Retake guide

Failed the Florida Real Estate Exam? What to Do Next

You are not alone: many candidates miss on the first try. The pass mark is 75 out of 100, so a 68–74 usually means two or three weak areas, not a lack of effort. Here is a practical plan.

1. Read your score report

Your report breaks results down by content area. Write down the two or three lowest. Those are your plan.

2. Rebook

Retake rules, fees and scheduling are set by DBPR and the test vendor and can change, so check the current Candidate Information Booklet (DBPR / FREC candidate information) before you book. Keep your prelicense course completion valid: if it lapses you may have to retake the course.

3. Study the gap, not the whole book

4. A 14-day plan

Days 1–3: diagnose with a full mock. Days 4–11: 20 minutes a day on your two weakest areas plus 10 math questions. Days 12–13: one mixed mock per day, review every miss. Day 14: final mock, light review, sleep.

Quick quiz

Question 1 of 3

Diagnostic: a $360,000 sale outside Miami-Dade. Deed doc stamps are:

  1. $1,260
  2. $2,520
  3. $3,600
  4. $720
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B. $2,520 3,600 units × $0.70 = $2,520. Source: s. 201.02(1)(a), F.S.

Question 2 of 3

Diagnostic: a broker receives conflicting demands for a deposit. FREC must be notified within:

  1. 3 business days
  2. 10 business days
  3. 15 business days
  4. 30 business days
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C. 15 business days 15 business days of the last demand. Source: Rule 61J2-10.032, F.A.C.

Question 3 of 3

Diagnostic: the basic homestead exemption applies to the first ___ of assessed value for all levies.

  1. $5,000
  2. $25,000
  3. $50,000
  4. $75,000
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B. $25,000 The first $25,000 applies to all levies, including school taxes. Source: s. 196.031, F.S.

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