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To get a real estate license in Davie, you follow the Florida sales associate path: be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have a Social Security number, complete a Florida-approved 63-hour pre-license course unless exempt, submit the DBPR RE 1 application, complete Livescan fingerprints, pass the Pearson VUE sales associate exam, then activate the license with a Florida broker.

Davie does not have its own city license. The license is statewide. What is different in Davie is the market. It is the Town of Davie, an incorporated Broward County municipality that traces its incorporation to 1925, and it carries two identities that almost no other Broward community shares. First, it is a Western and equestrian town, with an official Western Theme District, the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, miles of horse trails, and agricultural-residential zoning that allows horse-keeping on large ranchette lots. Second, it is a college hub, home to the South Florida Education Center, anchored by Nova Southeastern University, the largest private research university in Florida, alongside Broward College and a Florida Atlantic University campus. Davie had about 105,691 residents at the 2020 Census and about 112,040 in the American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 1-year estimate, with a median age near 39, homeownership near 70 percent, and a median owner-occupied home value around $538,100. For a new agent, the defining local skills are handling equestrian and acreage properties with their zoning and utility questions, serving the university rental and first-home market, and recognizing HVHZ and flood questions.

DAVIE LOCAL VERIFICATION NOTE

Licensing steps are statewide, but Davie details can vary by parcel, zoning district, deed restriction, utility status, flood zone, and insurance file. Use this guide for orientation. Before relying on a specific local claim in a client conversation, verify it with your sponsoring broker, the Town of Davie or Broward County, Broward County Health for septic and well questions, a licensed Florida property and casualty agent who writes Broward risk, a licensed inspector, and qualified counsel.

63 hours
Florida pre-license course
100 questions
Pearson VUE sales associate exam
10-16 weeks
Common Davie timeline

What this guide covers

DAVIE LICENSING DECISION

Your situation Best next move Watch out for
First-time Florida applicant Take the 63-hour course, submit DBPR early, fingerprint right after applying Waiting until the course is over to start DBPR review
Want equestrian and acreage work Learn agricultural-residential zoning, horse-keeping rules, and utility status Assuming a large lot is on central water and sewer
Want the college rental market Learn student housing, landlord rules, and lease basics near the universities Treating student leases like standard family sales
Want suburban family buyers Learn the gated and HOA communities and school facts Quoting one community's rules for another
Worried about the exam drive Plan a Broward-area Pearson VUE seat in advance Davie has no local test center

If you searched "how to get a real estate license in Davie," you probably want more than the statewide checklist. You want to know what to do first, how long it takes, where you will actually test, which costs are real, and what Davie rewards once your license is active.

The license is a Florida sales associate license. Davie does not have a separate town license. What makes Davie distinct is its profile: a Western and equestrian town with large agricultural-residential lots, and a major college hub, inside otherwise-suburban Broward. If your buyers want waterfront, marine, or downtown work, the Fort Lauderdale license guide is the better companion, and the neighboring Plantation guide covers that market. This guide keeps two ideas separate: official Florida requirements on one side, Davie career strategy on the other.

How to get a real estate license in Davie: the six-step path

THE SIX STEPS

STEP 1
Confirm eligibility

Florida requires sales associate applicants to be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have a Social Security number, and meet DBPR character-review standards.

STEP 2
Complete the 63-hour course

Use a Florida-approved pre-license provider. This is pre-license education, not exam prep and not continuing education.

STEP 3
Submit DBPR RE 1

DBPR lets you apply before the course is finished. The course certificate is required before you sit for the state exam.

STEP 4
Complete Livescan fingerprints

Submit Livescan fingerprints immediately after you submit your application, using a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)-registered provider. Keep the receipt and transaction number.

STEP 5
Pass the Pearson VUE exam

The sales associate exam is 100 multiple-choice questions, 3.5 hours, closed book, and requires 75 points or higher to pass.

STEP 6
Activate with a broker

A Florida sales associate works under a broker. After passing, your license must be activated before you can perform licensed real estate services for compensation.

