New Name, Same Nationally Recognized Education
Since 1978, Bob Hogue School of Real Estate has helped more than 300,000 Florida real estate students succeed. Now in the experienced hands of Kaplan Real Estate Education, your courses will be better than ever.
Our Florida real estate licensing, exam prep, and continuing education courses are of the same quality that Bob Hogue is known for. Now, you’ll have the national pedigree of a Kaplan education behind you.
Thinking About Pursuing a Career in Real Estate?
View the steps to Florida licensing.
Licensing Application Checklist
Learn Florida’s Licensing and Continuing Education Requirements
View Florida sales associate and brokers state requirements.
Personalized Education Built for Your Schedule
Everyone is busy these days. You need a comprehensive real estate education to fit your lifestyle, and Kaplan Real Estate Education, formerly Bob Hogue School of Real Estate, has you covered. Choose from four highly effective delivery methods designed to allow you maximum flexibility and convenience.
Live Classroom Learn in person for exciting, live interactions with fellow students and instructors. For those accustomed to the familiar classroom environment, this opportunity gives you a face-to-face, hands-on learning experience. | Live Online Attend classes in real time from anywhere you have reliable internet access. Our Live Online courses enable you to interact online with instructors and peers easily and efficiently. It's almost like being in a traditional classroom, though you could attend poolside or in your pajamas. | Online Video Follow along with Online Video courses led by our engaging instructors. Featuring automatic tracking of your progress, you’ll be able to start, stop, and resume your Florida real estate education classes anytime you need to do so. It’s super convenient for anyone needing a lot of flexibility. | Online Designed for students who prefer self-paced interactive online content, these courses allow you to follow your path to success in a convenient online format. | Home Study Learn offline with our textbook-based courses. We'll provide you with everything you need to complete your work when and where it’s convenient for you—no internet connection required. |
Florida Real Estate Stats
225,657
REALTORS®
363,984
Active Salespersons
63
Required Hours of Pre-licensing Education
FREC Course I
Required Pre-licensing Course
Florida Licensing Information, Reciprocity, and Portability
- Average time to complete licensing education: 3 months
- State governing body: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Reciprocity
- If you have a Florida real estate license, reciprocity states include: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, Rhode Island, and West Virginia (mutual recognition)
- Steps to acquire state reciprocity:
- Step 1: Be a nonresident of Florida (you’re considered a Florida resident after 4 months)
- Step 2: Pass the 90-minute, 40-question Florida law exam with a score of 75% or higher
- Step 3: Provide a certificate of licensure history
Military Portability
- Application:
- Active-duty military: provide military orders
- Former military: submit DD-214 or NGB-22 for proof of honorable discharge
- Military spouses: provide a marriage certificate if married during active duty or at the time of the service member's death
- Certificate of licensure:
- Submit proof of a valid license from another jurisdiction and relevant statutes/rules for that license
Fingerprinting:
Complete a fingerprinting background check
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