How to Become a Licensed Real Estate Agent in Florida

You've been thinking about it, and now you're sure. You want to be a real estate agent! Now, what do you have to do? Like most professions, you can't just go out there and start selling and listing. The real estate profession is heavily regulated on all sides, and that includes the people selling. As with most state regulated things, it can be very confusing and overwhelming when trying to figure out all the rules. The steps below are laid out to help you find your way through these regulations and on to a career as a Licensed Real Estate Agent in Florida!

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Yes. Google can help you find an accredited online course. They must include 63 hours of study, a FL requirement.

63 hours for pre-license, 45 hours for post-licensing, and 72 hours for broker license.

Not necessarily. A person with a felony can still get a real estate license, but you have to be honest about your status or your application will be denied.

That depends on where you're from. Each state has its own reciprocity policy. For example, Florida has mutual recognition with 7 states: AL, AR, CT, GA, IL, MS, NE. This means there are no additional education requirements if you can pass of the state test.

You have to have your high school diploma or GED in order to be able to apply for a Florida real estate license. So, get your GED first and then you should be able to pursue this.

No, you do not.

You will need to be at least 18 years old, have a U.S. Social Security number and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Not necessarily, just disclose your felony on your application and the department will determine the rest.

The high school from which you received your diploma should have a record. Just call them and ask. You may or may not have to pay a small fee to get a copy.