The calm version: enroll, apply, fingerprint, finish the course, prepare for Pearson VUE, pass, choose a broker, activate.

The expensive version: finish the course first, wait weeks to apply, discover a fingerprint or document issue, rush the exam with stale course knowledge, then pick the first broker who answers your text.

The difference is mostly sequencing.

Davie real estate license cost snapshot

The state license is statewide, but your planning budget should include both official licensing costs and local startup costs.

Cost item 2026 planning amount Davie note
DBPR RE 1 application $62.75 Listed on the current DBPR sales associate application. Verify inside DBPR before paying.
Electronic fingerprints Often about $50 to $80 Vendor pricing varies. Use an FDLE-registered Livescan provider and keep the receipt.
Pearson VUE sales associate exam $36.75 per attempt Listed on Pearson VUE's Florida real estate fact sheet. Confirm the current amount, since fees change, and pay again if you retake.
63-hour pre-license course Provider-dependent Broward has local options, and statewide online courses are available. Make sure the provider is Florida-approved before you enroll.
Exam prep Optional Pass Florida is exam prep only. It does not replace the required 63-hour course.
Broker, association, MLS, lockbox, E&O, and tools Varies widely Ask your broker what is required before your first closing. Many Davie agents use the MIAMI Association of Realtors and its MLS through their broker setup.

The total license-only spend (course, application, fingerprints, exam, exam prep) for many Florida candidates lands somewhere around $400 to $1,200 before first-year business costs. The working-agent layer (MLS, association membership, lockbox, E&O, signs, marketing, transportation, and savings to cover months without a commission check) is separate and typically larger.

If a school or brokerage quote sounds unusually low, ask what is missing. Many "cheap license" estimates ignore retakes, fingerprints, broker fees, MLS, association costs, or the months before your first closing. For a full fee-by-fee breakdown, use the Florida real estate license cost guide.

Step 1: Confirm eligibility and your Davie path

Davie applicants usually have three decisions that do not show up clearly on a generic state checklist.

DECISION 1: PLAN THE EXAM DRIVE

Davie does not have a Pearson VUE test center, but it sits in central Broward, so several centers are close. Pearson VUE's Florida fact sheet lists Broward-area centers such as Oakland Park, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood. Pearson VUE shows exact center addresses and seat availability only after you register, so confirm the current options in your own account, and treat the appointment like a flight you cannot miss.

DECISION 2: COURSE FORMAT

Davie gives you real choices: Broward classroom schools, livestream, and self-paced online. Classroom is best if you need structure and live instruction. Livestream works if you want a schedule without commute time. Self-paced online is cheapest, but only works if you can finish without external pressure. If you study at one of Davie's universities, remember that ordinary college enrollment, an unrelated degree, or general course credit does not replace the required 63-hour course. Only a DBPR-approved exemption, such as a qualifying four-year degree or higher in real estate, changes that, and you should confirm it directly with DBPR.

DECISION 3: BROKER FIT

A new agent working equestrian and acreage properties needs different training than one working university rentals or suburban family sales. Choose the broker and mentor for the first 12 months you are actually going to work, not the version of the business that sounds impressive on social media.

The Western town and college hub of Broward

Davie is unusual for South Florida. It kept a Western, equestrian identity while the rest of Broward suburbanized, and it grew into one of the region's largest education centers at the same time.

For a new agent, that creates two distinct local engines.

First, the Western and equestrian side. Davie maintains an official Western Theme District with design rules, the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds that host rodeo events, and a network of horse trails. Agricultural-residential zoning in parts of town allows horse-keeping and livestock on larger ranchette lots, which creates a niche of acreage and equestrian properties that you do not find in most of Broward.

Second, the college side. The South Florida Education Center clusters Nova Southeastern University, the largest private research university in Florida, with Broward College and a Florida Atlantic University campus, plus technical and satellite programs. That cluster drives a steady rental market, student-housing turnover, and a stream of faculty and staff first-home buyers.

