Retake Action Plan Checklist, rebuilt for the next attempt.
A focused 14-day retake checklist for turning your score report into weighted study blocks, timed practice, and a cleaner Pearson VUE retake day.
Before you start
Name the gap, then build the retake around it.
Study materials
Most recent Pearson VUE score report
DBPR content-area outline or 19-topic list
Miss log for rules, math setups, and wording traps
One formula sheet and one weak-rule sheet
Timer for 100-question practice exams
Retake day materials
Pearson VUE account and appointment details
Two valid signature IDs, one government-issued
Valid course certificate or accepted equivalent
Approved calculator if you plan to use one
Test center address, suite, parking, and deadline to change
Diagnose
Days 1-3Save the score report and write your exact score at the top
If the fail was narrow or confusing, decide on exam review
Review requests must be made within 21 days of the exam date
List every weak or below-passing content area
Rank weak areas by DBPR weight
Brokerage 12%, Contracts 12%, Mortgages 9%, Property/Appraisal 8%, Titles/Relationships 7%, Computations 6%
Tag each miss type
Rule gap / Application error / Math setup / Wording trap / Timing or fatigue
Take one timed 100-question diagnostic after a reset day
Build a 14-day schedule with heaviest weak topics first
Target & Practice
Days 4-9Day 4: Repair your highest-weight weak topic
Study the rule, then answer 30-40 targeted questions
Day 5: Repair the second-highest weak topic
Day 6: Repair titles, relationships, property, or appraisal if weak
Day 7: Math session #1
Commission, documentary stamps, proration
Day 8: Math session #2
LTV, property tax, area, cap rate
Day 9: Wording trap session
EXCEPT, NOT, BEST, LEAST, must, may, and deadline words
Simulate & Confirm
Days 10-14Day 10: Full practice exam #1 (100 Qs, 210 min, no aids)
Score by topic area and make a final miss list
Days 11-12: Drill remaining misses only
No random rereading and no new low-weight detours
Day 13: Full practice exam #2
Confirm readiness
80%+ on timed mixed practice, no major topic below 65%
Day 14: Pack IDs, certificate or accepted equivalent, and approved calculator
Rest. Early bedtime. Exam tomorrow.
Daily Session (60-90 min)
Readiness Threshold
- Two timed mixed exams at 80%+ or a clear rising trend
- No major weak topic below 65%
- Math setups work without notes
- EXCEPT / NOT errors are controlled
- Admission items are verified before booking
- THEN book the retake
Exam Day Reminders
Report 30 minutes early for check-in
Bring two valid signature IDs, one government-issued
Bring valid course certificate or accepted equivalent
Bring an approved calculator if you use one
Use only issued testing materials for notes or formulas
Answer confident questions first and mark the rest
Watch for EXCEPT and NOT (they flip the question)
Ask permission before leaving the room; lost time is not restored
Rebooking Info
Official admission and scheduling rules can change. Verify your Pearson VUE account, DBPR eligibility, ID match, and certificate before paying for the next seat.
Official logistics are based on DBPR and Pearson VUE materials. The 80% and 65% readiness checks are Pass Florida coaching guidance, not DBPR passing guarantees.
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Practice toolFlorida-specific exam prep app
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