| Home | License Requirements | School Policy Manual | Contact Us | A Florida Real Estate License School Educating Real Estate Professionals Frequently Asked Questions   What are the requirements for a Florida real estate sales associate license? You must be at least 18 years of age. Have a high school diploma or General Education diploma (GED). Complete and pass the state approved 63 hour course. Pass the state examination. You do not need to be a Florida resident. When may I submit my application? The application may be sent in before, during or after the course. How do I submit my application? First, you must apply to the state with a fee of $152. After approval by the state, you may schedule your exam with the state examiner Promissor by selecting the date and time from their selection of testing sites. The state will then contact you to verify your schedule to sit for the exam. The exam fee is $31.50 and is payable with a check or money order. How is the test administered? There will be multiple locations in major metropolitan areas. Exams will be given by the state test vendor Promissor on computer touch screens. How long after taking the state exam will I be notified of passing? Candidates will receive grades immediately at the test location. What is the license renewal period? What are the continuing education requirements to keep my license? A 45 hours of post-licensing education is required during the first renewal period (18-24 months after passing the state exam). Subsequently your license must be renewed every 2 years by completing 14 hours of continuing education. You can maintain an active or voluntary inactive license for life. Active sales associates are individuals whom have placed their license with a real estate firm. These firms are generally members of one or more Realtor Associations with required fees to all active salespersons licensed with that firm. What can I do with a sales associates license? You can be involved in the listing and selling of residential, commercial, industrial property, land, business opportunities, and time-shares. You can also rent and manage real property. I have an out-of-state real estate license. Do I have to take the course? Not necessarily, Florida has a mutual recognition program with 10 states. Call our administration office for a detailed explanation. | Licensing Requirements | School Policy Manual | Home | Contact Us |     Copyright © 2004, 2005, 2006 Edward Gato Real Estate School. All rights reserved.