Q: How do I get my Florida Real Estate Sales Associate License?
A: Apply for your license at www.myfloridalicense.com. Have your fingerprints taken at a testing center. Register for and complete the 63-hour sales associate course and pass the end-of-course exam. Once your application has been approved and you have successfully completed the sales associate's course then schedule and pass the state exam. Once you pass the state exam you are a licensed real estate sales associate.
Q: What are the requirements for Florida Sales Associate License?
A: You must be 18 years of age or older, have a social security number, have a high school diploma or equivalent. If you have had any criminal or licensing issues these must be disclosed on your application and any such disclosures are subject to state approval. If you have any criminal or licensing concerns please contact us prior to registering for the course.
Q: What are the Florida Sales Associate License exams like?
A: There are two exams: the end-of-course final exam and the state exam. Both consist of 100 multiple-choice questions. Both exams are roughly broken down into 45 questions on real estate law, 45 questions on real estate principles and practices and 10 questions on real estate math. A 70 is required to pass the end-of-course final exam. A 75 is required to pass the state exam. Note: Sometimes the sales associate state exam consists of 103 questions with 100 questions counting towards the score and three questions not counting towards the score.
Q: What are my costs in addition to the course?
A: You pay $62.75 along with your application to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. You pay $58.12 for electronic fingerprinting. After you complete the sales associate's course, you pay the $57.75 testing fee when you schedule the state exam (the $57.75 testing fee is per taking of the state exam). Please note that these fees change.
Q: How do I apply for my Florida Real Estate Sales Associate License (step-by-step)?
A: Application: You will be applying to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
Please note the following when applying:
- Please note that your name on your application must be your name exactly as it appears on your social security card.
- Please note that your address on your application must be your residence address and not a business address.
- Please note that criminal and licensing issues must be disclosed on the application.
- Please note that document uploads are usually required only if you must upload documents regarding criminal or licensing disclosures.
Apply by Internet:
- Go to www.myfloridalicense.com
- Click “APPLY OR MANAGE MY LICENSE”
- From the drop down menu/list select “Real Estate Commission"
- Click "Apply For A License"
- Click “Real Estate Sales Associate”
- Click “Initial Application-Sales Associate License (Form RE 1)”
- Click “Apply Using Online Services”
- Click “Create My Account” or log in to an existing DBPR Profile.
- Follow all instructions. A temporary password will be emailed to you. Then you will set a password you will choose.
- Pay the $62.75 application fee.
When you apply by internet – make a note of your User ID and Password. If you do not complete your application or need to verify your application you will need your User ID and Password. To view or complete your application:
- Go to www.myfloridalicense.com
- Click “My Account”
- Enter your User ID and Password and click “Log On”.
We will assist you with any questions. The DBPR's telephone number is 850-487-1395.
You must have your electronic fingerprints taken for your application to be processed. You must bring two forms of signature ID and at least one of the IDs must have a photo. The fee for the electronic fingerprinting is $58.12. To schedule fingerprinting click here https://fl.state.identogo.com and then click on Schedule a New Appointment. Then for agency name select Department of Business and Professional Regulation and then click Go. Then for ori number select DBPR - Real Estate Sales and Brokers and then click Go. Then enter your zip code and schedule your appointment. The payment receipt for fingerprinting may say L1 Enrollment or Safran MorphoTrust USA.
Although you may apply when you decide, we strongly recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible and have your electronic fingerprints taken as soon as possible. The DBPR will not schedule you for your state exam. Once approved, you will receive an approval email. Check both your inbox and your spam folder for this approval email. Once you receive your approval email, you may then schedule your state exam. The approval email will include your FLREAPP ID (this is a code you will need to create your account on the Pearson VUE website to schedule your state exam). After you have both applied to the DBPR and had your electronic fingerprints taken if one week has passed and you have not yet received the approval email then call the DBPR at 850-487-1395 to ask if your application and fingerprinting is showing in the DBPR system and to ask if any further action is needed from you and to determine the status of your application.
The price to take the state exam is $57.75 per testing. Pearson VUE administers the state exam. Pearson VUE’s website is www.pearsonvue.com/fl/realestate and the telephone numbers to schedule your state exam are 888-204-6230 or 888-204-6289. You must successfully complete the course before taking the state exam but you may schedule your state exam before you complete the course. If the state exam date you are given is too far into the future log in to your Pearson VUE account and use the reschedule button to check to see if you are able to change your test date. Alternatively, call Pearson VUE each day and ask if you may move your exam date closer. You must present the course completion report and two forms of signature ID and at least one of the IDs must have a photo to test at the Pearson VUE testing center. You should also take with you the following type of calculator: simple, silent, battery-operated or battery-operated plus solar (dual power) but not solar only, nonprinting, nonprogrammable and without an alphabetic keypad.
Q: Do you offer online classes?
A: We offer various online courses. Please visit our Course Info page to learn more about our course and crams. You can take the online course from anywhere in the world. You will have 24/7 Access to the course and 24/7 Access to the Online Exam Cram Videos. You will take your end-of-course final exam online.
Q: How do I log in to an online course I am currently taking?
A: To log in to the online course go to https://home.recampus.com/portal/TonyMesaRES/login and then enter your email address and your password and then click SIGN IN. If you do not remember your password click on Forgot your password?
Q: What is the price for the Online Real Estate Sales Associate Course?
A: The price of the Online Sales Associate Course is $259.00. The course includes the online course approved by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Sales Associate Exam Cram Videos and the Exam Cram Outline. The textbook is not included in the price of the course but is available separately for purchase as a textbook or as an ebook. To learn more about our Online Sales Associate Course please click here.
Q: What is the price for the Online Sales Associate Post-Licensing Course?
