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Florida real estate licensing law
The course covers Florida license law, the role of the Florida Real Estate Commission, license qualifications, license status, education requirements, and activities that require a real estate license.
FLORIDA PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION
Florida 63-Hour Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course
Before most applicants can become Florida real estate sales associates, they must successfully complete the state-required pre-licensing education. Here is what the 63-hour course is, what it covers, and what happens after you finish it.
Last reviewed: September 24, 2026
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The course is 60 hours of instruction plus a 3-hour course exam.
Florida requires most sales associate applicants to complete a Florida Real Estate Commission-approved 63-hour pre-licensing course. The current FREC Course I syllabus provides for 60 hours of instruction and a 3-hour end-of-course examination.
WHAT IS THE 63-HOUR COURSE?
Florida's required foundation for new sales associates
The 63-hour course is the standard pre-licensing education requirement for applicants pursuing a Florida real estate sales associate license.
The curriculum is based on the Florida Real Estate Commission's Sales Associate Course Syllabus, commonly referred to as FREC Course I. Approved schools design their courses around that state-prescribed curriculum.
Completing the course does not itself make you a licensed real estate sales associate. It satisfies the education portion of the licensing process. Applicants must also meet the other Florida licensing requirements and pass the separate state examination.
63 HOURS EXPLAINED
The end-of-course exam is part of the 63 hours.
The current FREC Sales Associate Course Syllabus provides for 60 hours of course instruction followed by a 3-hour end-of-course examination. That examination is part of completing the pre-licensing course and is separate from the Florida state licensing examination.
See what to expect on the Florida real estate state exam →WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
The major subjects covered in FREC Course I
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Brokerage relationships and duties
Students learn about authorized brokerage relationships, duties to customers and principals, disclosure requirements, transaction brokerage, single agency, and other responsibilities involved in Florida real estate practice.
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Property rights, ownership, and title
The curriculum includes estates and tenancies, forms of ownership, condominiums and cooperatives, title, deeds, ownership restrictions, and legal descriptions.
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Real estate contracts
Students study the fundamentals of real estate contracts, including how agreements are created, the elements of enforceable contracts, and common issues that arise in real estate transactions.
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Mortgages and financing
The course introduces residential mortgages, different types of mortgage financing, lending concepts, and common sources of funds used in real estate transactions.
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Calculations and closings
Students work with real estate-related computations and concepts associated with transaction closings, giving them experience with the mathematical side of the licensing material.
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Markets, appraisal, investment, and taxes
The FREC syllabus also includes real estate markets and analysis, appraisal principles, real estate investment, business opportunity brokerage, and taxes affecting real estate.
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Planning and zoning
The course concludes with concepts involving land-use planning, zoning, and government regulation affecting the use and development of real property.
ONLINE OR CLASSROOM?
You can complete approved pre-licensing education remotely.
Florida permits approved distance-learning pre-licensing courses in addition to classroom education. That means students are not necessarily required to attend a traditional physical classroom to satisfy the education requirement.
The important distinction is not simply whether a course is online. The course must satisfy Florida Real Estate Commission requirements for pre-licensing education.
AFTER YOU FINISH
The course is one step in the licensing process.
After successfully completing the required pre-licensing education, you still need to complete the remaining Florida licensing requirements, including the application and fingerprinting process and the state licensing examination.
Florida's published sales associate requirements state that the pre-licensing course is valid for licensure purposes for two years after the course completion date.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Florida 63-hour pre-licensing course FAQ
Is the Florida pre-licensing course really 63 hours?
Yes. Florida requires a 63-hour sales associate pre-licensing course for most applicants. The current FREC Course I syllabus allocates 60 hours to instruction and 3 hours to the end-of-course examination.
Can I take the Florida 63-hour real estate course online?
Yes. Florida law allows Commission-approved distance-learning courses as an alternative to classroom instruction. The course must meet Florida Real Estate Commission requirements.
Does the 63-hour course include an exam?
Yes. Satisfactory completion includes an end-of-course examination administered as part of the approved pre-licensing course.
Is the course exam the same as the Florida state real estate exam?
No. The end-of-course examination is part of your pre-licensing education. The Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Examination is a separate state licensing examination taken later in the licensing process.
How long is the 63-hour course valid?
Florida's published sales associate licensing requirements state that the completed pre-licensing course is valid for licensure purposes for two years after the course completion date.
Does everyone have to take the 63-hour course?
Most applicants do, but exemptions can apply. Florida currently identifies certain attorneys and applicants with qualifying four-year real estate degrees as possible pre-licensing education exemptions.
OFFICIAL FLORIDA RESOURCES
Review Florida's current education requirements.
Education rules and course requirements can change. Students should verify current requirements with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the Florida Real Estate Commission.
Florida Real Estate Commission — Education ↗
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Official FREC Sales Associate Course I Syllabus ↗
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PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION
Co-branded 63-hour pre-licensing enrollment is coming soon.
Greyson is preparing tracked partner enrollment through The CE Shop. The CE Shop will remain the school of record and handle payment, course delivery, course-specific support, certificates, and applicable completion reporting. Until the enrollment link is live, use this guide to understand where the 63-hour course fits into your Florida licensing journey.