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72-Hr. FL Broker Pre-Licensing Package
Broker- This course provides 72 hours of instruction in principles and practices of real estate required of all applicants for a broker’s license in Florida.
72-Hr. FL Broker Pre-Licensing Package
Broker- You will receive the 72-Hr. FL Broker Pre-Licensing Course, as well as credit for the 60 hours of Post-Licensing required for your Broker license
- This course provides 72 hours of instruction in principles and practices of real estate required of all applicants for a broker’s license in Florida
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Florida Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course: 72-Hr. FL Broker Pre-Licensing
This course provides 72 hours of instruction in principles and practices of real estate required of all applicants for a broker’s license in Florida. The course prepares lear...
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 5 simple steps to start your real estate career in Florida
Document 24 Months of Active Experience
Core FREC Requirement
Gather proof of at least 24 months of active real estate experience as a licensed Florida sales associate — closed transactions, broker attestations, and MLS records. Must be held within the 5 years immediately preceding broker application.
Complete the 72-Hour FL Broker Pre-Licensing Course
FREC-Approved Advanced Education
Work through Fortune Academy's 72-hour FREC-approved broker pre-licensing course. Online, self-paced, with broker-level coverage of FL real estate law, brokerage operations, investment, and valuation.
Advanced topics beyond the 63-hour sales associate curriculum.
Pass the Pearson VUE Florida Broker Exam
National + State Portions
Schedule and pass the Pearson VUE Florida broker exam — 100 multiple-choice questions, 3.5 hours, 75% passing score. Fortune Academy's broker exam prep is included.
Submit Broker Application to DBPR
Final Step to License
Submit your broker license application to DBPR with experience documentation, application fee, and passing exam score. Processing typically takes 2–4 weeks.
Complete 60 Hours of Broker Post-Licensing
Before First Broker Renewal
After you are licensed as a broker, FREC requires 60 hours of post-licensing education (Broker Management + Broker Investment) before your first renewal. Fortune Academy offers the full package online.
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 upgrade from a Florida sales associate to a broker?
To upgrade from FL sales associate to broker: complete 24 months of active experience as a licensed sales associate, complete 72 hours of FREC-approved broker pre-licensing education, pass the Florida broker exam at Pearson VUE, and submit a broker license application to DBPR. Fortune Academy's 72-hour broker course is FREC-approved and online.
How many hours of education does a Florida broker need?
Florida broker applicants need 72 hours of FREC-approved broker pre-licensing education in addition to the 24 months of active sales associate experience. After passing the broker exam and being licensed as a broker, you must also complete 60 hours of post-licensing before your first broker renewal.
How much experience do I need to become a Florida broker?
FREC requires 24 months (2 years) of active real estate experience as a licensed sales associate before you can apply for a broker license. The experience must be held within the 5-year period immediately preceding application.
What is on the Florida broker exam?
The Florida broker exam is administered by Pearson VUE and contains 100 multiple-choice questions covering advanced Florida real estate law, brokerage operations, investment analysis, valuation, property management, and ethics. You have 3.5 hours and need 75% to pass.
Can I take the broker upgrade course online in Florida?
Yes. Fortune Academy's 72-hour FL broker pre-licensing course is 100% online and FREC-approved. Study at your own pace on any device. A proctored final exam is required to complete the course.
How much does a Florida broker license cost?
Expect total broker upgrade costs around $500–$700: Fortune Academy's 72-hour broker course, the DBPR broker application fee ($91.75), the Pearson VUE broker exam fee ($36.75), plus fingerprinting if your background check has lapsed.
Can I work as a broker immediately after passing the exam?
After passing the Pearson VUE broker exam and submitting your application, you will be issued a broker license. You can then choose to operate as a broker-associate (working under another broker), a broker (running your own brokerage), or in some transitional roles. Post-licensing education is still required within 18–24 months.
Does Fortune Academy help with the Florida broker application?
Yes. Fortune Academy provides step-by-step application support for DBPR, including document checklists, fingerprinting guidance, experience documentation, and broker exam preparation. Our licensed FL broker advisors answer questions 24/7.