CEO Institute
REAL ESTATE SCHOOL - INVESTMENTS - PERSONAL MANAGEMENT
 
 
 

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions - Real Estate

- Do I need a Social Security number to register for class?

  • NO. You do not need a US social security number for taking any of our classes; you only need an official identification from USA or your country of origin. However, you do need a US social security number to apply for any real estate license.

- What are the licensure requirements for a sales associate license in Florida?

  • You must have a United States Social Security number to apply for any real estate license.
  • Minimum age 18 years old.
  • High School diploma or its equivalent.
  • Complete 63 hour class for sales associate pre-license.
  • Passing score of 70% or more in the end-of-course exam.
  • Apply for a sales associate license in the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
  • Pay DBPR the current sales associate license fee of $105
  • Fingerprint clearance with FBI
  • Passing score of 70% or more in the state exam

- When can I start the application through the DBPR?

  • Anytime, before or after taking the pre-license sales associate class.

- When can I earn commissions?

  • When you obtain your sales associate license your must work for a Real Estate company (Broker or Builder/Developer).

- Are classes taught in English or Spanish?

  • CEO Institute has classes in English and Spanish. Refer to the class schedule for more detail.

- What language can I take the state exam?

  • English or Spanish. TIP: If you are bilingual, you may want to request the test to be in Spanish as you may switch back and forth the test from English to Spanish and vice versa. This could help you interpret some questions.

- What language is the book and study guide written in?

  • CEO Institute provides all the course material in both English and Spanish. However, the Spanish version might be more "spanglish" as there are some terms that are always used in English.

- After taking the school pre-license course; ¿How long am I allowed to wait before taking the state exam?

  • Your application with the DBPR is good for two years.

- What happens if I am not able to complete the pre-license course?

  • If you are not able to complete the course due to attendance, you must provide a documented excuse and it will be to the sole discretion of CEO Institute to allow you to sit in a later course.