Be at least 18 years old
Florida broker applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
FLORIDA BROKER PATH
How to Become a Florida Real Estate Broker
Moving from sales associate to broker requires more than taking a class. Florida looks at your age, education, experience, post-license history, broker pre-license education, application, fingerprints, and examination.
QUICK ANSWER
For the standard Florida upgrade path, the key experience number is 24 active months during the preceding 5 years.
Once you meet the eligibility requirements, you complete the required broker education, application and screening steps, pass the broker examination, and activate the new license.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Florida broker eligibility checklist
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
DBPR requires a high school diploma or its equivalent for broker licensure.
Have a U.S. Social Security number
A United States Social Security number is required to apply.
Meet the broker experience requirement
The standard path requires at least 24 active months of qualifying real estate experience during the five years immediately before becoming licensed as a broker.
Complete sales associate post-license education when required
A Florida sales associate must satisfy the sales associate post-license requirement before becoming eligible to obtain a Florida broker license.
THE BROKER JOURNEY
Confirm your experience
The common Florida upgrade path is 24 active months as a sales associate during the preceding five years under one or more brokers. DBPR also recognizes certain qualifying governmental and out-of-state experience.
Complete the 72-hour broker pre-license course
Before sitting for the broker exam, complete a FREC-approved 72-hour Florida broker pre-license course. DBPR states that the course completion is valid for two years.
Submit the broker application and fingerprints
Complete the DBPR RE 2 broker application, pay the required application fee, submit electronic fingerprints, and provide any supporting documentation that applies to your history or qualification route.
Receive authorization and pass the broker exam
After DBPR approves the application, follow the examination-vendor instructions and pass the Florida broker examination.
Activate the broker license
After passing the exam, complete the appropriate DBPR activation or registration steps for the way you intend to practice.
EDUCATION EXEMPTION
A qualifying real estate degree can change the course requirement.
DBPR states that an applicant with a four-year degree or higher in real estate may be exempt from the 72-hour broker pre-license course. Official transcripts are used to document the exemption.
BROKER PRE-LICENSING
Co-branded 72-hour broker 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.
Enrollment link coming soonOUT-OF-STATE EXPERIENCE
Qualifying experience does not always have to be from Florida.
DBPR allows certain qualifying sales associate or broker experience from another state, U.S. jurisdiction, or foreign national jurisdiction to count toward the broker experience requirement. Applicants claiming experience outside Florida generally need a current certification of license history from the licensing authority.
FIRST BROKER RENEWAL
Your first broker renewal is different.
Florida brokers and broker associates generally complete 60 hours of broker post-license education before the first broker renewal. After the first renewal cycle, the regular continuing-education requirements apply.
Understand the 60-Hour Requirement →OFFICIAL APPLICATION
Verify the current DBPR requirements before applying.
Application requirements and fees can change. Use Florida DBPR for the current RE 2 application instructions and official submission requirements.
View DBPR broker applications ↗CURRENT LICENSE
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