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Broker 72 Hour

The required pre-licensing education for anyone moving from sales associate to broker in Florida. It goes well beyond the 63-hour course, covering brokerage management, escrow accounting, business ownership and the added legal responsibility a broker carries. You must have held an active sales associate license for at least 24 months within the preceding five years.
  • 72 hours
  • 3 to 4 weeks at your own pace
  • English, Português, Español
Course price
$395
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  • Read-along narration included
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • 6 months of access
  • Certificate on completion

What this course covers

The 72-hour broker pre-licensing course is the education Florida requires before you can sit for the broker exam. It is substantially more demanding than the 63-hour sales associate course, and it is supposed to be: a broker carries responsibility for other people’s licenses, other people’s money, and other people’s mistakes.

What changes when you become a broker

The course opens with the shift in legal position. A broker can hold escrow, can employ sales associates, and is answerable for their conduct. Supervision is not advisory; it is a duty with consequences attached.

Running a brokerage

Office operations, business structures and the decisions involved in opening a firm. Recruiting, training and supervising associates. Company policy, and why written policy protects a broker who has one.

Escrow and trust accounting

The section where brokers most often get into difficulty. Opening and maintaining trust accounts, permitted and prohibited transfers, reconciliation, and the reporting obligations that follow a dispute over funds. Expect detail here, and expect it on the exam.

Valuation and investment analysis

Appraisal principles well beyond the sales associate level, including the income approach in practice. Investment property analysis, cash flow and return calculations, and the tax treatment of investment real estate.

Real estate mathematics

Broker-level computations: closing statements, prorations, commission splits across a brokerage, mortgage arithmetic and investment returns. The exam includes calculation questions and this is where you learn to handle them.

Law, ethics and liability

Brokerage relationships revisited from the position of the person responsible for them. Federal and state law affecting a firm rather than an individual, professional ethics, and the disciplinary process seen from the other side.

Who can take this course

Florida requires that you have held an active real estate sales associate license for at least 24 months within the preceding five years, and have completed post-licensing education. Experience in another state may count; check with the DBPR before enrolling if that applies to you.

How the course works

Fully online and self-paced. Florida requires the full 72 hours, and the course tracks your time. At the end you take the course exam, which is separate from the state broker exam. You must pass it to receive your certificate.

Most students take longer over this course than over the 63-hour one. The material is heavier and there is more arithmetic.

Eligibility requirements

  • Florida Sales Associate License: Generally intended for licensed sales associates seeking to become Florida real estate brokers.
  • Real Estate Experience: Must have at least 24 months of qualifying active real estate experience within the preceding 5 years to qualify for broker licensure.
  • Sales Associate Post-Licensing: Florida sales associates must complete the required 45-hour post-licensing education before becoming eligible for a broker license.
  • Minimum Age: Applicants for a Florida broker license must be at least 18 years old.
  • High School Education: Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Education Exemption: A four-year degree or higher in real estate from an accredited institution may qualify for an exemption from the 72-hour course requirement.
  • Course Code: FLBK72H
  • Course Type: Pre-Licensing
  • Format: Self-Paced Online
  • Mandatory Duration: 72 hours
  • Audience: Sales Associate
  • State: Florida
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Florida 72 Hour Real Estate Broker Pre-Licensing Course

4 steps to your Florida real estate broker license

  1. Complete the 72-hour course
  2. Apply to the DBPR
  3. Pass the state broker exam
  4. Activate your broker license
School:
MyEdukator Real Estate Courses
State approval number:
PENDING
School permit number:
ZH1003205
Course exam:
Yes
State licensing exam after completion:
Required

Our school reports the course completion within 5 business days.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible to take the Florida 72-Hour Broker Pre-Licensing course?

To be eligible to upgrade to a Florida real estate broker, you must have held an active real estate sales associate license for at least 24 months during the preceding 5 years. You must also be at least 18 years old, possess a valid U.S. Social Security number, and have completed your initial 45-hour post-licensing requirement.

Does my 24 months of real estate experience have to be in Florida?

No. If you hold an active broker or sales associate license in another state, jurisdiction, or U.S. territory, that experience can be applied toward the Florida requirement. As long as your out-of-state license has been active for at least 24 months within the preceding 5 years, you qualify to take the 72-hour course and apply for a Florida broker license.

What is the FREC Course II?

“FREC Course II” is the official Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) designation for the mandatory 72-hour broker pre-licensing curriculum. While FREC Course I is for sales associates, Course II dives deeper into advanced topics necessary to manage a brokerage, handle escrow accounts, and evaluate business opportunities.

Can I complete the 72-Hour Broker course entirely online and at my own pace?

Yes. The DBPR approves distance-learning formats for FREC Course II. Taking an online, self-paced course allows you to complete the 72 hours of curriculum on your own schedule, from any device, without needing to commute to a physical classroom.

Is there a final exam for the online 72-hour broker pre-licensing course?

Yes. Once you complete the online course materials, you must take a mandatory end-of-course exam. This exam consists of 100 questions, and state law requires a minimum passing score of 70% to earn your completion certificate.

What happens if I fail the end-of-course exam for the broker course?

If you do not achieve the minimum 70% passing score on your first attempt, FREC rules require you to wait a mandatory 30 days before you can take an alternate end-of-course exam. If you fail the alternate exam, you will be required to retake the entire 72-hour course from the beginning.

How long is my 72-hour broker course completion certificate valid?

Your course completion certificate is valid for exactly two (2) years from the date you pass the end-of-course exam. You must have your background check cleared, application approved, and pass the Florida State Broker Exam before this two-year window expires. If it expires, you will have to retake the 72-hour course.

Are there any education exemptions for the 72-hour broker course?

Yes, but they are highly specific. If you have earned a four-year degree (or higher) in real estate from an accredited institution of higher education, you are completely exempt from the 72-hour pre-licensing course. You will just need to provide an original college transcript to the DBPR with your application.

What are the required steps to upgrade from a Florida Sales Associate to a Broker?

The upgrade process involves four main steps:

  1. Complete the 72-Hour Broker Pre-Licensing course (FREC Course II).

  2. Submit your electronic fingerprints via a Livescan vendor for a background check.

  3. Submit the DBPR RE-2 Application for Broker License along with the required state fees.

  4. Pass the Florida State Broker Exam.

 

Do I need to be a Florida resident to get my Florida broker license?

No, Florida residency is not required to obtain a Florida real estate broker license. Out-of-state applicants can complete the online 72-hour course and apply for the license, provided they meet the 24-month experience requirement, submit to fingerprinting, and travel to a Pearson VUE testing center to take the state exam.

What is the Florida State Broker Exam like, and what score do I need to pass?

The state exam is administered by Pearson VUE and consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. You are given 3.5 hours to complete the test. To pass and officially become a licensed Florida real estate broker, you must score a 75% or higher.

What topics are covered in the 72-Hour Broker Pre-Licensing curriculum?

The curriculum is heavily focused on the operational and legal aspects of running a real estate business. Key topics include brokerage operations, escrow and trust account management, advanced real estate investment and finance, business valuations, environmental issues, zoning, and detailed Florida real estate license law.

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