Real Estate > Requirements

Sales Associate:
Obtaining a sales associate license is a three step process.

Step 1: Submit a state application. The application can be obtained from any Gold Coast location.

The applicant must be at least 18 years of age, have a Social Security number, and have a high school diploma or equivalency. Questions must be answered regarding any criminal background, and licensing history for any other professional licenses. An application fee is also required.

Step 2: Take and pass the required 63 hour course. Passing grade is 70%. Students can miss no more than 8 hours of classroom time, due to illness or family emergency. Any missed classes must be made up within 30 days of the scheduled course completion.

Step 3: Upon approval of the application, Pearson Vue will send an approval letter to the applicant. The applicant then calls to schedule a state examination date. The applicant must pass the examination with a score of at least 75%.

Broker Requirements:
Obtaining a broker license is a three step process.

Step 1: Submit a state application. The application can be obtained from any Gold Coast location.

The applicant must be at least 18 years of age, and have a high school diploma or equivalency. The applicant must have been an active sales associate for at least 24 months within the past 5 years, with a broker, or approved government agency.

Note: If the applicant is licensed in a state other than Florida, he or she must obtain a history letter from the state or province that he or she is licensed in. The license history letter must state: 1) Applicant's name, employer, business and residence address. 2) Must indicate applicant's license was held active for at least twelve months within the preceding five years. 3) Type of real estate license held by the applicant and the real estate license number. 4) Date of licensure and expiration date of real estate license. 5) Complete record of any disciplinary action.

Questions must be answered regarding any criminal background, and licensing history for any other professional licenses. An application fee is also required.

Step 2: Take and pass the required 72 hour course. Passing grade is 70%. Students can miss no more than 8 hours of classroom time, due to illness or family emergency. Any missed classes must be made up within 30 days of the scheduled course completion.

Step 3: Upon approval of the application, Promissor will send an approval letter to the applicant. The applicant then calls to schedule a state examination date. The applicant must pass the examination with a score of at least 75%.

Out of State Licensees:

Florida has "mutual recognition" agreements with other states. If you are licensed in CT, GA, KY, OK, MS, NE, ID, CO, TN, AR or AL, you may be eligible to receive a license through mutual recognition. Please visit the Division of Real Estate website, or Gold Coast for more detailed information.