09-FL-E FL REAL ESTATE LAWS AND RULES
EXAM 2026 CERTIFICATION REVIEW MANUAL
◉ Can a broker-in-charge act as one of the designated brokers with
the other designated broker being a provisional broker under their
supervision? Answer: No. A broker-in-charge can be one of the
designated agents, but NOT if the other designated agent in the
transaction is a provisional broker under his/her supervision.
◉ Describe the other Commission's activities Answer: The
Commission is authorized to acquire, hold and convey Real Property
(subject to approval of Gvnr, create contents, claim copyrights and
charge fees for publications.
◉ Describe the Postlicensing rules Answer: 3 required postlicensing
courses: 1) Real estate brokerage relationships and responsibilities,
2) Real estate contracts and transactions, 3) Specialized topics -
commercial, prop. mgmt, RE finance, RE appraisal, RE development,
RE regulation. Upon completion, PB automatically = Broker.
◉ What happens if a license becomes inactive? Answer: To
reactivate license: Postlicensing course must be completed and CE
must be current.
, ◉ What is the difference between Active vs. Inactive licenses?
Answer: Unless expired, revoked, suspended or surrendered, all
licenses are active or inactive. Active: may engage in and be
compensated for real estate brokerage activities. Inactive: may NOT
engage in or be compensated for real estate brokerage activities
(including referrals).
◉ How do I change my license status? Answer: All Provisional
Brokers are initially inactive. PBs must be under an active Broker-in-
Charge to become active. All brokers must satisfy CE requirements
each year to remain active. If inactive (person or firm), must file a
request for license activation. A broker may change from active to
inactive by submitting a written request to the REC.
◉ What happens if a license gets expired or revoked? Answer:
Licenses expired for 6 months or less may be reinstated by paying a
$55.00 fee (to go to active status must also complete all required
CE). More than 6 months - application, $55.00 fee. Commission may
require RE education and/or examination to be completed or both.
Reinstatement of a revoked license requires same action as an
expired more than 6 month license, plus a $30 fee.
◉ Describe License Reinstatement rules Answer: Reinstatement of a
surrendered license procedure the same as a revoked license, after
the specified surrender period is complete.
After suspension, licensee may reinstate if license renewal fees are
current or paid within 60 days from end of suspension.
EXAM 2026 CERTIFICATION REVIEW MANUAL
◉ Can a broker-in-charge act as one of the designated brokers with
the other designated broker being a provisional broker under their
supervision? Answer: No. A broker-in-charge can be one of the
designated agents, but NOT if the other designated agent in the
transaction is a provisional broker under his/her supervision.
◉ Describe the other Commission's activities Answer: The
Commission is authorized to acquire, hold and convey Real Property
(subject to approval of Gvnr, create contents, claim copyrights and
charge fees for publications.
◉ Describe the Postlicensing rules Answer: 3 required postlicensing
courses: 1) Real estate brokerage relationships and responsibilities,
2) Real estate contracts and transactions, 3) Specialized topics -
commercial, prop. mgmt, RE finance, RE appraisal, RE development,
RE regulation. Upon completion, PB automatically = Broker.
◉ What happens if a license becomes inactive? Answer: To
reactivate license: Postlicensing course must be completed and CE
must be current.
, ◉ What is the difference between Active vs. Inactive licenses?
Answer: Unless expired, revoked, suspended or surrendered, all
licenses are active or inactive. Active: may engage in and be
compensated for real estate brokerage activities. Inactive: may NOT
engage in or be compensated for real estate brokerage activities
(including referrals).
◉ How do I change my license status? Answer: All Provisional
Brokers are initially inactive. PBs must be under an active Broker-in-
Charge to become active. All brokers must satisfy CE requirements
each year to remain active. If inactive (person or firm), must file a
request for license activation. A broker may change from active to
inactive by submitting a written request to the REC.
◉ What happens if a license gets expired or revoked? Answer:
Licenses expired for 6 months or less may be reinstated by paying a
$55.00 fee (to go to active status must also complete all required
CE). More than 6 months - application, $55.00 fee. Commission may
require RE education and/or examination to be completed or both.
Reinstatement of a revoked license requires same action as an
expired more than 6 month license, plus a $30 fee.
◉ Describe License Reinstatement rules Answer: Reinstatement of a
surrendered license procedure the same as a revoked license, after
the specified surrender period is complete.
After suspension, licensee may reinstate if license renewal fees are
current or paid within 60 days from end of suspension.
