Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the requirements to obtain a real estate sales associate's license in Florida?
A: An applicant must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent, and successfully complete a 63 hour pre-licensing course. An applicant must also submit an application to the Division of Real Estate with the appropriate fee and pass the state exam. Click here to link to statute for full requirements for sales- associate and broker licenses.
Q: How can I apply for a real estate sales associate's license?
A: Complete an application form and submit it by mail or partially online to the Division of Real Estate. Applications must include the appropriate fee. Once the application has been approved by the state, an applicant can then apply to the state approved testing vendor. There is an additional testing fee.
Q: When do I submit my application for the sales associate license to the state?
A: Your application may be submitted to the state prior to, during, or even after the completion of the course. A+ Plus Schools of Real Estate makes the application form with the required notarization available to the public for a small fee. Once you have submitted your application to DBPR, you may check on its status by clicking here.
Q: Where do I take the state exam?
A: The testing vendor makes the state exam available in major Metropolitan areas in and out of the state of Florida. The testing center, located closest to our school and serving Central Florida, is located at 2176 Sarno Road, Melbourne or within walking distance to our campus.
Q: What are the different class formats for the sales associate pre-licensing course?
A: A+ Plus Schools of Real Estate offers a variety of course formats. You may select live instruction in a traditional classroom with both day or evening class options. For a more flexible scheduling option, you may choose an online course or a CD/ROM course. See our Online Course section or just click here for details and restrictions.
Q: What other requirements must be submiited with my application to DBPR?
A: Effective July 1, 2006 electronic fingerprinting is mandatory as part of the application process. Promissor, DBPR's vendor, can now electronically scan and submit fingerprints to the DLE and FBI. This new technolgy will reduce illegible prints or missing information that could impede the application process. Click here for more information.
A+ Plus Schools of Real Estate features online and CD/ROM courses for sales associate post-licensing and broker licensing courses as well. Click here for more information.
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