Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Examination Content OutlineReal Estate Brokerage Activities and ProceduresHard
A Florida real estate sales associate has been licensed for 2 years and has decided to pursue a broker's license. Which of the following experience requirements must the sales associate fulfill to qualify for a broker's license?
- AHold an active sales associate license for at least 3 years within the preceding 5 years.
- BHold an active sales associate license for at least 5 years within the preceding 10 years.
- CHold an active sales associate license for at least 1 year.
- DHold an active sales associate license for at least 2 years within the preceding 5 years.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Hold an active sales associate license for at least 2 years within the preceding 5 years.
To qualify for a Florida real estate broker's license, a sales associate must have held an active sales associate license for at least 24 months (2 years) within the preceding 5 years.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Three years is more than required; the minimum is 2 years.
- B. Five years is more than required, and the preceding timeframe is 5 years, not 10.
- C. One year is insufficient; the requirement is longer.
Florida Broker License Experience
The minimum period a sales associate must hold an active license to qualify for a Florida real estate broker's license.
- Must have held an active sales associate license for at least 24 months.
- The 24 months must fall within the 5 years preceding the broker application.
- Alternative experience includes holding an active broker license in another state for 24 months within the preceding 5 years.
Memory trick: Broker's license? 'Two years active' in the last 'five' is the 'key'!