Whether you’re just getting started or renewing your license, this guide will help you choose the right course based on the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) requirements.
🟢 63-Hour Pre-Licensing Course
Who it’s for: First-time real estate students
This is the starting point for anyone looking to get their Florida real estate license.
You’ll learn:
Real estate law, math, and practices
Contracts and property rights
How to pass the Florida licensing exam
✅ Required before you can take the state exam
📘 Final exam required (70% to pass)
🔴 45-Hour Post-Licensing Course
Who it’s for: Sales associates renewing their license for the first time
You must complete this course before your first renewal deadline. If not, your license becomes null and void.
You’ll learn:
Business planning
Working with buyers and sellers
Prospecting and lead generation
✅ Required for first renewal
📘 Final exam required (75% to pass)
⚪ 14-Hour Continuing Education (CE)
Who it’s for: Licensed agents renewing after their first cycle
CE is required every 2 years after post-licensing to keep your license active.
Includes:
3 hours of Core Law
3 hours of Ethics
8 hours of elective topics
✅ No final exam required
📅 Complete at your own pace or in one session
🔵 72-Hour Broker Pre-Licensing Course
Who it’s for: Experienced agents becoming brokers
You must have 24 months of active real estate experience in the last 5 years to enroll.
You’ll learn:
Broker-level law & business practices
Supervising and managing agents
How to pass the Florida broker exam
✅ Required to apply for a broker license
📘 Final exam required
🟦 60-Hour Broker Post-Licensing Course
Who it’s for: New brokers renewing for the first time
Just like sales associates, brokers must complete post-licensing before their first renewal—or their license will become null and void.
Covers:
Leadership and office management
Risk reduction and business strategy
Practical broker operations
✅ Required for first broker renewal
📘 Final exam required
💡 Not Sure Where to Start?
If you’re brand new to real estate:
👉 Start with the 🟢 63-Hour Pre-Licensing Course.
Already licensed? Use your license lookup to check your renewal status:
Still unsure? 💬 Chat with us—we’re happy to help you choose the right course.