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Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
Which agency regulates real estate licensees in Florida and issues sales associate and broker licenses?
Answer: A. Real estate licensing in Florida is regulated by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC), which operates under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
Question 2 of 5
Where must a Florida active broker's required sign and license be displayed for the brokerage's principal office?
Answer: B. Each active broker must maintain a registered principal office and display a sign on or about the entrance that can be easily observed and read, identifying the broker's name and trade name (if any). Licenses must be kept available at the office.
Question 3 of 5
Florida real estate licenses must be renewed on what cycle?
Answer: A. Florida real estate licenses are renewed every two years (biennially). The required continuing or post-licensing education must be completed within each two-year cycle.
Question 4 of 5
FREC's investigators discover a person performing brokerage services for compensation without any real estate license. This conduct is best characterized as:
Answer: C. Practicing real estate without a license is unlicensed activity. FREC/DBPR has authority over it, and it can be prosecuted criminally; FREC's jurisdiction is not limited to people who already hold licenses.
Question 5 of 5
Which body regulates real estate licensees in Florida?
Answer: A. The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC), under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), regulates Florida real estate licensees.
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What you need to know
To earn a sales associate license you must complete a 63-hour pre-licensing course and pass the state exam, then complete 45 hours of post-licensing education before your first renewal. A newly licensed sales associate cannot work independently and must be employed by and work under the supervision of a licensed broker, who is responsible for the associate's real estate activities.
How Florida Licenses Real Estate Salespersons: FAQs
Is How Florida Licenses Real Estate Salespersons on the real estate exam?
Yes. State License Law is a scored domain on the Florida real estate licensing exam, and this topic appears in the state license-law portion.
Is this cheat sheet free?
Yes — every page on Cinna RE's resource library is free to read, print and share. The app adds practice questions, mock exams and a readiness score.
Does Florida test this differently?
Florida applies its own license law on top of the national portion. This page covers the Florida rules specifically, which is what the state section of your exam tests.
