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How Much Does It Cost To Take The Florida Real Estate Exam?

The cost to take the Florida real estate sales associate state exam just increased significantly. Now, it costs $57.75 each time you take the state exam. The good news is that the cost of the weekend exam cram review at Demetree School of Real Estate is staying the same. So if you don’t want to take the state exam multiple times, consider taking the state exam review class taught by Karen Climer.

When the cost of the state exam went up, the Florida Real Estate Commission voted to reduce the application fee to $62.75. However, it is still going to cost half of the licensees more to get a license than it used to. Why do I say that?

The application fee you pay once. The exam fee you pay EACH time you take the exam. Last month (January 2023), 47% of the first-time test takers failed and will have to pay to take it a second time. Even worse, 33% of the repeaters failed and will have to pay $57.75 to take it for the third, fourth, or fifth time. Some people have taken even more times than that!

The only way to pass the exam is to study. But more importantly that that, you have to study the right material. If you don’t know how to study for the Florida real estate exam or don’t know what the best real estate study material is, give Karen Climer a call at Demetree School of Real Estate at 407-456-3448.

By Karen Climer|2023-03-15T12:52:24-04:00February 20th, 2023|

What Is The Pass Rate For The Florida Real Estate Exam?

The State of Florida just sent out the state exam statistics for 2021. They aren’t good. Last year 85,701 took the sales associate state exam and 33,246 passed. That is a 39% pass rate. That 85,701 includes people who are taking it the first, second, or even tenth time.

For first time takers, the numbers are a little better – 43,564 took the exam for the first time and 20,311 passed. That is a 47% pass rate.

Why do so many people fail the exam? I don’t have a definitive answer to that, but I do have some theories…

Their native language is not English.

If your native language is not English, the exam is going to be more challenging. I wish I had a solution to that, but I don’t. But it is a real reason that people struggle on the exam.

They don’t know what is going to be on the exam.

My students know what is going to be on the exam. I don’t teach material that isn’t on the exam. I know some schools that want to teach you a lot of practical information. I know some schools that want to teach you material that is on the broker exam because they think it’s important. I know of some instructors who don’t have a clue what is on the exam.

I’ve been teaching this class since 2003. I have been talking to students since 2003. I know what is on the Florida real estate exam and that is the only thing I teach.

They don’t study enough.

Sometimes people think, “I never studied for anything in high school and I did OK, so I probably don’t need to study this.” That might have worked in high school, but it won’t work for this exam. I tell my students to study like their future career depends on it. You can’t pass this exam without studying a lot.

If you are preparing to take the exam and want a refresher course to prepare you, check out my class at Demetree School of Real Estate. I, Karen Climer, teach all of the exam cram review classes. Legally, I can’t guarantee that you will pass the exam after you take that class. But I can guarantee that we cover what is on the Florida state exam. We don’t talk about real life. We don’t talk about how they do it in other states. I can guarantee that you will be more prepared after the class than you were before the class. I can’t tell you how many times people say, “My prelicensing teacher never taught us this…” If you are looking to be in the 39% who pass the exam, you won’t find a better review class than the one we offer at Demetree School of Real Estate.

Note: Neither I nor anyone in the Climer family have any affiliation with Climer School of Real Estate. My father sold Climer School of Real Estate in 2014. It is now own by a large nationwide corporation. If you are looking for Karen Climer, you’ll find me at Demetree School of Real Estate in Orlando.

By Karen Climer|2022-02-01T12:32:33-05:00February 1st, 2022|

What Is a FL REAPP ID and Other Common Questions About The Florida Real Estate State Exam

What is the FLREAPP ID? And where can I find it?

The FLREAPP ID is an ID number that Pearson Vue uses. Once you are approved to take the Florida real estate exam, you will receive an email from Pearson Vue. In that authorization email, you will find the FLREAPP ID.

If you have been approved by the DBPR, but do not have this number, you will need to register with Pearson Vue by phone. They can look you up by your social security number.

If I fail the Florida real estate state exam, when can I retake it?

In theory, you can take it again the next day – there is no wait period. Realistically, it will be a few days. Much like scheduling a doctor’s appointment, you can’t always call and get an appointment tomorrow. What’s important is that there is no wait period and you will be able to take the exam within a few days.

How does the DBPR know that I took the prelicensing class?

Florida real estate schools are not required to notify the DBPR of completion of the prelicensing class. You, the student, are required to give them your certificate.

Please note that neither Karen Climer nor Demetree School of Real Estate have any affiliation with Climer School of Real Estate. My father, Ron Climer, started Climer School of Real Estate. He sold it in 2014. It was recently acquired by a large national corporation.

