Broker Pre-Licensing
The next step for licensed sales associates ready to open their own brokerage, supervise agents, or work as a broker associate.
Florida's broker eligibility requirements
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24 months as an active sales associate
Florida requires at least 24 months of active experience as a licensed sales associate within the preceding 5 years before you can apply for a broker license.
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72-hour FREC-approved broker course
Covers brokerage management, real estate finance, investment, appraising, and real estate law — the topics tested on the broker exam.
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DBPR application & background check
You'll submit the broker license application (Form RE-2) to DBPR along with fingerprints, then sit for the Pearson VUE broker exam.
Not sure if you meet the experience requirement yet? Ask us or check your license history on the DBPR website.
Broker Pre-Licensing + QBank
One plan, everything included — the 72-hour course and exam-prep QBank together.
- 72-Hour Broker Pre-Licensing Course
- Broker Exam Prep QBank
- Certificate of Completion
From sales associate to broker
The same steps every licensed agent follows to open their own brokerage.
Confirm eligibility
24 months of active experience as a licensed sales associate within the preceding 5 years.
Complete 72 hours
Self-paced broker pre-licensing coursework, plus the included exam-prep QBank.
Pass the broker exam
Sit for the Florida broker exam through Pearson VUE.
Activate your license
Submit Form RE-13 to DBPR and start operating as a broker or broker associate.
Broker Pre-Licensing FAQ
Yes. Florida requires 24 months of active experience as a licensed sales associate within the preceding 5 years before you're eligible to apply for a broker license.
No — the Broker Pre-Licensing plan at $149.00 already includes the exam-prep QBank.
Brokerage management, real estate finance and investment, appraising, and real estate law — the same topics covered in the 72-hour course.
Open your own brokerage, supervise sales associates, or work independently as a broker associate under another broker.
Get your free broker eligibility checklist
Enter your name and email and we'll send you a checklist to confirm you meet the eligibility requirements — plus our team will follow up to help with next steps.