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Florida Real Estate Courses
Florida "The Works Deluxe" Package with Virtual Study Program
Make sure that you are set up for success for both the state exam and your future career in real estate. The book serves as an excellent quick and reliable reference throughout a real estate career--especially at the beginning!
Included in "The Works Deluxe" Package:
1. Florida Sales Pre-license Course.
2. Florida Exam Prep: The only mastery-and-fluency-based exam prep system in the market. Packed with 6 testing lessons and an additional 6 exams, our exam prep covers hundreds of questions on both Florida and national real estate content.
3. MathMaster: There's no need to be afraid of tackling math problems. The purpose of this is to give you the tools and expertise to "master" real estate math. Students will love the hands-on practice problems and detailed, clear descriptions of the purpose, use and formulas.
4. Real Estate Principles & Practices (Book): Please note that our courses are designed to comply with the state requirements without the need of a textbook. This book is added value to the package and an additional resource.
5. National Virtual Study Program: Do you learn better in a live setting? The Virtual Study Program bridges the gap between live and online learning to give you added support of an expert instructor. Join this live 8-week webinar series to dive into national topics and help you to succeed on your real estate exam.
6. Live Instructor Support: Every course comes with the support from an industry expert that can help answer questions you many have throughout the course.
7. 5-star Customer and Technical Support: Call anytime and a caring staff—customer service, course consultants, or tech support, will be happy to answer your questions and provide the support you need.
8. Real Estate Blog Subscription: Stay up-to-date on the latest real estate industry information and valuable resources.
9. OnCourse Learning Real Estate, formerly Career Webschool Quality Guarantee: In the instance that one of our students does not pass the state exam on the first try, OnCourse Learning Real Estate, formerly Career Webschool will reimburse that student for their second state exam fee. To be eligible for reimbursement, the student must take the state exam within 1 year of completing our course and must have also passed our course exam with a grade of at least 80%.
$157.00 BUNDLE
Florida "The Works" Package with Virtual Study Program
Make sure that you are set up for success for both the state exam and your future career in real estate. The book serves as an excellent quick and reliable reference throughout a real estate career--especially at the beginning!
Included in "The Works Deluxe" Package:
1. Florida Sales Pre-license Course.
2. Florida Exam Prep: The only mastery-and-fluency-based exam prep system in the market. Packed with 6 testing lessons and an additional 6 exams, our exam prep covers hundreds of questions on both Florida and national real estate content.
3. MathMaster: There's no need to be afraid of tackling math problems. The purpose of this is to give you the tools and expertise to "master" real estate math. Students will love the hands-on practice problems and detailed, clear descriptions of the purpose, use and formulas.
4. National Virtual Study Program: Do you learn better in a live setting? The Virtual Study Program bridges the gap between live and online learning to give you added support of an expert instructor. Join this live 8-week webinar series to dive into national topics and help you to succeed on your real estate exam.
5. Live Instructor Support: Every course comes with the support from an industry expert that can help answer questions you many have throughout the course.
6. 5-star Customer and Technical Support: Call anytime and a caring staff—customer service, course consultants, or tech support, will be happy to answer your questions and provide the support you need.
7. Real Estate Blog Subscription: Stay up-to-date on the latest real estate industry information and valuable resources.
8. OnCourse Learning Real Estate, formerly Career Webschool Quality Guarantee: In the instance that one of our students does not pass the state exam on the first try, OnCourse Learning Real Estate, formerly Career Webschool will reimburse that student for their second state exam fee. To be eligible for reimbursement, the student must take the state exam within 1 year of completing our course and must have also passed our course exam with a grade of at least 80%.
$131.00 BUNDLE
Florida "The Basic" Package
"The Basic" package has everything you need to fulfill Florida's real estate education requirement to qualify for sitting for the state exam to become a real estate salesperson.
As an added bonus to the mandatory 63 hours, MathMaster is also included to give you the crash course into real estate math to better ensure your success!
Included:
1. Florida Sales Pre-license Course.
2. MathMaster: There's no need to be afraid of tackling math problems. The purpose of this is to give you the tools and expertise to "master" real estate math. Students will love the hands-on practice problems and detailed, clear descriptions of the purpose, use and formulas.
