Real Estate News More people want to be Fla. real estate agents February 15, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide In 2005, 45,000 people passed Fla.’s real estate licensing exam; by 2008, the number plunged to 8,598 before bouncing back. By 2016, 27,926 people passed the exam, and Fla. now has 250,000 real estate licensees. Source: Florida Realtors