Why Choose a Career in Real Estate Today

Are you interested in embarking on the journey of starting a career in real estate? If you answered yes, then you’ve come to the right place! There are so many reasons to choose this career path. The real estate industry can be a very rewarding career path with a flexible and entrepreneurial lifestyle. This is a step-by-step guide on how to get your real estate license in Florida.

First, let’s look at what a career in real estate encompasses.

Your success is measured by how hard you work. After understanding the basic requirements of the real estate industry, you must meet the post-license qualifications before working towards gaining your license.

Now that you know what you need to obtain your license, it’s time to look at how to actually acquire the license.

• Enroll in a pre-licensed course

The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) requires prospective real estate agents to complete a 63-hour pre-licensing course online or in a classroom setting. You might be thinking that 63 hours is quite a long time; however, most students complete their course in a shorter timeframe than the allotted time.

• Complete a fingerprinting and background check.

The FREC requires applicants seeking their Real Estate license to get their fingerprints taken and undergo an FBI background check. This will determine whether the application will be approved or denied.

• Obtain your Florida sales associate license

You will need to submit a license application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Usually, it will take about a week to process the application once both your fingerprints and background check are completed and sent off to the DBPR.

• Pass the end-of-course exam.

The end-of-course exam is a 100-question, multiple-choice exam. The allotted time for this exam is three hours. You must score at least 70% or higher to pass. If you do not pass the exam, the FREC has a rule where you must wait 30 days to take the exam again. If you do not pass the second time around, then you have to retake the course.

• Register for your state exam

After your application is approved by the DBPR, you can schedule your Florida Real Estate Exam. The exam is open daily; however, it only takes appointments. So, it is important to schedule your exam early to get an appointment.

• Pass the state exam

Finally, you have reached the last step to obtaining your real estate license: the state exam. This three-and-a-half-hour exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. To pass, you must score at least 75% or above. It is crucial to study hard for this exam as, on average, only 50% of test-takers pass on their first attempt.

Bear in mind, costs may vary depending on fee changes and the location where you’re getting your license.

Once you have passed your state exam, all your hard work will have paid off. You will finally be issued your Florida Real Estate License.

Now it’s time for you to act and begin the journey of becoming a real estate agent. Homeowners need reliable and exceptional real estate agents to help them sell their homes. Begin your path to helping someone find their dream home. So, what are you waiting for?

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