Florida real estate exam
Format, passing score, fees and what to study — compiled from the official candidate handbook and state sources, with a link and a confidence level for every fact. Last verified 2026-10-31.
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Florida exam format and requirements
| Fact | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulator | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate / Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) | Official source | Link |
| Exam provider | Pearson VUE Candidate Information Booklet effective January 2025. | Official source | Link |
| National-portion questions | Not found in the sources we checked Not applicable: Florida's sales associate exam is a single state-developed exam covering Florida and general principles; there is no separate national portion. | Official source | Link |
| State-portion questions | 100 One exam of 100 multiple-choice questions across 19 content areas. Booklet says a few unscored 'pilot' questions may be added (extra time given); number not stated. | Official source | Link |
| Exam time (minutes) | 210 3.5 hours total. | Official source | Link |
| Passing score | 75 points out of 100 All questions equally weighted; 75 or higher passes. | Official source | Link |
| Exam fee (USD) | $36.75 $36.75 per Pearson VUE/DBPR fact sheet (copyright 2017). The Jan 2025 booklet references exam-fee increases 'taking effect January 3rd' without giving amounts, so the current fee is NOT verified. Retake costs the same. | Vendor claim | Link |
| Pre-licensing hours | 63 Fla. Stat. 475.17: course for initial sales associate licensure shall not exceed 63 classroom hours of 50 minutes (FREC Course I = 63 hours). | Official source | Link |
| Languages | English English exam; booklet allows candidates to bring a word-for-word foreign-language translation dictionary (inspected, no electronic ones recommended). | Secondary source | Link |
| Active licensees | 245696 May 2026: 245,696 'Sales Assoc - Current, Active' (plus 88,715 current inactive). Also 24,033 active 'Broker/Sales Assoc' and 43,263 active brokers. Report header reads 'FY-2025-2026' (column labels July-June). | Official source | Link |
“Official source” = read in a state agency page or the exam provider’s candidate handbook on 2026-10-31. Anything marked “Vendor claim” or “Not verified” should be confirmed before you rely on it. Fees and formats change.
What this means for your study plan
- Time per question: about 2.1 minutes each (210 minutes ÷ 100 questions). Practice at that pace.
- One combined exam: general real estate principles and Florida law are mixed together, so practice both together.
- Where people lose points: math word problems, wording traps (NOT/EXCEPT), and state rules that differ from the national rule. Our formula sheet covers the math.
- Good to know: FL is the only jurisdiction in this batch with a single 100-question exam and no national/state split. Pass rate is low: May 2026 first-time 48%, repeaters 31%, all 40% (DBPR/Pearson exam performance summary). Failed candidates may review missed questions (request within 21 days) and file challenges. 24-hr wait to retake. Candidates must first apply to DBPR for authorization; The 2017 Pearson fact sheet also lists…
State-portion topics published for Florida
- I Real Estate Business (1%)
- II License law and qualifications for licensure (6%)
- III License law and Commission rules (2%)
- IV Authorized relationships, duties and disclosures (7%)
- V Real estate brokerage activities and procedures (12%)
- VI Violations of license law, penalties and procedures (3%)
- VII Federal and state laws pertaining to real estate (3%)
- VIII Property rights: estates, tenancies, condominiums, HOAs, time-sharing (8%)
- IX Titles, deeds and ownership restrictions (7%)
- X Legal descriptions (5%)
- XI Real estate contracts (12%)
- XII Residential mortgages (9%)
- XIII Types of mortgages and sources of financing (4%)
- XIV Real estate related computations and closing of transactions (6%)
Sample Florida practice questions
Original questions written from the law, each with an explanation and a citation.
Under Section 695.01, an unrecorded conveyance of Florida real property is not good against
- the grantor's own heirs, who take subject to the grantor's deed
- the grantee's own spouse and the spouse's lenders
- a prior grantee who recorded first with actual notice
- creditors and later purchasers for value without notice
Answer: D. Section 695.01(1) provides that no conveyance, transfer or mortgage, nor any lease for a term of one year or longer, is effective against creditors or subsequent purchasers for a valuable consideration and without notice unless recorded according to law. An unrecorded deed remains valid between the parties.
Topic: State Contracts & Forms · Source: Fla. Stat. § 695.01(1)
Broker Ito manages rental properties and holds tenant funds in a separate property management escrow account. She wants to add some of her own money to cover bank fees. What is the most of her own funds the statute lets her keep there?
- $1,000
- $2,500
- $5,000
- $10,000
Answer: C. Section 475.25(1)(k) lets a broker keep up to $5,000 of personal or brokerage funds in the broker's property management escrow account, versus $1,000 in a sales escrow account. The Legislature intended that disbursements not be delayed by disputes over such funds.
Topic: Trust Money, Advertising & Discipline · Source: Fla. Stat. § 475.25(1)(k)
A Florida broker pays a referral fee to a broker licensed only in Georgia who referred a client buying Florida property. Is this permitted?
- No, because only Florida licensees may receive a referral fee
- Yes, so long as the foreign broker does not violate any Florida law
- Yes, but only if the Georgia broker registers a branch office in Florida
- No, unless the Commission approves each payment in advance
Answer: B. Section 475.25(1)(h) allows a licensed Florida broker to pay a referral fee or share a commission with a broker licensed or registered in a foreign state, provided the foreign broker does not violate any Florida law. It is immaterial whether the services were performed inside or outside Florida.
Topic: State Agency & Brokerage Rules · Source: Fla. Stat. § 475.25(1)(h)
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Florida real estate exam?
Sources we checked describe a single combined exam for Florida of 100 questions. Confidence: Official source. Always confirm in the official candidate handbook.
What is the passing score for the Florida real estate exam?
75 points out of 100 (Official source).
How much does the Florida real estate exam cost?
The exam fee we found is $36.75, paid to Pearson VUE. Fees change, so check the current handbook.
How many pre-licensing hours does Florida require?
63 hours for the entry-level license, according to the sources below. Pre-licensing education must come from a state-approved school; GablePrep is exam prep and is not an approved course.
Guides for Florida
Official sources for Florida
- Regulator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate / Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC)
- Exam provider: Pearson VUE
- Official candidate handbook / content outline
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