The practical takeaways:

  • Equestrian and acreage work is a real skill. Zoning, horse-keeping rules, large lots, and utility status all matter, and they vary parcel by parcel.
  • The universities are a sphere. Student rentals, investor landlords, and faculty buyers are a repeatable lane near the campuses.
  • Davie is not Plantation or Fort Lauderdale. Lead with the equestrian and college identity rather than waterfront, downtown, or job-hub themes that belong to neighboring guides.

Timeline: the realistic Davie path

Most first-time Davie candidates should plan on 10 to 16 weeks from "I enrolled" to "I passed and can activate," assuming no background, document, or scheduling delays.

Phase Practical timing What to do
Week 1 Start immediately Enroll in the 63-hour course and create your DBPR account
Week 1-2 Same window Submit DBPR RE 1, then complete Livescan fingerprints right after
Weeks 2-6 Depends on course format Finish the course and start exam-style practice before the final week
Weeks 4-10 DBPR and fingerprint processing Watch email and DBPR status, respond fast to any request
Weeks 6-14 Seat availability varies Schedule a Broward-area Pearson VUE seat after authorization and course completion
Weeks 8-16 Exam and activation Pass, interview brokers, activate with the broker you choose

The biggest timeline mistake is waiting to submit the application until after the course. DBPR's checklist says the pre-license course is not required at application submission. It is required before you sit for the state exam.

The second biggest mistake is treating the course final as proof you are ready for Pearson VUE. The course teaches the material. Exam prep trains retrieval under time pressure.

Local market intelligence: Davie lanes

This is the section that matters after you pass. A new agent does not need every niche on day one. You need one lane where you can get repeated, supervised reps.

Local lane What to learn early Where new agents often start
Equestrian and acreage Agricultural-residential zoning, horse-keeping rules, well and septic, large lots Mentor-supported acreage work
University rentals and investors Student housing, landlord rules, lease basics, rental analysis Broker-supervised rental support
Faculty and staff first-home buyers Financing, inspections, relocation logistics Sphere and referral work
Suburban and gated family communities HOA documents, school facts, family inventory Open houses and buyer leads
Value and relocation buyers Inland value versus coastal Broward, commute trade-offs Buyer leads and lender partnerships
Move-up buyers Timing a sale and purchase, larger inventory Past-client and referral work

This local map is not a claim that you should avoid other areas. It is a reminder that a statewide license does not create local competence. The fastest beginner path is usually one narrow local lane plus a broker who reviews your first conversations and contracts.

Davie communities and surroundings

Davie blends equestrian acreage, university districts, and ordinary Broward subdivisions, surrounded by other municipalities on every side.

Area What it is What is distinctive
Western Theme District and equestrian areas The town's Western core and ranchette zones Large lots, horse-keeping, design rules, trails
South Florida Education Center The university and college district Nova Southeastern, Broward College, and FAU drive rentals
Suburban and gated communities Standard Broward family neighborhoods HOA documents and school demand
Central Davie Town center and commercial corridors Mixed residential and retail
Cooper City and Southwest Ranches Communities to the south Southwest Ranches is a separate, more rural town; confirm jurisdiction
Plantation and Weston Neighbors to the north and west Separate cities with their own rules; confirm the line
Everglades edge Protected land to the west The development boundary; drainage considerations

Confirm which jurisdiction every listing falls under before quoting taxes, permits, zoning, utilities, or rules. The Town of Davie, Southwest Ranches, Cooper City, Plantation, Weston, and unincorporated Broward do not all behave the same way, and Southwest Ranches in particular is a separate town, not part of Davie.

The college town: NSU and the South Florida Education Center

Davie is one of the largest education centers in South Florida, and the universities are a genuine business engine for an agent who learns the rhythm.

Nova Southeastern University, the largest private research university in Florida, has its main campus in Davie, and the South Florida Education Center clusters it with Broward College and a Florida Atlantic University campus, along with technical and satellite programs. Together they bring tens of thousands of students, plus faculty and staff.

