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One of the most common questions students ask is:
“What score do I need to pass the Florida real estate exam?”
To pass the Florida real estate state exam, students must score at least 75 out of 100 scored questions correctly, which equals a passing score of 75%.
The exam is administered through Pearson VUE, and while there are approximately 100 scored questions, students may actually see around 104 questions on the exam. Some of the additional questions are unscored testing questions used by the state to evaluate future exam content.
A lot of students believe they need to know every answer perfectly to pass the exam.
That’s not true.
Many students know the material but lose points because they rush, misread questions, or second-guess themselves.
The Florida real estate exam is designed to make students think carefully. Sometimes one or two words completely change the meaning of the question.
That’s why slowing down, reading carefully, and eliminating incorrect answers first can make a huge difference.
Understanding the Difference Between the Course Final and State Exam
The 63-hour course final exam and the Florida real estate state exam are two different tests.
For the course final exam:
Students must score at least 70% to pass.
Florida students only receive two attempts to pass the course final exam before they are required to retake the entire course.
For the Florida real estate state exam:
Students must score at least 75% to pass and can retake the exam again if needed.
Understanding the material during class instead of simply memorizing it helps students perform much better throughout the licensing process.
One of the biggest mistakes students make is waiting too long after finishing the course before taking the Florida real estate exam.
The longer students wait:
The more information they forget
The harder the exam feels
The more confidence they lose
That’s why students should complete fingerprinting and submit their DBPR application while still taking the course so they are ready to move directly into the exam process.
Momentum matters.
At 360 Florida Real Estate School, students receive both online and in-person real estate education designed to help them understand the material instead of simply memorizing it.
Instructor Patti Omalley helps students learn how to approach exam questions confidently, understand the wording of questions, and stay prepared throughout the licensing process.
Students also receive guidance with fingerprinting, DBPR applications, and preparing for the Florida real estate state exam.
Passing the Florida real estate exam is absolutely achievable with preparation, consistency, and confidence.
The goal is not perfection.
The goal is understanding the material, staying engaged, and continuing to move forward toward your Florida real estate license.
One of the biggest fears students have when getting started is failing the Florida real estate exam.
The good news is there is no limit to how many times you can take the state exam in Florida.
If you do not pass the first time, you can reschedule your exam through Pearson VUE and try again. Many successful real estate agents did not pass on their first attempt. The important thing is not losing confidence or momentum while working toward your Florida real estate license.
A lot of students think the state exam is the hardest part of becoming a real estate agent, but many times the first challenge is successfully completing the 63-hour Florida real estate pre-licensing course.
In Florida, students only get two chances to pass the course final exam before they are required to retake the entire course.
That’s why staying engaged during class matters so much.
The students who usually do the best are the ones asking questions, participating, and truly trying to understand the material instead of simply memorizing it long enough to get through the test.
The goal is not just passing exams. The goal is understanding real estate and building confidence moving into your career.
I personally took the Illinois real estate exam nine times before passing.
Since then, I’ve gone on to build a successful real estate career, become licensed and actively sell in both Illinois and Florida, and now teach real estate students throughout Central Florida through 360 Florida Real Estate School.
That experience completely changed the way I teach because I understand exactly how frustrating these exams can feel.
A lot of students leave the testing center thinking:
“I knew that material.”
And honestly, many times they probably did.
Real estate exams are not just about memorizing information. A huge part of success comes from understanding how the questions are written, slowing down, and learning how to approach the exam confidently.
That’s something I focus heavily on with my students.
One of the biggest mistakes students make is waiting too long between:
Finishing the course
Completing fingerprints
Submitting their DBPR application
Scheduling the state exam
The longer students wait, the more information they forget.
That’s why I always encourage students to complete fingerprinting and their DBPR application while they are still taking the course so they are ready to move directly into the Florida real estate exam.
Momentum matters.
Students who keep moving forward and stay consistent usually perform much better throughout the licensing process.
You do not need to be perfect to pass the Florida real estate exam.
You need preparation, consistency, confidence, and the willingness to keep going even if things do not happen perfectly the first time.
Real estate is a career built on persistence, communication, and problem-solving. Those same skills apply while getting licensed.
At 360 Florida Real Estate School, students receive both online and in-person real estate education designed to help them understand the material instead of simply memorizing it.
Instructor Patti Omalley helps students learn how to slow down, understand the wording of exam questions, and build confidence throughout the licensing process.
Students receive support not only through the 63-hour Florida real estate course, but also with fingerprinting, DBPR applications, and preparation for the Florida real estate state exam.
If you are thinking about getting your Florida real estate license, do not let fear of the exam stop you.
Every successful real estate agent started somewhere.
The key is staying consistent, continuing to learn, and not giving up on yourself.
While completing your 63-hour Florida real estate pre-licensing course, it’s important to start the next steps in the licensing process — not after you finish.
One of the biggest mistakes students make is waiting until the course is over to handle fingerprinting and their application. The longer you wait, the more time you lose — and the more information you forget before taking the Florida real estate exam.
As you’re working through your course, you should schedule your LiveScan fingerprinting with an approved provider.
When you go to your appointment, you will need to provide the correct ORI number so your fingerprints are sent to the right agency.
???? ORI Number: FL920010Z
This step is extremely important. If the wrong ORI number is used, your fingerprints may not be sent to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which can delay your application.
The process itself is quick and done electronically, usually taking just a few minutes.
Once your fingerprints are submitted, they are sent to the FBI for a background check, and the results are forwarded to the DBPR.
This step can take several days, so completing it while you are still in the course helps keep everything moving.
While you are finishing your course, you should also submit your application to the DBPR.
This allows your application and background check to be processed at the same time you are completing your education.
Waiting until after the course to do this only slows you down.
If you complete your fingerprinting and application during your course, you will be in a position to schedule your Florida real estate exam with Pearson VUE as soon as you finish.
This is key.
The sooner you take the exam after finishing the course, the better your chances of passing — because the material is still fresh.
Real estate is not just about passing the test — it’s about retaining the information.
Students who wait weeks to complete fingerprinting and applications often lose momentum and forget key concepts.
The goal is to move directly from:
Course → Approval → Exam
Without unnecessary delays.
At 360 Florida Real Estate School, students are guided through the entire process, not just the classroom portion.
Instructor Patti Omalley helps students understand when to complete fingerprinting, submit their DBPR application, and prepare for the Florida real estate exam so they stay on track and ready.
If you’re currently taking your Florida real estate course, now is the time to complete your fingerprinting and submit your application.
Staying ahead of these steps will help you move faster, retain the material, and be ready to take your exam as soon as possible.
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