What could keep me from receiving approval for a Florida license?
The Florida Real Estate Commission carefully reviews all applications for real estate sales associates. If you have been convicted of, pled no contest to, or pled guilty to any criminal offense (other than parking, speeding, inspection or signal violations), you can expect your application to be especially scrutinized. It is vitally important to provide all explanations and necessary court records regarding any criminal offenses when making your application.
The same holds true if you have been disciplined in conjunction with other professional licenses you have held or disciplined in conjunction with a real estate license you held in another state or jurisdiction.
If the Commission intends to deny your application, you will receives a Notice of Intent to Deny. You will then have two options. You can ask for an informal hearing before the Florida Real Estate Commission or you can ask for a formal hearing in front of an administrative law judge.
The Notice of Intent to Deny contains a section called Notice of Rights. It explains your right to seek review of the order by filing a petition with the Division of Real Estate within 21 days from the receipt of the notice. You will need to mail your petition to:
Division of Real Estate
400 West Robinson Street Suite #801N
Orlando Florida 32801
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You must be at least 18 years of age to apply for your Florida real estate sales associate license.
Yes. If you live outside Florida, you may still apply for a Florida real estate sales associate license. As a nonresident, you will need to meet the same eligibility, education and exam requirements as a resident, unless you live in one of the eight states in which Florida has real estate licensing reciprocity.
In order to apply for a Florida real estate sales associate license, you must meet the following requirements: 1) Be at least 18 years of age. 2) Able to provide proof of a high school diploma or equivalent. 3) Must have a U.S. Social Security number.
The Florida Real Estate Commission carefully reviews all applications for real estate sales associates. If you have been convicted of, pled no contest to, or pled guilty to any criminal offense (other than parking, speeding, inspection, signal violations), you can expect your application to be especially scrutinized.
Attorneys are exempt from the 63-hour pre-licensing course required of sales associate candidates if they are active members in good standing with the Florida Bar.
Candidates for the Florida real estate sales associate license must complete the 63-hour pre-license course and final exam. In addition, you will need to pass the Florida real estate sales associate state exam proctored by Pearson Vue.
Before applying for your real estate sales associate license in Florida, you must meet the following requirements: at least 18 years of age, able to provide proof of high school diploma or equivalent, possess a Social Security number.
According to Florida statutes, an applicant for a real estate license should be honest, truthful, trustworthy, and of good character, and have a good reputation for fair dealing.
It typically takes anywhere from 10 to 30 days to complete the application process, if the application is submitted as complete. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation must complete its process and provide notice of approval or denial within 90 days or less.
Yes, your Certificate of Completion for the 63-hour Salesperson course is only valid for up to 2 years. An expired certificate will not be accepted at the state licensing exam site and you will not be able to sit for your exam without a valid proof for the course completion.