For a new agent, that creates several repeatable lanes:

  • Student and graduate rentals. Near-campus demand is steady, and rentals are often a new agent's first supervised reps and a future-buyer pipeline.
  • Investor landlords. Single-family and small multifamily rentals near the campuses attract investor clients. Serve them factually and follow fair housing in every tenant interaction.
  • Faculty and staff first-home buyers. University employees relocating into the area are a natural sphere for an agent who learns relocation logistics.

Treat student leases with the same care you give a sale. Learn the landlord rules, the lease basics, and fair housing, and route legal questions to your broker and qualified counsel.

Equestrian and agricultural-residential lots, well, septic, and zoning

This is the section that separates a real Davie agent from a name on a sign. Because parts of Davie carry agricultural-residential zoning and large ranchette lots, the zoning and utility questions are part of the deal. A new agent does not make zoning or engineering calls, but does need to gather the facts and route the hard questions.

  • Zoning and horse-keeping. The Town of Davie allows horse-keeping and certain livestock in specific agricultural and rural-residential zoning districts, not in standard residential districts. Before a buyer assumes they can keep horses on a lot, confirm the parcel's zoning, the current animal-keeping rules, and any deed restrictions with the Town of Davie.
  • Well and septic. Davie operates central water and sewer in much of the town, but some larger or outlying agricultural and equestrian lots may rely on a private well, a septic system, or both. Do not assume central utilities. Verify the utility status for a specific parcel with the Town of Davie and Broward County Health, and recommend the right inspections.
  • Large-lot diligence. Acreage parcels raise questions about access, drainage, easements, fencing, and outbuildings. Recommend a survey and the right inspections, and route legal questions to qualified counsel.
  • Deed restrictions and the Western Theme District. Some areas carry design rules or deed restrictions. Confirm what applies to a specific parcel rather than assuming.

Davie is overwhelmingly low-rise, so Florida's milestone inspection law for condominium and cooperative buildings three habitable stories or more, under F.S. 553.899 and Chapter 718, rarely applies to a typical Davie home. If you do work a qualifying multi-story condominium or cooperative building anywhere, ask for the current milestone report, the most recent Structural Integrity Reserve Study, and the special assessment history, and route legal and engineering questions to qualified professionals.

Zoning, horse-keeping rules, deed restrictions, utility status, and well and septic status are parcel-specific and can change. Verify them for any specific Davie property with the Town of Davie, Broward County, and Broward County Health, and route engineering and legal questions to qualified professionals before promising a buyer that a lot allows horses or is on central utilities.

HVHZ, flood, wind, and insurance

Davie is inland, central-western Broward, which helps with coastal risk, but the inspection and insurance conversation still matters for several reasons.

First, Broward County sits inside the Florida Building Code's High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), along with Miami-Dade, which applies stricter wind, impact, and roof-assembly standards. Wind and roof condition drive insurance pricing.

Second, Davie is low-lying western Broward near the Everglades edge, with an extensive canal and drainage network, so flood and drainage are real, parcel-specific questions.

Topic Typical Davie buyer question How to handle it
Flood zone "What is the flood zone, and do I need flood insurance?" Verify the FEMA zone parcel by parcel on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center, and use Broward County flood information as a starting point. A high-risk zone generally triggers a lender flood-insurance requirement. Route to a licensed flood agent.
Drainage "Does this area flood in heavy rain?" Western Broward is low-lying with managed drainage and canals. Address it directly and route specific questions to the county and qualified professionals.
Wind mitigation "Is there a current wind mitigation report?" Ask for the OIR-B1-1802 form. Route pricing and eligibility to a licensed property and casualty (P&C) agent.
Roof and systems "How old is the roof?" An underwriting question statewide, and a bigger one on older homes. Ask for documentation and refer pricing to a P&C agent.
Acreage and outbuildings "What about the barn or the well?" Recommend inspections for outbuildings, wells, and septic, and route coverage questions to a P&C agent.

