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Why Choose
Florida Academy of Real Estate?
At the Florida Academy of Real Estate, we believe that starting or advancing your career shouldn't feel like an uphill battle. We have designed a premium learning environment that balances professional excellence with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Whether you are looking to get licensed for the first time or completing your post-licensing requirements, we provide the tools you need to succeed.
Have questions? Contact Don Dillon
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Our Core ProgramsComprehensive Real Estate Training
Comprehensive Real Estate Training
for Every Career Stage
The Florida Academy of Real Estate offers a full suite of courses tailored to guide you through every milestone of your professional journey. Whether you are just starting out or keeping your license active, our state-approved curriculum provides the tools you need to succeed.
Sales Associate Pre-Licensing
Everything you need to meet Florida state requirements and successfully launch your new real estate career. This 63-hour course is available via 24/7 online access or in our friendly, relaxed classroom environment.
Sales Associate Post-Licensing
A specialized 45-hour course designed to satisfy your mandatory first renewal period as a Sales Associate. We focus on practical application to help you move from a new licensee to a seasoned professional in the state of Florida.
Broker Pre-Licensing
Advanced training for experienced agents ready to manage their own office or work as a broker associate. This 72-hour course covers complex brokerage operations and Florida real estate law in detail. Get your Broker's license today!
Broker Post-Licensing
A comprehensive 60-hour suite of courses required for brokers during their initial licensure period. These sessions provide the high-level tools needed to satisfy state requirements and excel in brokerage management.
Sales Associate Continuing Education
Stay compliant and sharp with 14 hours of state-approved updates and engaging electives. Our curriculum includes essential Core Law and Ethics credits required for your biennial renewal.
Broker Continuing Education
Fulfill your 14-hour biennial requirement with expert-led instruction that addresses the specific needs of Florida brokers. Keep your license active while gaining insights into the current market.
Meet Our Instructor
Don Dillon
BrokersBiz, led by Don Dillon in Palm Beach Gardens, leverages over 30 years of committed service to guide clients through the complexities of the Florida business market. Don offers a unique “Instructor Advantage,” providing professional, partner-led guidance to ensure every transaction is handled with the highest level of technical proficiency.
Don is not just a broker; he is a Licensed Real Estate Instructor through the State of Florida. He teaches the very pre- and post-licensing courses that other brokers must take to earn their licenses. His background includes:
- Industry Educator: 15 years spent at the largest private School of Real Estate in South Florida.
- School Owner: 15 years operating his own teaching school, further solidifying his role as an authority who educates the professionals.
- Established Leadership: Owner and broker of Seawinds Realty since May 24, 2007.
- A Realtor Since 1986: Bringing four decades of Florida real estate knowledge to the table.
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The Academy AdvantagePremium Real Estate Training
Premium Real Estate Training
Tailored to Your Success
Proven Results
Our qualified instructors have years of industry experience and are dedicated to helping you pass your State Required Exam the first time.
A Stress-Free Environment
We swap the rigid, formal classroom feel for a friendly, casual atmosphere where students can feel relaxed and focused.
Total Flexibility
Life doesn't stop for school. That’s why we offer 24/7 online access to our courses, allowing you to learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.
Expert Support
You are never alone in your studies. From our "Ask the Instructor" feature to our dedicated support team, help is always just a click or a call away.
Convenient Local Access
With our primary learning center in Jupiter and a new branch opening in Boca Raton, we proudly serve Palm Beach, and the surrounding Counties.
Affordable & Straightforward
We keep our pricing affordable and our instruction simple because your professional success is our primary mission.
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Frequently asked questions
Find quick answers to the most common questions about starting and maintaining your Florida real estate license.
To become a licensed Sales Associate, you must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and hold a valid Social Security number. You must complete a state-approved 63-hour Pre-Licensing course (FREC I), pass the course exam, and then pass the Florida State Real Estate Exam.
This is a targeted, intensive review session specifically designed for candidates just prior to their state exams. Led by Don Dillon, it focuses on straightforward instruction and math-specific videos to help you pass the state level exam on your first attempt.
Yes! We offer 24/7 online access to our courses, allowing you to learn at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.
Our state-approved CE curriculum includes:
- 3 Hours of Core Law: Essential updates from the Florida DBPR.
- 3 Hours of Business Ethics: Professional standards and practices.
- 8 Hours of Specialty Credits: Electives designed to improve daily brokerage operations.
Popular Online Courses
Florida Real Estate Broker's Guide v9.0
Florida Real Estate Broker’s Guide is your complete source for broker prelicensing education.
Florida Real Estate Broker Drill/Practice QBank v10.0
Want to quiz yourself to see how prepared you are for the licensing exam? Look no further…
Continuing Education for FL RE Professionals v23.0
This version has the most recent changes to Florida law rule changes, and it includes all content required.