The FLORIDA REALTORS® BOARD CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL endorsement is a voluntary process and an extra step that Florida Realtors members can choose to obtain. It is a demonstration of their desire to practice at the top of their profession and be recognized for delivering high-quality professional service to their customers.
The FLORIDA REALTORS® BOARD CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL endorsement is a program that defines competence in the real estate industry in Florida, thereby raising the bar of professionalism for the public, the consumer, and the member.
For Florida Realtor® members, board certification is a mark of distinction. It indicates (to their peers and the consumer) the education, engagement, and experience that they have undertaken beyond the minimal standards and competency requirements in the real estate industry.
Application Guidelines:
- Please review all criteria before uploading any documents.
- Download the Flyer/Checklist for guidance: https://www.floridarealtors.org/membership/specialties/board-certified
- Do not submit links to websites — you must upload actual documentation for all required items.
- No substitutions are allowed for any of the application requirements.
- The application fee is $795.
- After your application is submitted and approved, you will receive an email from Professional Development with a payment link and passcode to complete your payment.
- For questions about the application process, contact ashleyw@floridarealtors.org or nicoleg@floridarealtors.org.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 31, FOR THE 2026 CALENDAR YEAR. Members obtaining the endorsement will be announced at the Annual Convention in August 2026 during the Awards Luncheon (Thursday, August 20, 2026). Once your application is approved, and payment is processed you will receive a final email with notification of your Endorsement Status. This process could take as long as 10 to 12 weeks.
No exceptions or substitutions apply. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all required documentation is uploaded accurately and completely by the stated deadline. Any materials submitted after the deadline, including corrections or replacements, will render the application ineligible, regardless of when the requirement was completed within the prior two years.
Application Components:
A. EDUCATION (60 points minimum/155 maximum): Recognizes applicant knowledge, skills, and proficiency
B. ENGAGEMENT (20 points minimum/50 maximum): Recognizes applicant character and advocacy efforts
C. EXAM (90 points minimum/100 maximum): Recognizes applicant transactional knowledge
D. ENDORSEMENTS (30 points minimum/40 maximum): Recognizes applicant competence and professionalism
E. PERSONAL INTERVIEW (65 points minimum/75 maximum): Verifies application details correlate to information submitted
TOTAL POINTS TO APPLY:
MINIMUM POINTS REQUIRED: 265 /(60 points of minimum required must be from the Education Component)
MAXIMUM POINTS OBTAINABLE: 420