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Real Estate Sales Associates represent buyers and sellers in property transactions, listing properties, conducting market analyses, showing homes, and negotiating offers. Florida's booming real estate market — driven by population growth, tourism, and investor activity — makes this a dynamic career. The median salary understates actual earnings due to commission income variance.

FL Median Salary
$50,140
Entry Salary
$31,990
Experienced
$149,990
FL Growth
N/A

Requirements & Training

  • Credential: FL Real Estate Sales Associate License; 63-hr FREC Course I + state exam (Pearson VUE) + 45-hr post-license
  • Florida license required: Yes (FL DBPR / Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC))

Career Path

  1. Sales Associate (under broker)
  2. Experienced Agent (team lead)
  3. Real Estate Broker
  4. Broker-Owner

Top Florida Employers

Keller Williams FLColdwell Banker Realty FLCharles Rutenberg RealtyRE/MAX FloridaEXP RealtyCompassLocal independent brokerages

Related Programs

  • Real Estate Pre-License Course
  • Business Administration AS
  • Finance AS
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