You do not need to be a building inspector. You do need to recognize the inspection, flood, and insurance questions and route them to the right licensed professional. Do not treat "HVHZ" as shorthand for hurricane-proof. It is a building-code framework, not a guarantee about a specific roof, permit history, or insurance outcome.

For any specific Davie property, verify the jurisdiction, the FEMA flood zone, the zoning and utility status, open permits, roof and wind mitigation documentation, and any prior claims before using the property as an example with a client. Route coverage, eligibility, and pricing questions to a licensed Florida property and casualty agent who actively writes Broward.

Employment, the rodeo economy, and schools

Davie gives a new agent sphere anchors beyond a typical suburb.

The universities are the largest engine. Nova Southeastern University, Broward College, and the Florida Atlantic University campus employ thousands and bring students, faculty, and staff who become renters, first-time buyers, and referral sources. Healthcare and education employment across Broward add to the base.

The Western and equestrian economy is a smaller but distinctive anchor. The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds host events, and the equestrian community supports stables, feed, veterinary, and trail-related activity. That culture is part of why some buyers choose Davie specifically.

Schools matter to family buyers. Davie is served by Broward County Public Schools, and families often choose a home around school access. Help families find the official sources, give every buyer the same factual information, and never promise a school assignment, because boundaries and enrollment change.

A new agent who learns one lane, whether equestrian acreage, university rentals, or suburban family sales, can build a stable first-year book. Local relationships compound over years.

Step 2: Complete the 63-hour course

The 63-hour course is the legal education requirement. It is not a promise that you will pass the state exam, and it is not the same thing as the 45-hour post-license education you must complete after becoming licensed. Ordinary college enrollment, an unrelated degree, or general course credit does not substitute for it. The main exception is a DBPR-approved exemption, such as a qualifying four-year degree or higher in real estate, which you must confirm directly with DBPR, and which exempts only the course, not the state exam.

Pick the course by your actual risk:

If this sounds like you Choose this format
"I need deadlines or I will drift." Broward classroom or livestream
"I work full time and need late-night study." Self-paced online
"I am a student and want to work part time." Self-paced online around your class schedule
"I already know real estate but need the credential." Fast self-paced course, but do not skip state-exam practice
"I have been out of school for years." Instructor-led course plus short daily review blocks

The best course is the one you will finish, understand, and be able to review quickly before Pearson VUE. If you are comparing providers, read the Florida pre-license course comparison before buying.

Step 3: Submit DBPR application and fingerprints

DBPR, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, is the licensing agency. Pearson VUE is the exam vendor. A school may help explain the steps, but the license is not issued by the school.

Your application should match your legal documents. Pearson VUE warns candidates to create the testing account with the legal name that appears on government ID. Name mismatches are a very avoidable exam-day problem.

For fingerprints, use an FDLE-registered Livescan provider, and submit them immediately after you submit your application. DBPR's real estate checklist notes that FDLE requires the application to precede the fingerprints, and that results can take up to five days to reach the Department. Keep the Livescan receipt and transaction number.

DAVIE DELAY PREVENTION

Use the same legal name across DBPR, Livescan, course certificate, Pearson VUE, and ID. Keep the Livescan receipt. Check your email. If DBPR asks for a document, respond quickly.

Small mismatches create big delays.

If your application is pending because of fingerprints, read the Florida real estate fingerprints delay guide.

Step 4: Pass the Pearson VUE exam

The Florida sales associate exam is the same no matter where you test. According to the DBPR candidate booklet, it is closed book, has 100 multiple-choice questions, covers 19 content areas, allows 3.5 hours, and requires 75 points or higher to pass.

Davie changes the logistics, not the content. There is no Pearson VUE test center in Davie, but Pearson VUE's Florida fact sheet lists Broward-area centers such as Oakland Park, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood. Confirm current locations in your account, since centers change, and book early so the drive and the seat both work for you.

