IFREC is now part of the Gold Coast Schools organization, Florida's leader in Real Estate, Contractor, Insurance, Mortgage, and CAM training. IFREC & Gold Coast Schools have joined forces to provide Florida's best real estate program for getting and renewing your license. Choose from classroom, LiveStream, or online course options based on your preferred method of learning.
We are here for you every step of the way! Become a Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO), or renew your existing license with ease. Choose from either classroom, LiveStream, or online course options to meet your busy schedule. Florida's only live instructor led 120-hour class complete with 2 on site field inspections covering electrical, HVAC, plumbing, roof, structure, site conditions, report writing and marketing tips.
We are here for you every step of the way! Become a Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO), or renew your existing license with ease. Choose from either classroom, LiveStream, or online course options to meet your busy schedule. Florida's only live instructor led 120-hour class complete with 2 on site field inspections covering electrical, HVAC, plumbing, roof, structure, site conditions, report writing and marketing tips.
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IFREC has joined Gold Coast Schools to provide Florida's best classroom, LiveStream, and online professional education courses. Since 1983, hundreds of referring brokers and the many hundreds of thousands of successful students throughout Florida have established IFREC as their leader in Florida real estate education.
The Institute of Florida Careers (IFREC), founded in 1983 by Dick and Judy Fryer, has become the Central Florida leader in real estate and mortgage education. In June of 2020, IFREC was acquired by Gold Coast Schools as part of expanding beyond the South Florida market where Gold Coast served as a leader in classroom, online, and distance learning since 1970.
IFREC is now part of the Gold Coast Schools organization, Florida's leader in classroom, online, and live stream professional education. Offering courses and designations in every level of the real estate industry, IFREC takes each student from beginner to entrepreneur in a profession where only the best educated student can determine his/her own worth.
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G. S.
Oct 04, 2019
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Very unethical group. Buyers beware ..
I signed up for an online refresher course for the Broker exam. They cancelled the class without telling me and refused a refund, citing they sent me a book and that's what I paid for, not the class. They went on to say that all the instructor will do is review the book anyway. Forgive me, but perhaps that's what I was looking for, a review in a class setting. I already have a book that I received during my pre-licensure work. I'm not sure how they feel they do not need to refund me. Additionally, I offered to give the book back since this
I signed up for an online refresher course for the Broker exam. They cancelled the class without telling me and refused a refund, citing they sent me a book and that's what I paid for, not the class. They went on to say that all the instructor will do is review the book anyway. Forgive me, but perhaps that's what I was looking for, a review in a class setting. I already have a book that I received during my pre-licensure work. I'm not sure how they feel they do not need to refund me. Additionally, I offered to give the book back since this
Lizzie M.
May 10, 2018
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I am so thankful I chose IFREC for school. It's very stressful when choosing a good school, with high percentage of passing students as well as finding a teacher who is willing to work with you one on one. As someone who has test anxiety, I was always asking my teacher, Valleri, questions every single chance I got and she was remarkable at answering them in a way I would understand no matter how many times I asked! The teachers make themselves available literally 24/7..at the start of every class they hand out their personal number for you to text/call if you have any questions or concerns
Emily L.
Feb 12, 2018
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I would give them negative stars if I could. I called them on the phone and they would not give me a straight answer on price of class or exam. Most of the "career counselors" or reps that answer the phones are extremely rude and treated me as if I were stupid. Definitely would NOT recommend the Edgewater location where Nathaly "Nat" Diaz works. I have never been treated so poorly by a business or their "professional" employees. I even asked one of the employees for her card on the way out so I could speak with the supervisor about how I felt about the customer service
Kraig P.
Feb 11, 2018
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Wendy C.
Aug 25, 2017
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If you don't get a good grade and pass the testing and licensing after completing a course at IFREC.... It's YOUR OWN FAULT. I have been licensed as a Sales Agent, Broker, Mortgage Broker and did continuing education through IFREC. Pretty basic. Show up, listen, use a highlighter, study the materials, take the FREE test prep course after the class it's a breeze. First licensed in Mass in 1976. By many and varied instuctors who all follow IFREC curriculum. I finished the STATE test do quickly I looked it over again.... That's a sign of great instructors and curriculum. Sign
Donna S.
