Free 14-Hour Real Estate CE for Lakewood Ranch, FL Agents
Lakewood Ranch is one of the largest master-planned communities in Southwest Florida, stretching across the Manatee and Sarasota County line east of I-75. Agents who work its villages sell everything from new construction to established resale homes, and they all share the same Florida renewal requirement: 14 hours of continuing education every two-year license cycle. Sunstate Real Estate School offers the full 14-hour course online and free of charge, sponsored by DCA Florida Homes, a local new-construction builder in North Port and Port Charlotte.
What the 14 hours cover
Florida's 14-hour CE package has three parts: 3 hours of Core Law, which reviews recent changes to Florida real estate license law and FREC rules; 3 hours of Ethics and Business Practices; and 8 hours of specialty education on practical topics agents use every day. Completing all 14 hours satisfies the continuing education requirement for each renewal after your first one.
Why Lakewood Ranch agents use the free course
Work at your own pace
The course is fully online, so you can fit it around showings, open houses and closings. Stop at any point and pick up where you left off on a phone, tablet or computer.
No tuition cost
The course is sponsored by DCA Florida Homes, so Lakewood Ranch agents can complete their 14 hours without paying a tuition fee.
Certificate of completion
When you pass the final exam you receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Renewal deadlines to keep in mind
Florida sales associate and broker licenses expire on either March 31 or September 30, depending on when you were licensed, and your CE must be completed before your expiration date. Agents renewing for the first time complete post-licensing education instead (45 hours for sales associates, 60 hours for brokers); the 14-hour CE applies to every renewal after that. You can confirm your expiration date and education status in your DBPR online account.
Buyers looking south of Lakewood Ranch
Many Lakewood Ranch buyers also compare areas further south, such as Venice, North Port and Port Charlotte, where lots are often larger and new homes are still being built. If your buyers are weighing those areas, our North Port market notes and the free CE pages for nearby cities are a good place to start. See CE for Sarasota County, CE for Venice, CE for North Port, the full Florida CE requirements and our license renewal guide.
Lakewood Ranch CE FAQ
Is the course really free?
Yes. DCA Florida Homes sponsors the course, so there is no tuition fee for the 14-hour CE.
Can I take it on my phone?
Yes. The course is fully online and works on a phone, tablet or computer, and you can stop and pick up where you left off.
Do I need this course for my first renewal?
No. Your first renewal requires post-licensing education (45 hours for sales associates, 60 for brokers). The 14-hour CE applies to every renewal after that.
When should I finish?
Before your license expiration date, March 31 or September 30 of your renewal year.
Finish your 14-hour CE free
Enroll in a few minutes and complete your Florida CE online at your own pace.