Real Estate Salesperson:   Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and having a high school diploma or its equivalent, and must pass the Florida real estate exam for sales associates with a grade of at least 75. Arrest and police history needs to be provided, plus fingerprints, has to complete 63 classroom-hours covering required Florida real estate courses. Each course is valid for a two year period.

Broker applicants: Applicants must already hold an active sales associate license and have actively completed at least 12 months of real estate experience during the 5 year period preceding his application, must also complete 72 classroom hours of specific Florida real estate courses. Each course is valid for two years.

Reciprocal license recognition & Non-residents: Florida has a reciprocal agreement with ten states. If an applicant for a Florida real estate license is already licensed in one of these other states, the applicant might be able to waive educational and examination requirements in Florida.