Florida Supplemental Exam

[Ken B]

Yeah, I had to take another 15-hour USPAP course also. That was an eye-opener as I took it through a local "academy." Don't get me started about my thoughts about the quality, or lack thereof, of the typical student in that class.

 

[Jon Green]

Fl

I had to retake the 15hr USPAP course as well, when I moved down here. However, I received a great deal of assistance from JoEllen Peacock (she handles the education approval). I have misplaced her phone number, but you can look up the division of Real Estate phone numbers online. Just call the 407 area code not the 850 and you can usually get transferred to her.

 

[Couch Potato]

Yeah, I had to take another 15-hour USPAP course also. That was an eye-opener as I took it through a local "academy." Don't get me started about my thoughts about the quality, or lack thereof, of the typical student in that class.

The reality is neither of us really needed to retake the 15 hour USPAP under Florida regulations. It was just a case of the DBPR not having a clue. If I were moving to Florida, I think I would hire an attorney to push DBPR into follow the actual regulations rather than what they feel like doing. :new_all_coholic:

 

[Howard Klahr]

Not to dismiss everyone's advice, but as Frank has pointed out, the regulations in Florida have recently change to accommodate those that have already achieved certified status in another state, assuming that state is AQB compliant. Basically the only requirements are to take the new AQB test and the Florida supplemental.

Follow Frank's advice (former chairman of FREAB), he knows what he's talking about. Best of luck in your pursuits and if you have issues, please feel free to check back for guidance.

 

[nap123]

do you need to be a florida resident to obtain a license? and if you took the certified exam within the past two years, will you have to retake the exam? i'm planning on moving to florida in about 3 years, but was wondering if i should start the process now.

 

[Riick]

Bureaucrats

The reality is neither of us really needed to retake the 15 hour USPAP under Florida regulations. It was just a case of the DBPR not having a clue. If I were moving to Florida, I think I would hire an attorney to push DBPR into follow the actual regulations rather than what they feel like doing. :new_all_coholic:

ROTFLMAO..
The folks in Tallahassee will do as they please.
I had a FL license, let it lapse, but in obtaining it, learned that the old saying about flies and honey really applies with bureaucrats in Florida.
Just mention an Attorney and watch your application process freeze as solid as a Wisconsin lake.
:icon_mrgreen:

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[Couch Potato]

ROTFLMAO..
The folks in Tallahassee will do as they please.
I had a FL license, let it lapse, but in obtaining it, learned that the old saying about flies and honey really applies with bureaucrats in Florida.
Just mention an Attorney and watch your application process freeze as solid as a Wisconsin lake.
:icon_mrgreen:

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And that would differ from the typical process exactly how?

 

[Riick]

And that would differ from the typical process exactly how?

I greased the skids with honeyed words.

You wouldn't believe how fast I got my pass to take their exam

 

[Howard Klahr]

do you need to be a Florida resident to obtain a license?

No

if you took the certified exam within the past two years, will you have to retake the exam?

It depends, was it the new national exam? If so, then no. Else yes - There is also a Florida supplemental exam that you will need to take either way.

i'm planning on moving to Florida in about 3 years, but was wondering if i should start the process now.

Yes

 

[nap123]

Thank you for your input. I see AI has a Florida Supplemental class in September, I'll have to sign up for that. Any other tips on obtaining a Florida Certification?