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I want to be a broker for a Florida real estate brokerage, what do I need to complete this process
- By Zitrof Real Estate
- Published 04/2/2010
- Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
A Florida licensed Real Estate Broker looking to open a new branch
office or qualify a real estate business will be require to complete and
submit DBPR
RE 7
Will experience or a license from another state count towards the requirements for a broker’s license in Florida
- By Zitrof Real Estate
- Published 04/2/2010
- Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
A licensed real estate sales associate or broker, who has real estate
experience in another state, may apply the experience toward a Florida
broker’s license, if the applicant has held an active license in that
state for at least 24 months during the preceding five years.
What are the requirements to become a Florida real estate Broker
- By Zitrof Real Estate
- Published 04/2/2010
- Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
To obtain a Florida broker’s license an applicant must meet the
following criteria:
How do I get a duplicate real estate license
- By Zitrof Real Estate
- Published 04/2/2010
- Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
If you just passed your real estate exam, you must allow at least thirty
days from issue date before requesting a duplicate real estate license,
or if you
What is the continuing education requirement for Florida sales associates after the initial renewal
- By Zitrof Real Estate
- Published 04/2/2010
- Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
A Florida sales associate is required to complete 14 hours of continuing
education every two years prior to renewing the license as long as it
is not the first renewal. (Post licensing education must be done in
order to renew in the first renewal cycle.)
What education courses are required to renew my real estate license for the first time
- By Zitrof Real Estate
- Published 04/2/2010
- Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
Florida Real Estate Licensees that received their initial license by
applying as: Initial Sales Associate (completing the 63 hour
pre-licensing education), applied through Mutual Recognition Agreement,
and attorneys must complete post-licensing courses prior to the
expiration of the initial license.
What is a real estate school permit holder
- By Zitrof Real Estate
- Published 04/2/2010
- Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
A school permit holder is the individual who is responsible for directing the overall operation of a proprietary real estate school. A school permit holder must be the holder of a license as a broker, either active or voluntarily inactive, or must hold an instructor’s permit. A school permit holder must also meet the requirements of a school instructor if actively engaged in teaching.
What is a sole proprietor
- By Zitrof Real Estate
- Published 04/2/2010
- Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
A sole proprietor is a real estate broker that is acting individually
without the support of a registered entity.
Does Florida have reciprocity with other states?
- By Zitrof Real Estate
- Published 04/1/2010
- Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
Florida does not have reciprocity with other states, Florida has mutual
recognition agreements with 9 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut,
Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
Can I apply online for a Florida real estate license?
- By Zitrof Real Estate
- Published 04/1/2010
- Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
Some applications for a Florida Real Estate license can be filed online.
You may apply online by going to
What are the requirements to become a Florida Real estate Sales Associate?
- By Zitrof Real Estate
- Published 04/1/2010
- Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
In order to become a Florida Real Estate Sales Associate you must meet
the following requirements:
When and where does the Florida Real Estate Commission meet?
- By Zitrof Real Estate
- Published 04/1/2010
- Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
The Florida Real Estate Commission meets once per month. The dates of Commission meetings can be found at Meeting and Workshops. The Commission meetings are held at the Division of Real Estate offices in Orlando, Florida.
What is the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC)?
- By Zitrof Real Estate
- Published 04/1/2010
- Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
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 appointed by
What is a real estate group license?
- By Zitrof Real Estate
- Published 04/1/2010
- Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
A group license is for an owner/developer who owns properties through
various entities, but all such entities are connected so that such
ownership or control is by the same individual or individuals. A sales
associate or broker associate may have a “group license” in order to
sell for all the entities owned by the owner/developer.What is a real estate company?
- By Zitrof Real Estate
- Published 04/1/2010
- Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
A real estate company is any partnership, limited liability company, or corporation which acts as a broker. Limited liability companies will be licensed as “CQ.” Partnerships and limited liability partnerships will be licensed as “PR.”







