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FL Sales Associate BRONZE PACKAGE
Courses Only- 100% online, fully-narrated interactive course
- Live instructor support
- 6 months enrollment
- FREC-accredited course completion certificate
- State licensing process guidance
FL Sales Associate SILVER PACKAGE
Course + Exam Prep- 100% online, fully-narrated interactive course
- Live instructor support
- 6 months enrollment
- FREC-accredited course completion certificate
- State licensing process guidance
FL Sales Associate GOLD PACKAGE
Licensing + Exam Prep + Business- Building Your Sphere
- Building Your Real Estate Business
- Is Commercial Real Estate For You?
FL Sales Associate PLATINUM PACKAGE
Licensing + Renewal + Business + Prep- Building Your Sphere
- Building Your Real Estate Business
- Is Commercial Real Estate For You?
- Includes 45-Hr. Florida Sales Post-Licensing Package.
Individual Courses
Not ready for a package? Purchase each course separately at your own pace.
Florida Post-Licensing: Real Estate Appraisal
This course covers real estate appraisal topics geared toward real estate licensees. No, you're not an appraiser, but the state requires licensees to have a thorough understanding of the appraisal...
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 5 simple steps to start your real estate career in Florida
Complete the 63-Hour FREC Pre-Licensing Course
State-Approved Education Requirement
Finish Fortune Academy's 63-hour Florida Real Estate Sales Associate course — the full coursework required by FREC before you can take the licensing exam. 100% online, self-paced, and FREC-approved.
The 63-hour FL pre-licensing curriculum covers the full scope tested by Pearson VUE.
Pass the Pearson VUE Florida Exam
National + Florida State Portions
Schedule your FL sales associate exam through Pearson VUE. The 100-question exam covers both national real estate concepts and Florida-specific law. Passing score: 75%. Fortune Academy's Exam Prep Edge is included with every package.
Pearson VUE tests your command of both national concepts and FL-specific rules.
Submit Your DBPR License Application
Background Check & Fingerprinting
Apply to Florida DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation) with your course completion certificate, fingerprints, and application fee. Fingerprints are submitted electronically through a Livescan service provider.
Gather these before submitting your DBPR application.
Activate Your License with a Sponsoring Broker
Move From Inactive to Active Status
Florida issues licenses in an 'inactive' status. To begin practicing real estate, affiliate with a licensed Florida broker who will hold your license. Fortune Academy offers broker-placement assistance to all graduates.
What to expect when you join a Florida brokerage as a new sales associate.
Complete 45 Hours of Post-Licensing Education
Before Your First Renewal
FREC requires all newly licensed sales associates to complete 45 hours of post-licensing education before their first license renewal (18–24 months after initial licensure). Fortune Academy's post-licensing package satisfies the full FREC requirement online.
Fortune Academy's FL post-licensing package covers FREC's full scope.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
How do I get a Florida real estate license?
To get a Florida real estate sales associate license, you must be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, complete the 63-hour FREC-approved pre-licensing course, submit fingerprints for a background check, file an application with the DBPR ($83.75 fee), and pass the Florida sales associate exam administered by Pearson VUE.
How long does it take to get a Florida real estate license?
Most Florida applicants complete their sales associate license in 2 to 4 months. The 63-hour Fortune Academy course can be finished in as little as 2 weeks at an aggressive pace, followed by fingerprinting, application processing (typically 10–30 days at DBPR), and scheduling the Pearson VUE exam.
How much does it cost to get a Florida real estate license?
Expect total costs around $400–$550 in Florida. This includes Fortune Academy's 63-hour course, the $83.75 DBPR application fee, the $36.75 Pearson VUE exam fee, fingerprint processing (~$50), and a sponsoring broker's fees.
Is the Florida real estate pre-licensing course offered online?
Yes. Fortune Academy's 63-hour Florida pre-licensing course is 100% online, self-paced, and FREC-approved. Study on any device, 24/7. A proctored final exam is required to complete the course.
What is the pass rate for the Florida real estate exam?
The statewide first-time pass rate for the Florida sales associate exam hovers near 50%. Fortune Academy students consistently pass on their first try at 85% — nearly double the state average — thanks to our Pearson VUE-aligned exam prep and unlimited practice tests included with every package.
Who administers the Florida real estate exam?
Pearson VUE administers the Florida sales associate and broker licensing exams at test centers across the state. The sales associate exam is 100 multiple-choice questions, 3.5 hours, and requires a score of 75% to pass.
Do I need a sponsoring broker in Florida?
Florida issues sales associate licenses in an 'inactive' status after you pass the exam. To activate your license and begin real estate work, you must affiliate with a licensed Florida broker. Fortune Academy offers broker-placement assistance to every graduate.
What is post-licensing in Florida?
Florida requires newly licensed sales associates to complete 45 hours of FREC-approved post-licensing education before their first renewal (18–24 months after initial licensure). Fortune Academy offers the complete 45-hour post-licensing package online.
Is the Florida real estate license reciprocal with other states?
Florida has mutual recognition agreements with 10 states (including AL, AR, CT, GA, IL, IN, MS, NE, RI, and WV). If you're already licensed in one of those states, you may qualify for a Florida license without retaking the full 63-hour course.
Can I take the Florida real estate course on my phone?
Yes. Fortune Academy's Florida pre-licensing course runs on any device — phone, tablet, laptop, desktop. Progress syncs automatically, so you can study a chapter on the bus and pick up the quiz at your desk.