announcements from the State. ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL Rule Change – 61J2-3.020 – Post License Education The 30 day wait period to retake your end of course exam has been removed effective March 25, 2018. You will now be able to retake the end of course exam immediately but it cannot be the same exam and you are limited to one retake per course. Announcement – Please be aware that we have finalized a NEW mutual recognition agreement with the regulatory agency for the State of Rhode Island, effective March 19, 2018. When applying for a Florida Real Estate license, you may apply your education and experience to qualify under this new mutual recognition agreement. Announcement – Real Estate Paperless Licensing Started June 4, 2015 The Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the Florida Real Estate Commission are excited…

Real Estate Commission Laws and Rules

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(THE FLORIDA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (FREC) ) Make sure you know the rules... The Florida Real Estate Commission THE FLORIDA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (FREC) administers and enforces the Florida real estate license law, Chapter 475, Part I, Florida Statutes. The Commission is also empowered to pass rules that enable it to implement its statutorily authorized duties and responsibilities. The Florida Real Estate Commission THE FLORIDA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (FREC) was created to protect the public through education and regulation of Real Estate licensees. The Commission consists of seven members who are appointed by the Governor. The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) meets monthly, typically for two days in duration, and scheduled on the third Wednesday of the month and the immediately preceding Tuesday. THE FLORIDA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (FREC) administers…

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…

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…

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…

Renew and Manage My License

Continuing Ed, General Info

DBPR will notify you when your license is due for renewal. In the future, all notices will be provided via email. We encourage you to keep your information up to date and renew online. DBPR online services offer a quick and easy way to renew your business license, find license requirements, apply for a license and update a license. Don't miss any requirements. All requirements for renewal are due by the expiration date (either March 31st or September 30th) by midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) to avoid the license becoming Null and Void. If you are renewing for the first time Post License Course is required. Content provided by: https://floridarealestateschool.com