Upgrade to Alabama Broker
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Choose Your Package
60-Hr. AL Real Estate Brokerage
Bronze Package- Fair Housing
- Broker Administration
- Management
- Business Planning
60-Hr. AL Broker Pre-Licensing Package
Silver Package- This package includes everything you need to get your license and first license renewal package for free! You will receive the 60-Hr. Alabama Broker Pre-Licensing Course, as well as credit for the 15 hours of Continuing Education required for your first AL Broker license renewal.
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 4 simple steps to start your real estate career in Alabama
Document 24 Months of Active Experience
Core AREC Requirement
Gather proof of 24 months of active AL salesperson experience within the last 3 years.
Complete 60-Hour AREC Broker Course
Advanced Education
Work through the AREC-approved broker pre-licensing course. Online, self-paced.
Pass the Alabama Broker Exam
National + State Portions
Schedule and pass the AL broker exam — 140 questions, 70% passing on each section.
Submit Broker Application to AREC
Final Step
Submit your AREC broker license application with experience documentation and passing exam score. Processing: 2–4 weeks.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
How do I upgrade from an Alabama salesperson to a broker?
To upgrade from AL salesperson to broker: complete 24 months of active experience as a licensed salesperson (within the last 3 years), complete the 60-hour AREC-approved broker pre-licensing course, pass the Alabama broker licensing exam, and submit a broker application to AREC.
How much experience do I need to become an Alabama broker?
AREC requires 24 months of active experience as a licensed Alabama salesperson within the 3-year period immediately preceding broker application.
How many hours of education does an Alabama broker need?
Alabama broker applicants need an additional 60 hours of AREC-approved broker pre-licensing education beyond the 60 hours already completed for salesperson licensure. Total: 120 hours.
What is on the Alabama broker exam?
The Alabama broker exam has 140 multiple-choice questions (100 national + 40 state), passing score 70% each section. Covers advanced topics including brokerage operations, supervision, commercial real estate, and advanced agency.
Can I take broker upgrade courses online in Alabama?
Yes. Fortune Academy's 60-hour AL broker course is 100% online, self-paced, and AREC-approved. A proctored final exam is required.
How much does an Alabama broker license cost?
Expect total costs around $600–$900. This includes Fortune Academy's 60-hour broker course, the AREC broker application fee, the $77 exam fee, and updated fingerprinting if needed.
What can an Alabama broker do that a salesperson cannot?
Alabama brokers can operate their own brokerage, employ salespersons, hold escrow funds, and supervise transactions. Salespersons must work under a broker.
Does Fortune Academy help with the Alabama broker application?
Yes. Fortune Academy provides step-by-step application support for AREC, including experience documentation templates, exam prep, and advisor support.