Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Examination Content OutlineReal Estate Brokerage Activities and ProceduresMedium
A Florida real estate sales associate is preparing to renew their license for the first time. Which of the following continuing education requirements must they fulfill?
- ANo continuing education is required for the first renewal.
- B14 hours of continuing education, including 3 hours of core law.
- C45 hours of post-licensing education.
- D24 hours of post-licensing education.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. 45 hours of post-licensing education.
For the first renewal, Florida real estate sales associates must complete 45 hours of post-licensing education. Failure to complete this results in the license becoming null and void.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; significant post-licensing education is required for the first renewal.
- B. This describes the continuing education requirement for subsequent renewals, not the first renewal.
- D. This is an incorrect number; the requirement for the first renewal is 45 hours.
First Renewal Post-Licensing Education
A mandatory 45-hour course that Florida real estate sales associates must complete before their first license renewal.
- Required for sales associates only (not brokers).
- Must be completed before the first expiration date.
- Failure to complete makes the license null and void.
Memory trick: First time renewing? 45 hours of 'post-licensing' knowledge, or your license is 'null and void'!