Broker Pre-License

72-Hour Broker Pre-License

In Florida, real estate sales associates who achieve 2 years of experience qualify to become a Florida real estate broker. In order to obtain your broker’s license you must complete a state approved 72-hour real estate broker pre-license course.

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Course Curriculum

FREC Approved

1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. LICENSURE
3. WHAT TO DISCLOSE ON THE LICENSE APPLICATION
4. BROKER EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
5. LICENSEE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
6. LICENSE RENEWAL PERIODS
7. REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE
8. MULTIPLE LICENSES AND GROUP LICENSE
9. CHANGE OF ADDRESS, RESIDENCY, AND BUSINESS ADDRESS
10. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
11. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS
12. UNIT 1 EXAM
1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. BUSINESS STRUCTURES THAT MAY BE REGISTERED AS BROKERAGE ENTITIES
3. OTHER BUSINESS FORMS THAT MAY NOT REGISTER
4. TRADE NAMES
5. REAL ESTATE OFFICE REQUIREMENTS
6. ENTRANCE SIGNS
7. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
8. ADVERTISING AND SELF-PROMOTION
9. FAIR HOUSING AND ADVERTISING
10. TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT (TCPA)
11. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS
12. UNIT 2 EXAM
1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. CAPITAL AND START-UP COSTS
3. BUSINESS PLAN
4. INCOME PROJECTIONS
5. Typical Variable Expenses
6. FRANCHISE VS. INDEPENDENT FIRM
7. TAX CONSIDERATIONS
8. PERSONNEL ISSUES
9. EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENTS AND AGREEMENTS
10. TRAINING AND SUPERVISION OF ASSOCIATES
11. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS
12. UNIT 3 EXAM
1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. ESTABLISHING ESCROW ACCOUNTS
3. TITLE COMPANIES AND ATTORNEY ESCROW ACCOUNTS
4. RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS
5. ESCROW DISPUTES
6. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS
7. UNIT 4 EXAM
1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
3. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
4. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
5. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES
6. CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES
7. REAL ESTATE RECOVERY FUND
8. SELF-REPORTING CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS
9. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS
10. UNIT 5 EXAM
1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. INTRODUCTION TO APPRAISAL
3. APPRAISAL CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
4. PRICE, COST, AND VALUE
5. HIGHEST AND BEST USE
6. THE APPRAISAL PROCESS
7. TYPES OF APPRAISAL REPORTS
8. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS
9. Unit 6 Exam
1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. SALES COMPARISON APPROACH
3. ELEMENTS OF COMPARISON
4. METHODS OF ADJUSTMENT
5. COST APPROACH
6. ACCRUED DEPRECIATION
7. INCOME APPROACH
8. RECONSTRUCTED OPERATING STATEMENT
9. OVERALL CAPITALIZATION
10. RECONCILIATION AND FINAL VALUE ESTIMATE
11. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS
12. Unit 7 Exam
1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. APPRAISALS, CMAS, AND BPOS
3. PREPARATION OF A COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS
4. CASE STUDY—COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS
5. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS
1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS APPRAISAL
3. UNDERSTANDING AND USING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
4. ANALYZING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
5. VALUATION METHODS
6. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS
1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. LAW OF AGENCY
3. WRITTEN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL TRANSACTIONS
4. NO BROKERAGE RELATIONSHIP (NONREPRESENTATION)
5. SINGLE AGENT RELATIONSHIP
6. TRANSACTION BROKER RELATIONSHIP
7. TRANSITION TO ANOTHER RELATIONSHIP
8. TERMINATING A BROKERAGE RELATIONSHIP
9. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS
1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. BROKERAGE COMPENSATION
3. Commercial Real Estate Sales Commission Lien Act
4. PURCHASE AND SALE CONTRACTS
5. DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO WRITE THE CONTRACT
6. PROVISIONS OF REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS
7. DISCLOSURE
8. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS
1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. MORTGAGE CONCEPTS AND PRACTICES
3. TYPES OF MORTGAGE LOANS
4. OTHER TECHNIQUES USED IN FINANCING REAL ESTATE
5. LAWS CONCERNING FAIR LENDING AND CREDIT PROCEDURES
6. RESIDENTIAL LOAN UNDERWRITING
7. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS
1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. PRELIMINARY STEPS TO A CLOSING
3. PRORATING PROCEDURES Items Typically Prorated Between Buyer and Seller
4. PREPARATION OF THE CLOSING DISCLOSURE
5. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS
1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT
3. REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
4. METHODS OF DEFERRING TAXES UPON DISPOSITION
5. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS
1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. MATCHING INVESTMENT PROPERTIES WITH INVESTOR NEEDS
3. LEASES AND LEASE TERMINOLOGY
4. MORTGAGES
5. STRUCTURAL KNOWLEDGE
6. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
7. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS
1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
3. ZONING REGULATIONS
4. APPEALS AND EXCEPTIONS TO THE ZONING CODE
5. VARIATIONS AND SPECIAL USES OF TRADITIONAL ZONING
6. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP)
7. CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)
8. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT
9. INTERSTATE LAND SALES FULL DISCLOSURE ACT (ILSA)
1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA)
3. SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA)
4. ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE
5. ASBESTOS
6. RADON
7. LEAD-BASED PAINT
8. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
9. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS
1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2. THE FLORIDA LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT
3. APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS
4. INTRODUCTION TO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
5. SKILLS REQUIRED OF A PROPERTY MANAGER
6. THE RENTAL PROCESS
7. THE OWNER-MANAGER RELATIONSHIP
8. STAFFING AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
9. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT POINTS
1. Instructions
2. Practice End-Of-Course Exam
1. Instructions
2. Final End-Of-Course Exam

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$299.00
157 lessons
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72-Hour Broker Pre-License

Course Curriculum

Unit 1: Becoming a Licensed Real Estate Broker

Unit 2: Opening a Real Estate Office

Unit 3: Owning, Managing, and Supervising a Real Estate Office

Unit 4: Escrow Management

Unit 5: Office Inspections, Disciplinary Process, and Real Estate Recovery Fund

Unit 6: Overview of Real Estate Valuation

Unit 7: Sales Comparison, Cost, and Income Approaches

Unit 8: Comparative Market Analysis

Unit 9: Basic Business Appraisal

Unit 10: Brokerage Relationships and Disclosure Requirements

Unit 11: Contracts

Unit 12: Financing Real Estate

Unit 13: Closing Real Estate Transactions

Unit 14: Federal Income Tax Laws Affecting Real Estate

Unit 15: Investment Real Estate

Unit 16: Zoning and Planning, Subdividing of Land, and Special Issues

Unit 17: Environmental Concerns Affecting Real Estate Transactions

Unit 18: Property Management

Practice Exam

Final Exam

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