Exam detail Davie planning move
Test center location Plan a Broward-area center; confirm the address in your Pearson VUE account
Drive time Allow for Broward traffic, plus a buffer
Appointment timing Treat it like a flight; arrive early, especially for morning seats
Course certificate Bring valid proof of pre-license completion every time you test
Retakes Each attempt has its own fee, so prepare to pass the first time

Do not schedule the exam just because you are tired of studying. Schedule it when your practice work proves you can perform under time pressure.

READINESS CHECK

You are probably ready when you can score 80 percent or better on mixed Florida practice, finish 100 questions without mental collapse, identify your weak topics without guessing, and handle math without hunting for formulas.

If your score is high only because you memorized repeat questions, you are not ready yet.

Use the Florida real estate exam 19 topics breakdown to aim your study time. Use the math formulas guide if documentary stamps, prorations, commissions, or property tax still feel slow.

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What Davie actually rewards after licensing

Passing the exam gets you permission to work. It does not give you a niche.

Davie lane What you need to learn early
Equestrian and acreage Zoning, horse-keeping rules, well and septic, surveys, large-lot diligence
University rentals and investors Student housing, landlord rules, lease basics, rental analysis
Faculty and staff buyers Financing, inspections, relocation logistics
Suburban and gated family HOA documents, school facts, family inventory
Insurance and HVHZ awareness Wind, flood, and roof questions, routed to professionals
Value and relocation Inland value versus coastal Broward, commute trade-offs

The local goal is not to sound like an expert on everything. It is to become genuinely useful in one repeatable lane while you build judgment to expand. For Davie, the strongest early differentiators are usually equestrian and acreage fluency or the university rental and first-home market.

Step 5: Find a sponsoring broker

A new sales associate in Florida works under a broker. That makes the broker decision bigger than the commission split.

Ask these questions before you sign:

Interview question Why it matters
How many brand-new agents did you train last year? Some brokerages recruit beginners but do not train them
Who reviews my first contracts before they go out? Contract support is not optional for a new licensee
What costs are due before my first closing? Desk fees, E&O, MLS, association, tech, and marketing can surprise new agents
Do you handle equestrian and acreage properties, and how? Zoning, well, and septic questions are a real Davie lane
How do new agents get supervised on rentals and student housing? The universities drive a large rental market
Do you have lender, inspector, and survey referral partners? Acreage and first-time buyers need a strong team
Is there a team path, mentor path, or open house system? "Be self-motivated" is not a training plan
What happens if I bring a rental lead? Rentals are often the first practical reps for new agents

A 90 percent split with no training can be worse than a 50 percent split with real supervision if the second option helps you close your first few transactions. In year one, closed deals teach more than theoretical income math. For a deeper checklist, use the Florida sponsoring broker guide.

Step 6: Activate and start your first 90 days

Most new agents do not close immediately. That is normal. What matters is whether your first 90 days create a pipeline or just a license photo.

FIRST 90 DAYS

DAYS 1-15
Activate, onboard, learn the broker workflow

MLS access, forms platform, broker compliance rules, E&O, showing instructions, and contract-review process.

DAYS 16-30
Pick one working lane

Equestrian acreage, university rentals, faculty buyers, or suburban family. One lane beats vague ambition.

DAYS 31-60
Build repeatable reps

Host open houses, learn zoning and rental rules with a mentor, practice buyer consults, and log every follow-up.

DAYS 61-90
Tighten the pipeline

Turn casual conversations into appointments, appointments into signed agreements, and signed clients into weekly action.

FIRST RENEWAL WARNING

After your license is issued, do not confuse activation with renewal compliance. DBPR's real estate associate requirements say sales associates must complete a Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC)-approved 45-hour post-licensing course before the initial sales associate license expires. This is separate from the 63-hour pre-license course and separate from ordinary continuing education.

If you just passed, use the next-steps after passing guide.