By Karen Climer|2022-02-01T12:36:53-05:00November 30th, 2021|

What Questions Do People Miss The Most On The Florida Real Estate State Exam?

The pass rate for the Florida state exam is dropping. For August 2021, it dropped to 38%. I obtained a list from the Florida Bureau of Education and Testing that had some tips for real estate students. In other words, these are the areas that most people are getting incorrect right now…

Helpful Study Hints for Instructors and Examinees

Know that Chapter 720, F.S. is the Florida Law that deals with Homeowners’ Associations.
Review expenses that are deductible on federal income taxes for a principal residence.
Review Chapter 475.612, F.S., and that Florida Law prohibits real estate licensee from referring to a comparative market analysis as an appraisal.
Know that the income capitalization approach is the primary approach in appraising income-producing properties.
Review street paving assessment; remember to calculate only the owner’s half of the paving assessment, so this would require the candidate to divide the total share of the cost in half.
Review the definition of an easement in gross and that this particular easement benefits the company that owns it.
Have candidates review the formula for Interest on Assumed Mortgages.
Review the definition for an option contract; candidates seem to have difficulty on whether the option contract is a bilateral versus a unilateral contract; we require that they know it is a unilateral contract.
Review the definitions for Special Purpose Deeds (i.e. personal representative’s deed, guardian’s deed, committee’s deed, and tax deed).
Review purchase money mortgage and that the mortgage is taken back by a seller from a buyer.
Review the definitions of separate property versus personal property.
Review the definition of a notice of noncompliance and that the DBPR may issue it for a first- time minor violation by a licensee.

If you don’t know what some of this means, check out my cram class. I think it’s the best state exam review in the state. If you don’t believe me, just check out what my former students say about it.

Please note that neither I, nor anyone in the Climer family, has any affiliation with Climer School of Real Estate. My father, Ron Climer, sold the school in 2014. You can find us at Demetree School of Real Estate in Orlando, Florida.

By Karen Climer|2021-12-17T05:12:17-05:00September 13th, 2021|

Five Reason People Fail The Florida Real Estate Exam – And What To Do About It

How difficult is the Florida real estate exam? The majority of people think it is very difficult. In fact, according to Pearson Vue, 41% of the 3,706 people who took the exam in July 2021 failed it. Of the first-time takers, the results are a little better – 48% of first-time takers passed the exam.

I would say there are five reasons people fail the exam…

1. A language barrier – If your native language is not English, it is going to be more difficult. I wish I had a suggestion for this, but the reality is that the test is offered in English and Castilian Spanish. If neither one of those is your native language, you are going to have to study more.

2. Studying the wrong material – If you are watching videos from someone in California and the person teaching the video does not have a Florida real estate license, they are an actor. If you are studying to become an actor, many of these videos provide very good examples. If you are studying to pass an exam, I wouldn’t watch them. This is the material that Karen Climer recommends.

3. Not studying enough – Unfortunately, there is no shortcut for learning anything. You can buy all the right study material, but you also have to use it. You can have the best teacher, but you still have to apply yourself. A good real estate school will help you study the material.

4. Accepting that failure is inevitable – I am amazed at the number of people I met who before they take the exam have already decided that they will have to take it several times. They say things like, “I know most people take it 3-4 times, so I’m just taking it to see what it’s like. I’m pretty sure I’m going to fail.” What’s funny is that the same people who will spend 3-4 hours taking the exam for “practice” don’t want to study for 3-4 hours.

5. Blaming their failure on the exam – “The exam is designed to trick you,” they say. This is unequivocally inaccurate. The exam is designed to ensure “minimal competence.” That is in the Florida Administrative Code. Florida is a state that historically has less regulation and wants people to get jobs. We are not in the business of making it difficult to get a license. The victim-mindset of blaming the exam or the questions for your failure might make you feel better, but it is not going to lead to success on the exam or in the industry.

If you are looking to pass the Florida real estate exam the first time, enroll at Demetree School of Real Estate. Our only goal is to help you get your real estate license and get started in a real estate career in Florida.

Please note that neither I nor anyone in the Climer family has any relation to Climer School of Real Estate. My father, Ron Climer, sold the school in 2014. It has since been sold to a large corporate conglomerate based in Minnesota. If you are looking for Karen Climer, you will find me at Demetree School of Real Estate in Orlando, Florida.

By Karen Climer|2021-08-20T10:02:45-04:00August 5th, 2021|