A: The price of the Online Sales Associate Post-Licensing Course is $199.00. The course includes the online course approved by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and On Demand Online Videos designed to be watched before beginning each online unit. The textbook (Post-Licensing Education for Florida Real Estate Sales Associates) is not included in the price of the course but is available separately for purchase as a textbook or as an ebook. To learn more about our Online Sales Associate Post-Licensing Course please click here.
Q: What is the price for the Online Real Estate Broker Course?
A: The price of the Online Real Estate Broker Course is $320.00. The course includes the online course approved by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the Real Estate Broker Exam Cram Videos. The textbook (Florida Real Estate Broker's Guide) is not included in the price of the course but is available separately for purchase as a textbook or as an ebook. To learn more about our Online Real Estate Broker Course please click here.
Q: What is the price for the Online Real Estate Broker Post-Licensing?
A: The price of the Online Broker Post-Licensing Course is $290.00. Broker Post-Licensing is comprised of two online courses approved by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and On Demand Online Videos designed to be watched before beginning each online unit. The textbooks (Real Estate Brokerage: A Management Guide and Essentials of Real Estate Investment) are not included in the price of the course but are available separately for purchase as a textbooks or as an ebooks. To learn more about our Online Broker Post-Licensing please click here.
Q: Do you offer help if I have completed my sales associate course with another school but I can't pass the state exam?
A: Yes. We offer the Sales Associate Online Exam Cram Videos. The Sales Associate Online Exam Cram Videos are designed for students who have completed their course at another school but need additional preparation to pass the state exam. The videos may also be used by students that will take or a currently taking their course with another school to better understand the material. The Online Exam Cram Videos are designed to prepare you for the state examination, presenting the material in a step-by-step manner and repeating key points with more than 18 hours of Online Video teaching you key concepts and facts you need to know to pass the state exam. Includes The Day Before the Test Videos designed to reinforce key points for the state exam. The student has 24/7 Access to the On Demand Online Exam Cram Videos and is able to repeat videos. The Sales Associate Online Exam Cram Videos also include the Sales Associate Exam Cram Outline. To learn more about the Sales Associate Online Exam Cram Videos please click here.
Q: Do you offer help if I have completed my real estate broker course with another school but I can't pass the state exam?
A: Yes. We offer the Real Estate Broker Exam Cram Videos. The Real Estate Broker Exam Cram Videos are designed for students who have completed their course at another school but need additional preparation to pass the state exam. The videos may also be used by students that will take or a currently taking their course with another school to better understand the material. The Online Exam Cram Videos are designed to prepare you for the state examination, presenting the material in a step-by-step manner and repeating key points with more than 22 hours of On Demand Online Video teaching you key concepts and facts you need to know to pass the state exam. Includes The Day Before the Test Videos designed to reinforce key points for the state exam. The student has 24/7 Access to the On Demand Online Exam Cram Videos and is able to repeat videos. To learn more about the Real Estate Broker Exam Cram Videos please click here.
Q: Do you offer help for the mutual recognition law exam?
A: Yes. While there is not a required course for the law exam you must take to become licensed through mutual recognition in Florida, the Sales Associate Exam Cram Videos cover the material you will be tested on in the law exam. For students becoming Florida sales associates or Florida real estate brokers through mutual recognition the Sales Associates Exam Cram Videos cover the material you will be test on.
Q: Which videos of the sales associate exam cram videos should I watch for the mutual recognition law exam?
You should not watch all the videos. You should watch the following videos. I recommend that you watch these videos from beginning to end and then again from beginning to end prior to your 40 question exam:
- Test Taking Tips 1 of 1.
- Introduction to the Real Estate Business 1 of 2 and 2 of 2.
- License Law and Qualifications for Licensure 1 of 3, 2 of 3 and 3 of 3.
- Administration of License Law 1 of 3, 2 of 3 and 3 of 3.
- Brokerage Relationships 1 of 2, 2 of 2.
- Brokerage Operations 1 of 4, 2 of 4, 3 of 4 and 4 of 4.
- Complaints Violations and Penalties 1 of 3, 2 of 3 and 3 of 3.
- Federal Laws 1 of 1.
- The Day Before the Test 1 of 9, 2 of 9, 3 of 9, 4 of 9, and the first 25 minutes and 37 seconds 5 of 9.
- Note: all of these videos are on Page 1 except Complaints Violations and Penalties 3 of 3 and Federal Laws 1 of 1 are on Page 2 and The Day Before the Test 1 of 9, 2 of 9, 3 of 9, 4 of 9, and the first 25 minutes and 37 seconds 5 of 9 are on Page 4.
- The Cram Outline is included. You should study only Chapters 1 through 7 in the Cram Outline.
- Note: You may save or print the pdf document Videos to Watch for Mutual Recognition Law Exam at the bottom of this page.
Q: Is it true you offer free high probability state exam math videos on YouTube?
A: Yes. Visit Tony Mesa Real Estate School YouTube Channel or visit the Free Math VIdeos Page or go to YouTube and search Tony Mesa Real Estate School.
Q: Where are you located?
A: We are located at 15800 Pines Blvd., Suite 3123, Pembroke Pines, Broward County, Florida 33027.
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Q: How do I reach you if I have a question?
Use this submission form on the Contact Page or email [email protected] at any time or call 1-954-590-0417 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. or weekends from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please note that all calls are returned personally by Tony Mesa. If prompted please leave a message and allow time for call back. New students should watch the video on the homepage prior to calling. If considering the online sales associate course please watch both the video on the Homepage and the video on the Online Sales Associate Terms and Conditions Page prior to calling.
Important Links and documents:
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (to apply for a license and for additional information): www.myfloridalicense.com
- Pearson VUE (for fingerprinting and testing center appointments): www.pearsonvue.com/fl/realestate
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