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Membership at Suncoast Tampa Association of REALTORS® (STAR) means being part of one of the largest local trade associations in the state of Florida, with more than 22,000 fellow real estate professionals in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties.

Holding a real estate broker’s license does not make someone a REALTOR®. The main thing that distinguishes a REALTOR® from someone who’s merely licensed by the state to sell real estate is the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, which requires REALTORS® to put their clients’ interests first at all times. As a member of STAR, you’re someone who is committed to continuing education, professionalism and integrity.

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Florida Licensing Requirements for Real Estate

Real Estate Sales Associate

  1. Successfully complete a FREC-approved pre-licensing course for sales associates consisting of 63 classroom hours and covering the topics required by the FREC. The course is valid for licensure purposes for two years after the course completion date. Licensees with a permanent physical disability, as defined by FREC Rule 61J2-3.013(2), may qualify for a correspondence pre-licensing course if unable, due to a permanent physical disability, to attend the site where the course is conducted.
  2. Submit a completed application, electronic fingerprints, and appropriate fee.
  3. Pass the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Examination with a grade of at least 75 or pass the Florida Real Estate Law Exam with a grade of at least 30.

Real Estate Broker

  1. Successfully completed a FREC-approved pre-licensing course for brokers consisting of 72 classroom hours and covering the topics required by the FREC. The course is valid for licensure purposes for two years after the course completion date. Applicants with a permanent physical disability, as defined by FREC Rule 61J2-3.013(2), may qualify for a correspondence pre-licensing course if unable, due to a permanent physical disability, to attend the site where the course is conducted.
  2. Submit a completed application, electronic fingerprints, and appropriate fee.
  3. Pass the Florida Real Estate Broker Examination with a grade of at least 75.
  4. Submit a completed DBPR RE 13 Broker Transactions form to activate the license, otherwise, the license is issued in an inactive status.
  5. Successfully complete a FREC-approved post-licensing course for brokers consisting of at least 60 classroom hours prior to the expiration of the initial broker license.

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License Renewal Requirements

Post-license education must be completed on or before the expiration date of the license (before your first renewal).

  • Sales associates must complete 45 hours of post-license education.
  • Brokers must complete 60 hours of post-licensure education.

After your first renewal, your license may be renewed every two years by completing 14 hours of continuing education.

 

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Ways to Meet Your Requirements

STAR’s Professional Development Department is your number one resource for continuing education. We have a variety of programs designed to help you meet your 14-hour, 45-hour and 60-hour post-licensing education requirements. For more information and a calendar of available classes, please visit our education page.

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