WESTERN NY SCHOOL OF REAL ESTATE
FLORIDA LICENSING PROGRAMS
(716) 639-7877 or (800) 735-5395
www.wnyschoolofrealestate.org

The Western NY School of Real Estate is excited to be one of only a handful of New York State schools to be accredited by the State of Florida, Division of Professional Licensing & Registration.

New York residents as well as individuals from other states can attend our flexible Florida Licensing program and be eligible to take the Florida real estate exam at ASI locations throughout the country (as well as right here in Western NY less than 2 miles from the School).   This is ideal for New York agents who plan on retiring or relocating to Florida within the next several years or simply maintain residences in both states.

 

What are the requirements to qualify & earn a Florida real estate salesperson license?

                *be at least 18 years of age
                * have high school diploma or General Education Diploma
                (GED)
                *complete and pass the state approved 63 hour course
                *pass the state examination   (need not be a Florida resident)

When may I submit my application?

            The application may be sent in before, during or after the course.
            Application preparation is available at the administration office
            during regular business hours.

How do I submit my application?

            This is a two part process. First, you must apply to the state with a
            fee of $144. After approval by the state, you may then apply to the
            state approved test vendor ASI. There will be an additional charge
            of $45.50 by ASI.  Out of state fee applies if the test is taken outside
            of Florida ($50).

How is the test administered?

            There will be multiple locations in major metropolitan areas.
            Exams will be administered by computer (touch screen) and graded
            immediately at the examination site.
 

What is the license renewal period and what are the continuing education requirements?

            45 hours of post-licensing education is required during the first
            renewal period (18-24 months after passing the state exam).
            Subsequently your license must be renewed every 2 years by
            completing 14 hours of continuing education. You can maintain an
            active or voluntary inactive license for life. Active salespersons are
            individuals whom have placed their license with a real estate firm.
            These firms are generally members of one or more Realtor
            Associations with required fees to all active salespersons licensed
            with that firm.

What can I do with a salesperson license?

            You can be involved in the listing and selling of residential,
            commercial, industrial property, land, business opportunities, and
            time-shares. You can also rent and manage real property.  Many
            agents work as "referral agents" and can collect commissions of up
            to 30% of the listing or selling side of a real estate transactions for
            just giving a name & phone number of a potential customer/client.

I have a real estate license from another state - Do I have to take the course?

            Not necessarily. Call the School for more information.
 

What textbook does your School use?

            Florida Real Estate Principles, Practices & Law by Gaines, Coleman & Crawford.
            This is the best-selling prelicense text available which effectively combines the latest
            information on Florida real estate laws and practices for prospective salespersons.
 

What will I learn about in the program?

            The topics are as follows: the Real Estate Business, license law and qualifications for
            licensure, license law and administration, agency and ethics, real estate brokerage
            operations, complaints, violations and penalties, property rights: Estates, Tenancies
            and multiple ownership Interests, title, deeds and ownership restrictions, legal
            descriptions, real estate contracts, finance, the mortgage market, computations & title
            closing, etc.

 
Is there anything else I should know about to help me decide where I should get my Florida real estate
licensing courses from?

            The text book is included in the tuition along with video tutor throughout the class (and during
            review), computer re-inforced chapter end questions throughout the entire course and our unique
            audio tapes to enhance your undertstanding of each chapter's highlights.  Significant practice and
            preparation for the numerous legal concepts and terms are part of the programs at WNYSRE.