Florida — License Law & Qualifications — Florida Real Estate — State Law Practice Test
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A Florida sales associate received an initial license. What post-license education must be completed before the FIRST renewal to keep the license valid?
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Under Florida law, what is the minimum age and education an applicant must have to qualify for a Florida real estate sales associate license?
- At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or its equivalent — Correct answer
- At least 21 years old with a college degree
- At least 18 years old; no education requirement
- At least 16 years old with a high school diploma
Explanation: Florida requires an applicant to be at least 18 years old AND hold a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED), among other qualifications. Sales associate（销售助理 / asociado de ventas）: an entry-level Florida licensee who works under a broker. Source: §475.17(1)(a) FS.
Handbook: Florida License Law & Qualifications — basic qualifications for licensure (§475.17 FS)
In addition to age and education, Florida law requires a real estate license applicant to demonstrate which personal characteristic?
- Be honest, truthful, trustworthy, and of good character — Correct answer
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Own real property in Florida
- Have a minimum net worth of $25,000
Explanation: Beyond being 18 and holding a high school diploma, §475.17 requires the applicant be honest, truthful, trustworthy, of good character, and have a good reputation for fair dealing. Good moral character（良好品德 / buen carácter moral）: a statutory fitness standard FREC reviews, especially when criminal history is disclosed. Source: §475.17(1)(a) FS.
Handbook: Florida License Law & Qualifications — honesty / good character requirement (§475.17 FS)
How many hours of FREC-approved pre-license education must a Florida sales associate applicant complete before taking the state license examination?
- 63 classroom hours — Correct answer
- 45 classroom hours
- 72 classroom hours
- 14 classroom hours
Explanation: Florida requires a 63-classroom-hour FREC-approved pre-license course (Course I) for sales associate applicants before sitting the state exam. Pre-license education（执照前教育 / educación previa a la licencia）: required coursework completed before the state exam. Source: §475.17(2) FS; 61J2-3.008 FAC.
Handbook: Florida License Law & Qualifications — 63-hour pre-license course (§475.17 FS / 61J2-3.008 FAC)