After earning a Florida real estate broker license, the work doesn’t stop. Florida requires new brokers to complete post-license education to keep their license active. This guide explains everything you need to know to stay compliant and continue growing your real estate career. LEAP Academy in Orlando offers approved courses and expert support to help brokers meet these important requirements.
What Is Broker Post-License Education?
Broker post-license education is a state-mandated course that helps new brokers strengthen their knowledge in:
- Brokerage management
- Investment analysis
- Business planning
- Real estate finance
- Advanced ethics and legal issues
Florida requires all newly licensed brokers to complete post-license education during their first renewal cycle.
Why Broker Post-License Matters
The post-license course serves several purposes:
- Expands your business knowledge
- Helps you manage agents if you run a brokerage
- Reduces legal risks through updated compliance training
- Prepares you for long-term success as a broker
Failing to complete post-license requirements on time will result in your broker license becoming null and void.
Florida Broker Post-License Requirements
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) manages broker licensing and renewal requirements.
Course Hours
- Florida requires 60 hours of post-license education for brokers.
- These 60 hours must be completed before your first license renewal deadline.
Course Topics
Post-license courses cover advanced subjects such as:
- Office and staff management
- Recruiting and training agents
- Listing and sales supervision
- Escrow and trust account management
- Risk management and ethics
- Investment property analysis
- Real estate taxes and financial calculations
Renewal Deadline
- You must complete your 60-hour broker post-license course by the expiration date of your initial license.
- The renewal deadline is typically 18 to 24 months after initial licensure, depending on your license issue date.
Consequences of Missing the Deadline
- If you do not finish the required education by your first renewal, your broker license will be canceled.
- You would then need to requalify for licensure if you wish to become a broker again.
Options for Completing Post-License
Florida allows brokers to complete post-license education in several ways:
- In-person classroom courses
- Online courses (self-paced)
- Live virtual classes
LEAP Academy offers flexible options to fit your schedule and learning style, including fully online DBPR-approved courses.
Continuing Education After Post-License
After completing your post-license education, you will transition into regular 14-hour continuing education (CE) requirements for each subsequent license renewal cycle.
CE courses include updates on:
- Legal changes
- Ethics
- Core real estate practices
LEAP Academy also provides continuing education for brokers at every stage of their careers.
Benefits of Post-License Education
While post-license education is required, it also offers many career advantages:
- Learn how to run your own brokerage successfully
- Stay current with state laws and industry practices
- Expand your skills in investment analysis and business growth
- Build stronger relationships with clients and agents
- Reduce your legal exposure
Why Choose LEAP Academy for Broker Post-License
LEAP Academy in Orlando offers:
- DBPR-approved 60-hour broker post-license courses
- Experienced instructors with real-world broker experience
- Flexible online scheduling
- Affordable pricing
- Full licensing support
We make it easy for Florida brokers to meet state requirements while gaining valuable knowledge for long-term career growth.