Mistakes Davie applicants make

AVOID THESE

  • Waiting until the 63-hour course is finished to submit the DBPR application.
  • Assuming a course final score means the Pearson VUE exam will feel easy.
  • Forgetting there is no local test center and booking a Broward-area seat at the last minute.
  • Assuming a large lot is zoned for horses without confirming the zoning and deed restrictions with the Town of Davie.
  • Assuming city water and sewer instead of checking for well and septic on larger or outlying lots.
  • Treating an inland location as risk-free and skipping the flood, drainage, and HVHZ insurance conversation.
  • Treating student leases like standard family sales instead of learning landlord and lease basics.
  • Quoting one community's rules, or another town's rules, for a Davie or Southwest Ranches parcel without confirming jurisdiction.
  • Assuming an ordinary or unrelated college degree counts toward the 63-hour requirement, when only a DBPR-approved exemption such as a qualifying real estate degree applies.
  • Promising a school assignment that you cannot guarantee, or giving different buyers different school information.
  • Forgetting that Pass Florida is exam prep, not a 63-hour pre-license course and not continuing education.
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FAQ

How long does it take to get a real estate license in Davie?

Most first-time candidates should plan on 10 to 16 weeks. A faster path is possible if you choose a quick course format, submit DBPR early, fingerprint right away, have no application issues, and find a Broward-area Pearson VUE seat quickly. Delays usually come from application review, fingerprints, course certificate problems, or exam scheduling.

Is there a separate Davie real estate license?

No. You get a Florida real estate sales associate license. Davie affects your market, broker options, commute, and niche, but it does not create a separate town license.

Which county and Realtor association cover Davie?

Davie is in Broward County, with Fort Lauderdale as the county seat. Many Davie agents use the MIAMI Association of Realtors, which merged with the Broward, Palm Beaches and St. Lucie Realtors (RWorld) in 2026, and its MLS through their broker setup. Association and MLS access run through that membership, so ask the broker exactly what is required before you join.

Where do I take the exam near Davie?

There is no Pearson VUE test center in Davie. Pearson VUE's Florida fact sheet lists Broward-area centers such as Oakland Park, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood. Confirm the current list in your Pearson VUE account when you schedule, and book early.

What makes Davie different to sell in?

It is a Western and equestrian town with agricultural-residential acreage and horse-keeping zoning, and a major college hub anchored by Nova Southeastern University and the South Florida Education Center. Equestrian and acreage diligence, well and septic checks, the university rental market, and HVHZ and flood awareness are the topics that come up first.

Can I keep horses on a Davie property?

Only in the zoning districts that allow it. The Town of Davie permits horse-keeping and certain livestock in specific agricultural and rural-residential districts, not in standard residential ones. Confirm a parcel's zoning, the current animal-keeping rules, and any deed restrictions with the Town of Davie before promising a buyer they can keep horses.

Do I need a college degree to get licensed in Davie?

No. Florida requires a high school diploma or equivalent, not a college degree. You also must be at least 18 and have a Social Security number. An ordinary or unrelated degree or course credit does not replace the 63-hour course. The one exception is a DBPR-approved exemption, such as a qualifying four-year degree or higher in real estate, which exempts only the course, not the state exam, and which you should confirm directly with DBPR.

Can I complete everything online?

You can complete the 63-hour course online through a Florida-approved provider, but the state exam is taken in person at a Pearson VUE center. Plan to test at a Broward-area center near Davie.

How much does it cost to get licensed in Davie?

Plan around $400 to $1,200 before first-year business costs, depending on your course, fingerprint vendor, exam attempts, exam prep, and broker setup. Check DBPR and Pearson VUE directly for current official fees before paying.

Can I apply to DBPR before finishing the 63-hour course?

Yes. DBPR's checklist says the pre-license course is not required at application submission. You must show valid proof of course completion before sitting for the state exam.

Is Pass Florida the 63-hour course?

No. Pass Florida is Florida-only exam prep. It is not a 63-hour pre-license course and not continuing education. Use it after or alongside your course to prepare for the Pearson VUE sales associate exam.