Aug 12, 2017
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Monique B.
Jun 24, 2017
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Angie A.
May 09, 2017
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Very happy with my ifrec course. I took my state exam today for my Real Estate Sales Assoc license and I PASSED, first try!! I took an online course and then the 2 day exam prep course with Valleri Crabtree. The course taught everything that I saw in the test. The instructor explained all the important parts fully and gave lots of tools to retain information. It worked very well. I'm very happy with the money and time spent at ifrec.
Kristian M.
May 09, 2017
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The school isn't the issue the customer or lack of customer service is!! I spoke to a RUDE lady by the name of Nicole who continued to talk OVER me instead of LISTENING and trying to assist me which I believe her job entails. Unless I'm wrong and they are trained to be rude and talk over people. I'm beyond pissed off with the lack of care and then she said have a good day and disc call. If I could give a minus 5 I would.....
Mark R.
Apr 27, 2017
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I am not sure why this school was given such low reviews. I have been using this school since 1999 from pre- license, post-license, brokers pre and post, as well as continuing education. I recommend this school to everyone. I passed both the real estate exam and brokers exam on the first attempt. I did participate in the CRAM courses and I studied every night, but ONLY what they had us highlight.
Lauren S.
Feb 26, 2016
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I attended a two week pre-licensing course in Kissimmee with Karla Robinson as my instructor. I passed the exam easily! I am a teacher with twenty-two years' experience in the classroom myself, and truly appreciated Karla's professional, yet fun approach in instructing the class. She was strict, but that is what is needed when you are cramming a lot of information in a short period of time. She was also very personable and connected well with the students. She made sure we were prepared by answering all of our questions and was much better than the instructor a friend of mine had
Jeanne W.
Jul 27, 2015
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I was considering attending their weekend review but after speaking with their very rude receptionist and being told I would have to complete 500 questions before the course I decided this wasn't the right school for me. I was also told all we would be doing was questions the entire time. No memory pegs, math review or tricks to pass the exam. Called Climer School of Real Estate and it was like night and day! Excellent customer service and they teach you only what's on the exam, memory pegs and math review. Sorry IFREC but you really need to have better customer service!
Desireeq A.
May 22, 2015
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I would not recommend this place to take a Real Estate class of a license. They are rude, have no empathy for a family member who is dying, or if you are sick. If you need to take the classsroom exam at a later date due to family illness or even your own illness they will allow it but not after attitude and harassment. I ended up in a hospital due to severe illness the day of the night exam and I was harassed to take it the next day...on a Friday day...so that would mean missing work, canceling a full book of clients and traveling 1.5 hrs to Orlando on a Friday rush hr....
So with all of this
So with all of this
Patti S.
Feb 08, 2015
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I attended pre-license real estate classes through Ifrec. The class was an intense 3 weekend course that covered the real estate sales course by Linda Crawford. I liked how the class prepared you for the end of class exam. Pros-The study guide outline was condensed so you didn't have to focus on irrelevant material. Cons- this does not prepare you for the state exam.
After class, I immediately took the state exam. I failed. I don't blame the school entirely, but I felt we were not given tricky questions like the exam.
I signed up for the free cram course. Instead of giving you the
After class, I immediately took the state exam. I failed. I don't blame the school entirely, but I felt we were not given tricky questions like the exam.
I signed up for the free cram course. Instead of giving you the
Catherine M.
Nov 04, 2013
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Having been in Real Estate for over 20 years, I have taken many continuing education courses and general real estate courses to enhance my knowledge of the real estate industry, all with pleasant experiences. I recently took a one day course with Ifrec. When I called afterwards to obtain information, the staff was completely rude, condescending, combative and dismissive. The two woman (the only people in the office) behaved like they were more interested instigated an argument/power play rather than provide the information I needed. I would not recommend this business based on the unprofessional
Jesse B.
Jul 05, 2013
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Ifrec is the best place to go if you are planning to get you real estate license. I went here to do my pre sale course. Now I just completed my pre brokers course. The instructors are very knowledgeable and take their time to explain when you have questions. Ty Thomas is by far the best instructor there. I have had 3 different instructors and he is the one that really stands out for me,
