Free 14-Hour Real Estate CE for Punta Gorda, FL Agents
If you list or sell homes in Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda Isles, Burnt Store or the surrounding Charlotte County neighborhoods, your Florida license renewal comes down to one requirement: 14 hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle. Sunstate Real Estate School offers the full 14-hour course online and free of charge to Charlotte and Sarasota County agents, sponsored by DCA Florida Homes, a local new-construction builder in North Port and Port Charlotte. No tuition, no certificate fee, no upsell.
What the 14 hours cover
- 3 hours of Core Law: recent changes to Florida real estate license law and Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) rules, so you stay current on what the law requires of licensees.
- 3 hours of Ethics and Business Practices: handling client funds, disclosures, advertising and professional conduct the way Florida expects.
- 8 hours of specialty education: practical topics that help you serve buyers and sellers in today's market.
Together these add up to the 14 hours Florida requires of sales associates and brokers for each renewal after the first. You can see the full breakdown on our Florida CE requirements page.
When Punta Gorda agents need to renew
Florida real estate licenses for sales associates and brokers expire on either March 31 or September 30, every two years. Your expiration date is shown on your license and in your account at MyFloridaLicense.com, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) portal. Finish your 14 hours before that date, then renew with DBPR.
If a license is not renewed on time it becomes involuntary inactive, and you cannot practice real estate until it is reactivated, which can mean extra education and fees. Starting your CE a few weeks early is the easiest way to avoid that. Our license renewal guide walks through each step.
First renewal? Post-licensing comes first
Newly licensed agents do not take the 14-hour CE for their first renewal. Instead, Florida requires post-licensing education before the first renewal: 45 hours for sales associates and 60 hours for brokers. Once you have completed post-licensing and renewed once, the 14-hour CE applies to every renewal after that.
Why Punta Gorda agents choose this course
- Free: DCA Florida Homes covers the cost for Sarasota and Charlotte County agents.
- Online and self-paced: work from home, the office or your phone between showings.
- Short unit quizzes and a final exam keep the material clear and organized.
- Certificate of completion when you finish, for your records.
- Provided by Sunstate Real Estate School, a Florida real estate school.
Working in Punta Gorda and Charlotte County
Punta Gorda is the county seat of Charlotte County and its only incorporated city. Agents here work with a wide mix of buyers, from waterfront and boating buyers to retirees and families relocating from out of state, and many also show homes in nearby Port Charlotte, North Port and Englewood, where new single-family construction continues. If your business reaches across the county, see our pages for Port Charlotte agents, North Port agents and all of Charlotte County.
Punta Gorda CE FAQ
Is the 14-hour CE course really free for Punta Gorda agents?
Yes. DCA Florida Homes sponsors the course for Sarasota and Charlotte County agents, so there is no charge to enroll, complete the course or receive your certificate.
Does the course cover all 14 hours I need?
Yes. It includes 3 hours of Core Law, 3 hours of Ethics and Business Practices and 8 hours of specialty education.
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. Starting early leaves time to renew with DBPR without stress.
Finish your 14-hour CE free
Enroll in a few minutes and complete your Florida CE online at your own pace.