St. Johns River State College

Welcome to a collaboration between First Coast School of Real Estate and St Johns River College!  This partnership allows its students to go beyond traditional learning and offer a dynamic and flexible approach to real estate education.  ENROLL TODAY to lay the foundation for your real estate career with our comprehensive, state-approved pre-licensing course.

Course Schedule:

May 22nd, 2024 - August 1, 2024: DAYS: Wednesday/Thursday -3hr Classes

St. Augustine Campus 9 AM-Noon

Palatka Campus 1:30-4:30 PM 

Palatka Campus 6 PM-9 PM

Step 1: Meet Eligibility Requirements

• Ensure you meet the following requirements:
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Have a Social Security number.
• Complete a state-approved pre-licensing course.

Step 2: Complete Pre-Licensing Education

Enroll in a Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) approved pre-licensing course. The course must consist of 63 hours of instruction covering topics such as real estate principles, practices, and law.

Step 3: Pass Course Exam

After completing the pre-licensing course, you must pass the course exam with a score of at least 70%. This exam evaluates your understanding of the material covered in the course.

Step 4: Submit Application

Complete and submit the Florida Real Estate License Application online through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) website. You'll need to provide personal information, course completion details, and pay the application fee.

Step 5: Get Fingerprinted

Schedule a fingerprinting appointment through the DBPR website or by contacting an approved vendor. This is necessary for a background check.

Step 6: Pass State Exam

Once your application is approved and your fingerprints are cleared, you'll receive an Authorization Notice allowing you to schedule the state licensing exam. The exam consists of two parts: a national portion and a state-specific portion. You must pass both parts with a score of at least 75%.

Step 7: Find a Sponsoring Broker

Before you can activate your real estate license, you must affiliate with a licensed Florida real estate broker. Choose a broker who offers the support and resources you need to kick-start your real estate career.

Step 8: Activate Your License

Upon passing the state exam and finding a sponsoring broker, you can activate your real estate license. Your sponsoring broker will provide you with the necessary paperwork to submit to the DBPR, along with any additional fees required.

Step 9: Start Your Real Estate Career

Congratulations! You are now a licensed real estate salesperson in Florida. Begin building your client base, marketing your services, and assisting buyers and sellers with their real estate transactions under the guidance of your sponsoring broker.