Florida real estate sales associate
Florida Real Estate Exam: Format, Topics and Rules
The facts from the DBPR's candidate booklet: how the exam works, all 19 topics, and what you can do if you don't pass.
Last updated November 11, 2026
Format and scoring
| Florida sales associate exam | |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 multiple choice, equally weighted |
| Topics | 19 content areas (below) |
| Time | 3½ hours |
| Passing score | 75 out of 100 |
| Book | Closed book |
| Calculator | Silent, handheld, battery-operated calculators allowed at test centers |
| Results | An official photo result report right after you finish |
| Law covered | Chapter 475 Part I, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 61J2, Florida Administrative Code |
All 19 topics
| Topic | Share of exam |
|---|---|
| Real estate contracts | 12% |
| Real estate brokerage activities and procedures | 12% |
| Residential mortgages | 9% |
| Property rights: estates, tenancies, condos, HOAs, time-sharing | 8% |
| Real estate appraisal | 8% |
| Authorized relationships, duties and disclosures | 7% |
| Titles, deeds and ownership restrictions | 7% |
| License law and qualifications for licensure | 6% |
| Computations and closing of transactions | 6% |
| Legal descriptions | 5% |
| Types of mortgages and sources of financing | 4% |
| Violations of license law, penalties and procedures | 3% |
| Federal and state laws pertaining to real estate | 3% |
| Taxes affecting real estate | 3% |
| Real estate license law and commission rules | 2% |
| Real estate investments and business opportunity brokerage | 2% |
| The real estate business | 1% |
| Real estate markets and analysis | 1% |
| Planning and zoning | 1% |
With 100 equally weighted questions, each percent is about one question.
If you don't pass: review and challenge
- You can review the questions you answered wrong on your most recent attempt. Ask within 21 days of the exam through Pearson VUE.
- Reviews are at a Pearson VUE test center, with about half the original exam time, no talking and no notes.
- During the review you can submit written challenges to questions you think were wrong; you'll hear back "credit" or "no credit".
Source: Florida DBPR Candidate Information Booklet, Real Estate Sales Associate Examination (effective January 2025); Florida Real Estate Commission exam performance reports (2026). Confirm current rules and fees with the DBPR and Pearson VUE before your exam.
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the Florida real estate exam?
100 multiple-choice questions over 3½ hours. You need 75 correct to pass.
Can I bring a calculator to the Florida real estate exam?
Yes, at test centers: a silent, handheld, battery-operated calculator. Check the DBPR booklet for the latest list.
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