There are well over a dozen Tampa real estate schools located within the greater Tampa/St.Petersburg area. Some of these schools are run by major real estate companies that are looking for well-taught, quality new real estate professionals. Others are conducted by real estate associations, qualified real estate instructors, and even local community colleges.

Finding Tampa Real Estate Schools

Most Tampa real estate schools advertise their services on the Internet. They will provide you with information about what it takes to qualify as a candidate for a real estate sales associate's license as well as how to go on to become a real estate broker or instructor. Websites will generally include a description of their particular course materials and methods as well as a list of prices and how to enroll.

Before you enroll in any real estate school, you must find out whether their classes are approved by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC). An approved 63-hour pre-licensing course is required for anyone who wants to take the state real estate sales associate exam. Typically, candidates will send in their license application and fees at the time that they register for the class.

Other Tampa Real Estate Schools Options

If you want to become a real estate professional and are currently working, you might want to consider taking your required courses online. The State of Florida now accepts online courses and CD-ROM based courses as well as live class work as a valid way to prepare for the state exam. Online courses are particularly convenient for people who can't fit live classes into a tight schedule.