Prepare for success on the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Exam. Master Florida Statutes Chapter 475, FREC regulations, and state-specific real estate practices essential for your Florida license.
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) - Division of Real Estate, DBPR (established 1925) oversees real estate licensing and regulation in Florida.
Florida Statutes Chapter 475 - Real Estate Brokers, Sales Associates, Schools, and Appraisers
Exam Provider: Pearson VUE
Schedule Your Exam7757 West Flagler Street, Suite 200, Miami, FL 33144
View on Google MapsFree parking lot behind building. Street parking also available.
Metrobus Route 11 stops at Flagler St & 77th Ave. Metrorail accessible via Transfer.
Suite 200 on 2nd floor. Arrive 30 min early with two forms of ID. No cell phones or study materials. Calculator provided if needed.
8445 International Drive, Suite 108, Orlando, FL 32819
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Lynx Bus Route 8 (I-Drive) stops directly in front. SunRail not accessible.
Ground floor Suite 108. Security check required. Bring DBPR authorization email confirmation. Personal items stored in provided locker.
5130 Eisenhower Boulevard, Suite 280, Tampa, FL 33634
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HART Bus Route 39 stops at Hanley Rd & Eisenhower. Limited Sunday service.
Suite 280 on 2nd floor. Check-in 30 min before appointment. No hats, watches, or jewelry in testing room. Bring valid photo ID.
Additional testing centers available in: Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach
Salesperson: 63 hours
Broker: 72 hours
Sales Associate: 63-hour pre-licensing course. Broker: 72-hour pre-licensing course. Both must be FREC-approved.
Exam Fee: $36.75
Application: $83.75
Fingerprinting: $85
$400-700 total (pre-license course $200-400 + exam $37 + application $84 + fingerprinting $85)
Exam Window:
Course completion certificate valid for 2 years. Must pass exam within 2 years.
Retake Policy:
Can retake immediately. No waiting period. Unlimited attempts within 2-year window.
Background Check:
2-3 weeks typically
Based on student feedback and exam analysis, these are the most difficult topics on the Florida exam:
Specific Topics:
Why It's Difficult: Must distinguish between different violation types and penalties. Scenario questions test application of legal concepts. Chapter 475 accounts for 30-40% of exam.
Exam Weight: 30-40% of exam (30-40 questions)
Study Tips:
Memorize FS 475.25 (when license required) and 475.42 (violations). Know difference between suspension (temporary) and revocation (permanent). Practice scenario questions.
Specific Topics:
Why It's Difficult: Florida's transaction broker concept is unique. Must know exact duties for each relationship type and timing of required disclosures.
Exam Weight: 15-20% of exam (15-20 questions)
Study Tips:
Remember: Transaction Broker is DEFAULT. Single Agent has MORE duties (fiduciary). Disclosure must be made before or at time of entering listing/buyer agreement.
Specific Topics:
Why It's Difficult: Florida-specific EDO process. Must know broker's 4 options and 30-day notification requirement. Math questions on interest and disbursement.
Exam Weight: 8-12% of exam (8-12 questions)
Study Tips:
Broker has 4 options during dispute: (1) EDO from FREC, (2) Mediation, (3) Arbitration if agreed, (4) Interpleader (court). Must notify FREC within 30 business days.
Specific Topics:
Why It's Difficult: Florida's large condo market makes this heavily tested. Must understand complex ownership structure and buyer rights.
Exam Weight: 6-10% of exam (6-10 questions)
Study Tips:
Remember 15-day right to cancel for condo purchases (from signing or receiving docs, whichever later). Know that common elements owned by all unit owners as tenants in common.
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Master these state-specific terms that frequently appear on the Florida exam:
Default brokerage relationship in Florida providing limited representation to both buyer and seller in same transaction
Importance: Very High - unique to Florida, must understand disclosure requirements and duties
Florida Statutes governing real estate licensing, practice, and discipline
Importance: Very High - 30-40% of exam questions directly reference Chapter 475
Florida Condominium Act governing condo associations, documents, and sales requirements
Importance: High - Florida's large condo market makes this heavily tested
FREC procedure for resolving escrow disputes when parties can't agree on deposit distribution
Importance: High - unique Florida dispute resolution method, tested on exam
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