3. Live Instructor Support: Every course comes with the support from an industry expert that can help answer questions you many have throughout the course.
4. 5-star Customer and Technical Support: Call anytime and a caring staff—customer service, course consultants, or tech support, will be happy to answer your questions and provide the support you need.
5. Real Estate Blog Subscription: Stay up-to-date on the latest real estate industry information and valuable resources.
6. OnCourse Learning Real Estate, formerly Career Webschool Quality Guarantee: In the instance that one of our students does not pass the state exam on the first try, OnCourse Learning Real Estate, formerly Career Webschool will reimburse that student for their second state exam fee. To be eligible for reimbursement, the student must take the state exam within 1 year of completing our course and must have also passed our course exam with a grade of at least 80%.
$104.00 BUNDLE
National Real Estate Prep xL - Pearson Vue
Prep xL by OnCourse Learning is a sophisticated exam prep tool that leverages adaptive learning technology to tailor study materials to meet your individual needs. Its personalized learning paths provide the optimal study experience to prepare you for the national information on your upcoming real estate license exam. This product should be used only after completion of the state pre-licensing course requirement.
Customized study plan including daily goals that adapt based on activity throughout the system.
Self-paced, comprehensive library of over 1,000 practice questions that will allow you to concentrate on specific topics based on your confidence and knowledge of the subject.
Full-length, timed exams that simulate an actual testing environment. Real-time readiness data to track your progress and identify your strengths and areas of focus.
$59.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Sales Associate Pre-license (FREC I )
This course has everything needed to satisfy Florida's state education requirement for a real estate salesperson to qualify to take the state licensing exam. This 63-hour real estate associate pre-license course is an affordable, convenient way to prepare you with the knowledge needed to pass the state exam and begin a successful career in real estate.
Highlights include: Real Estate Practices, Real Estate Principles & Florida License Law.
$69.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Florida Broker Pre-License (FREC II)
This course satisfies the Florida Broker Prelicense education requirement. Topics include licensing, office ownership and management, valuation, agency, contracts, financing, closings, federal tax laws, investment, zoning and planning, environmental issues, and property management.
$339.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Florida Appraisal Courses
Basic Appraisal Principles
Gain a foundation in appraisal principles. This course is an introduction to topics including legal considerations, what influences the value of real estate, real property concepts and characteristics, principles of economics, types of value and real estate markets and analysis, ethical considerations and highest and best use. This 30 hour course fulfills the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the levels of Trainee up to Licensed Appraiser.
$349.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Basic Appraisal Procedures
Want thorough insight into the process of valuation? Then this course is for you! During this 30-hour curriculum, students will learn the three approaches used by appraisers to reach the opinion of value (income capitalization, sales comparison and cost) and how to derive multipliers and rates. Also included is a guide through the sales comparison approach, which is comprised of checking the validity of information, organizing a comparative analysis, making adjustments, selecting comparison units, and conducting market research and reconciliation. Students will enjoy the hands-on completion of crucial sections of an appraisal report as well as gain insight into property description, design basics and construction. This course fulfills 30 hours of Real Property Appraisal Qualification Criteria for the levels of Trainee to Licensed Appraiser. It is advised to complete the Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures Courses before taking this course.
$349.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Florida 75-Hour Real Estate Appraiser Trainee Package
Complete with 75 hours of the new Associate Real Estate Appraiser Qualification Criteria for Florida, this package includes three courses: Basic Appraisal Principles, Basic Appraisal Procedures, and the 2018-2019 15-Hour Equivalent USPAP Course. Also included in this package is the USPAP Manual eBook.
$749.00 BUNDLE
Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches
Round out your foundational understanding of appraisal valuation approaches. Focusing on the two types of valuation concepts other than cost approach, this course fulfills 30 hours of Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for appraisers from the Trainee level to the Licensed Appraiser level. Learn the process for both as well as how to gather and analyze needed information. Highlights include: the use of appraisal comparison grids, tips on locating needed information and a comparison with pros and cons of both the residential sales comparison and the income approach. Prerequisites: Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures Courses.
