New Name, Same Nationally Recognized Education
Kaplan Real Estate Education, formerly Bob Hogue School of Real Estate, provides FREC-approved online and live online real estate education across all career stages in Florida:
- Getting Licensed: 63-Hour Sales Associate Pre-Licensing Courses and Exam Prep
- Post-Licensing: 45-Hour Sales Associate and 60-Hour Broker Post-Licensing Courses
- License Maintenance: 14-Hour Florida Continuing Education (CE) Courses, including Core Law and Ethics
- Career Advancement: 72-Hour Broker Pre-Licensing and Community Association Manager (CAM) Training
Kaplan Real Estate Named a Top Online Learning Provider by Newsweek and Statista*
Recognized for Excellence in Real Estate Education
Kaplan was named Editor’s Choice for Real Estate Education by Test Prep Insight.
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What Are Your Real Estate Career Goals?
| Your Current Goal | What You Need | Key Requirements | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|
| I want to become a Florida real estate agent | 63-Hour Pre-Licensing Course |
| View Florida Licensing Courses |
| I'm renewing my license for the first time | 45-Hour Post-Licensing |
| View Post-Licensing Options |
| I need my 2-year renewal credits | 14-Hour Continuing Education Course |
| View Florida CE Courses |
| I want to become a Florida real estate broker | 72-Hour Broker Course |
| View Broker Upgrade Courses |
| I want to read FREC Laws & Eligibility | State Requirements |
| Florida State Requirements |
The History of Bob Hogue and Kaplan Real Estate Education
Since 1978, Bob Hogue School of Real Estate has served more than 300,000 students. From licensing to professional development and beyond, Bob Hogue established a reputation for helping agents advance at every stage of their careers. After acquiring the school in 2020, Kaplan has proudly continued the tradition of excellence that Bob Hogue is known for in the Sunshine State.
Florida Licensing Information, Reciprocity, and Portability
- Average time to complete licensing education: 3 months
- State governing body: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Reciprocity
- If you have a Florida real estate license, reciprocity states include: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, Rhode Island, and West Virginia (mutual recognition)
- Steps to acquire state reciprocity:
- Step 1: Be a nonresident of Florida (you’re considered a Florida resident after 4 months)
- Step 2: Pass the 90-minute, 40-question Florida law exam with a score of 75% or higher
- Step 3: Provide a certificate of licensure history
Military Portability
- Application:
- Active-duty military: provide military orders
- Former military: submit DD-214 or NGB-22 for proof of honorable discharge
- Military spouses: provide a marriage certificate if married during active duty or at the time of the service member's death
- Certificate of licensure:
- Submit proof of a valid license from another jurisdiction and relevant statutes/rules for that license
Fingerprinting:
Complete a fingerprinting background check
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The Fast Track to Real Estate Agent Success
There are many questions to address at the start of your real estate career: How will you operate on a daily basis? How will you market yourself? How much do you want to earn? We designed our Real Estate Accelerator course and coaching package to help you answer these questions. You’ll be armed with business-building skills and operating activities to maximize your opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
You'll need to renew your Florida real estate salesperson license every two years on March 31st or September 30th depending on when you're passing your exam.
Starting on the day of purchase, students can access all purchased FL real estate course content from Kaplan for up to 6 months. This applies to both continuing education and pre-licensing courses.
Yes, Kaplan Real Estate Education acquired Bob Hogue School of Real Estate in 2020.
Kaplan real estate students take an average of 3 months to finish their required education.
Yes, all courses are reviewed and approved by the Florida Real Estate Commission.
Yes, Kaplan offers in-person options for your required Florida real estate classes, covering both licensing and continuing education.