Ready to start the Davie license path?

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This guide separates official licensing rules from Davie-specific strategy. Official steps were reviewed against DBPR and Pearson VUE materials on June 8, 2026, including the DBPR Sales Associate Initial Application Checklist (submit Livescan fingerprints immediately after the application, which FDLE requires to precede the prints, with results up to five days), the DBPR RE 1 Sales Associate Application (application fee $62.75), the DBPR Real Estate Sales Associate Candidate Information Booklet (100 multiple-choice questions, 3.5 hours, 19 content areas, 75 to pass), Pearson VUE's Florida Real Estate and Appraiser Fact Sheet (Real Estate Salesperson $36.75 per attempt, with Broward-area centers including Oakland Park, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood; the exam fee should be reconfirmed on Pearson VUE before scheduling, since fees change), and DBPR real estate associate requirements (45-hour post-licensing before the initial sales associate license expires). Statutory anchors include F.S. 553.899 (mandatory structural milestone inspections for condominium and cooperative buildings three habitable stories or more) and Florida Statutes ch. 718 (Structural Integrity Reserve Study requirements), which rarely apply to typical low-rise Davie housing. The High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) under the Florida Building Code applies to Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

Davie is the incorporated Town of Davie in Broward County, which traces its incorporation to 1925, and is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan area. Demographic figures (about 105,691 residents at the 2020 Census and about 112,040 in the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimate; median owner-occupied home value about $538,100 from ACS 2024 1-year Table B25077; median household income about $86,560 from ACS 2024 1-year Table B19013; median age about 39.0 from ACS 2024 1-year Table B01002; homeownership about 70 percent from ACS 2024 1-year Table B25003; and a population with a Hispanic plurality of about 44 percent from ACS 2024 1-year Table B03002) are approximate and should be confirmed against the relevant Census tables before citing a specific number. The Realtor association serving Broward is the MIAMI Association of Realtors, which completed a merger with the Broward, Palm Beaches and St. Lucie Realtors (RWorld) in May 2026; MLS platforms were in transition after the merger, so confirm current MLS access with your broker. Identity references (the Town of Davie Western Theme District, the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, the town's equestrian trail network, and agricultural-residential zoning that allows horse-keeping in specific districts; and the South Florida Education Center, anchored by Nova Southeastern University, the largest private research university in Florida, with Broward College and a Florida Atlantic University campus) are drawn from Town of Davie and university sources; confirm current zoning, programs, and operations before relying on them.

Flood references note that Davie is inland, low-lying western Broward near the Everglades edge with an extensive canal and drainage network, so flood risk is parcel-specific; this guide does not assert a specific percentage of the town in a flood zone, so verify the FEMA flood zone for any specific parcel. Well, septic, zoning, and horse-keeping references describe general patterns; the Town operates central water and sewer in much of Davie, while some larger or outlying agricultural and equestrian lots may rely on private well and septic, so verify utility status, zoning, and deed restrictions for any specific parcel with the Town of Davie and Broward County Health. Local market guidance is practical editorial strategy based on stable regional patterns, not volatile price claims. Verify fees, appointment availability, broker and association costs, zoning and utility status, flood zone, and insurance for any specific property, and all insurance, lending, and tax details before spending money, scheduling, or advising a client.

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This post is educational content about Florida real estate licensing and Davie career strategy. It is not legal, tax, brokerage, licensing, fair-housing, insurance, inspection, lending, zoning, or land-use advice. DBPR application fees, Pearson VUE exam fees, course tuition, fingerprint vendor pricing, association and MLS dues, broker startup costs, zoning rules, and local market conditions can change. Always verify your specific path with DBPR, Pearson VUE, your course provider, your broker, your local association, the Town of Davie, Broward County, Broward County Health for septic and well questions, a licensed Florida property and casualty agent for insurance, a licensed inspector, and qualified counsel before paying fees, scheduling an exam, or making a career decision based on this article.

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