Q: I failed to complete my broker post-licensing education requirements before my first renewal. I know that my broker’s license is now considered null and void, but another broker told me that I may revert to my sales associate’s license. Is that true?
A: Yes. According to Section 475.17(4)(c), Florida Statutes, a broker who wishes to operate as a sales associate, may be issued a sales associate license after providing proof that he or she has satisfactorily completed a 14-hour continuing education course within six months following expiration of his or her broker’s license.
To operate as a broker, the licensee must re-qualify by satisfactorily completing the broker’s pre-licensing course and passing the state examination for licensure as a broker.