$349.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Florida Real Estate Career
License Process for Florida
Florida Real Estate License Requirements
Learn about the real estate education needs for licensing and renewal in your state.
Licensing Board/Commission:
Department of Business & Professional Regulation (FREC)
Requirements:
Education hours required for a real estate salesperson license in the state of Florida: 63 hours
Education hours required for a real estate broker license in the state of Florida: 72 hours
Florida also requires 45 hours of post-license classes for salespersons and 60 hours for brokers.
Reciprocity:
Real estate commissions and boards across the country are adopting policies for a real estate agents in one state to more easily become licensed in another state. Florida has mutual recognition agreements with seven states: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi and Nebraska. Mutual recognition allows out-of-state licensees to apply as a sales associate or broker in Florida exempting them from the pre-license education requirement. They are still required, however, to take the 40- question Florida Laws section of the state exam.
Continuing Education (CE) and License Renewal Requirements:
Real estate professionals in Florida need to renew their licenses by March 31st or September 30, every 2 years. The renewal date that applies to you depends on when you initially took your licensing exam and should be indicated on your real estate license. By this date, licensees need to complete 14 hours of real estate CE. These real estate classes consist of 8 hours of specialty credit, 3 hours dedicated to an update of Florida laws and 3 hours of an ethics and business practices course. These courses may be conducted in a classroom or via a distance education provider.
Florida Appraisal Career
License Process for Florida
Florida Real Estate Appraisal Licensing Requirements
Learn about the appraisal education needs for licensing and renewal in Florida.
The information contained below is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements established by the Florida Board of Real Estate Appraisers. The information provided below can be found on the Board’s website. However, we recommend you contact the Board for more detailed information and for any changes which may have occurred.
Licensure Levels
• Registered Trainee Appraiser
• Certified Residential Appraiser
• Certified General Appraiser
Licensure Requirements to Become an Appraiser
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Must meet the educational requirement for the applying level of appraiser licensure
• Must meet the experience requirement for the applying level of appraiser licensure
• For Certified Residential level: A minimum of an Associate’s Degree OR 21 college semester hours in specific subject matters is also required
• For Certified General level: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree OR 30 college semester hours in specific subject matters is also required
• Satisfactory completion of the state examination
• Submit application, required documentation (including fingerprint card) and associated fees
Appraiser School Education Requirements
• 100 hours for the Registered Trainee which consist of the following appraiser courses: Basic Appraisal Principles (30 hours), Basic Appraisal Procedures (30 hours), 15 Hour National USPAP Course or its equivalent (15 hours) Residential Report Writing (15 hours), Florida Law, Rules and Procedures (15)
• 200 Hours for the Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser which consist of the same 100 hours of Registered Trainee education AND: Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use (15 hours), Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach (15 hours), Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approach (30 hours) Statistics, Modeling and Finance (15 hours), Advanced Residential Application and Case Studies (15 hours), Appraisal Subject Matter Electives (20 hours)
• 300 hours for the Certified General Real Property Appraiser which includes the same 200 hours for the Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser education AND: General Appraiser Sales Comparison and Income Approach (15 hours), General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach (15 hours), General Appraiser Income Approach (45 hours), General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies (10 hours), General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use (15 hours)
Experience Requirements for Becoming an Appraiser
• Registered Trainee Appraiser – no work experience requirement
• Certified Residential Appraiser - 2500 hours over at least 24 months since the first appraisal
• Certified General Appraiser - 3000 hours gained continuously over at least 30 months since the first appraisal
Post License Requirements for Maintaining a Trainee Appraiser License
• All trainee appraisers that wish to remain in the trainee category must complete 45 hours of post-licensing appraiser education inclusive of the 15 hour USPAP course or its equivalent and the 3 hour Florida Law Update
• This requirement must be completed by the second renewal period following the issuance of the license
Continuing Education Requirements for Appraiser License Renewal
• All licensees must complete 30 hours of continuing education appraiser classes every 2 years
• A minimum of 3 hours must be dedicated to a review and update of the FL Real Estate Appraisal Law and Board Rules, and provide an introduction to other state and federal laws affecting real estate appraisals
• At least 7 hours of this requirement must cover the USPAP Update course or its equivalent
