Built on Relationships.
Driven by Results.
Apex Gulf Group was founded with a simple mission: to elevate the real estate experience in Southwest Florida — for the customers we serve and the agents who call us home.
More than a brokerage.
We combine deep local market knowledge, elite marketing, and genuinely personal service to help our customers achieve extraordinary results. Whether it's a first home, a waterfront estate, or an investment property, every relationship is treated as a partnership built on trust, transparency, and results.
For agents, we offer something rare: a boutique brokerage where you have direct access to the broker, a commission structure that rewards your work, and a culture that actually invests in your growth. We measure our success by the success of the people we serve — on both sides of the closing table.
Leaders. Partners. Experts.
Christina Olson
Managing Broker · REALTOR®
Christina built Apex Gulf Group on a simple belief: relationships come first, and results follow. As Managing Broker and Broker of Record, she brings the expertise, integrity, and personal investment that every customer and every agent deserves.
P: 239-777-7308E: christina@apexnaples.netLic: FL RE #BK3545932
Kyle James Harsh
Director of Business Development
K.J. brings an extraordinary talent for connection, strategy, and closing to Apex Gulf Group. As Director of Business Development, he drives the relationships and opportunities that fuel the brokerage's growth — with a relentless focus on results.
P: 443-553-5178E: kjharsh@apexnaples.net
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Our Promise
We bring expertise, honesty, and genuine care to every transaction. Our commitment to professionalism and integrity sets us apart. Relationships First. Results Always.
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
Whether you're buying, selling, or building a real estate career, Apex Gulf Group delivers full-service expertise with a boutique, relationship-first approach.
Buying & selling,
elevated.
Every customer works directly with the broker and a team that treats your goals as their own. No call centers, no handoffs — just expert guidance from first conversation to closing day.
Buy With Confidence
Expert guidance from search to closing. We know every community, price trend, and opportunity across Southwest Florida, and we put that knowledge to work for you.
Sell for Maximum Value
Strategic marketing, professional photography and presentation, and skilled negotiation — all designed to sell your property faster and for more.
Luxury & Waterfront Specialists
Exclusive, discreet representation for premier properties — from Naples estates to Gulf-front retreats and golf communities.
Relocation Experts
Moving to paradise? We help individuals and families make a seamless transition to Southwest Florida living, every step of the way.
Build a career,
not just a job.
Apex Gulf Group is a brokerage designed around agent success. Direct broker mentorship, a commission structure that rewards production, and a referral program that pays a full 50% of the brokerage's commission at closing.
Two Commission Tracks
Choose the structure that fits how you work. Both tracks are built to reward your production and help you keep more of what you earn.
50% Referral Program
Refer a customer and earn a full 50% of the brokerage's commission at closing.
Direct Broker Mentorship
You always have direct access to the Managing Broker. Real guidance, real answers, real support — never a bureaucratic maze.
Boutique Culture
No corporate red tape. Just a focused, supportive team that genuinely invests in your growth and celebrates your wins.
Let's find the right fit for you.
Whether you're a customer with a goal or an agent with ambition, the next step is a simple conversation. We'd love to hear from you.
Start the Conversation
Southwest Florida,
at its finest.
From the luxury of Naples to the island calm of Marco, we help customers find their place along the Gulf Coast — and call every one of these communities home.
Luxury & Lifestyle
Naples
World-class dining on 5th Avenue, white-sand beaches, championship golf, and some of the most coveted waterfront estates in Florida.
Island Living
Marco Island
The crown jewel of the Paradise Coast — pristine Gulf beaches, boating, and a relaxed island pace just south of Naples.
Where Convenience Meets Lifestyle
Estero
A master-planned haven between Naples and Fort Myers — golf, lakes, shopping at Coconut Point, and easy access to RSW airport and the Gulf beaches.
Coastal Charm
Bonita Springs
Where the Imperial River meets the Gulf. Nature preserves, beaches, and family-friendly neighborhoods between Naples and Fort Myers.
Tools to help you
get started.
Helpful guides and programs for future agents, referral partners, and customers exploring Southwest Florida real estate.
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Become a Florida Agent
Thinking about getting your real estate license? Our free, step-by-step guide walks you through every stage — eligibility, the 63-hour course, fingerprinting, the DBPR application, the state exam, and activation. Every official link included.
Open the Free Guide →🤝
Referral Partners
Licensed agents can earn a full 50% of the brokerage's commission by referring customers to Apex Gulf Group. No desk fees, no catch, just a simple written agreement.
Become a Partner →🏠
For Home Buyers
New to the area or buying your first Gulf Coast home? Reach out for community guides, current market insight, and a no-pressure conversation about finding the right property for your goals.
Explore Communities →💰
For Home Sellers
Curious what your property is worth in today's market? We provide honest, data-driven valuations and a clear marketing strategy designed to maximize your return.
Request a Valuation →
The Apex Referral Advantage
Referrals worth your time.
We pay licensed agents a full 50% of the brokerage's commission at closing for referring a customer to Apex Gulf Group. If you have a customer headed to the Gulf Coast, let's make it worth your while.
- 50% of brokerage commission, paid at closing
- No desk fees, no monthly costs, ever
- Open to licensed agents in FL & reciprocal states
- Simple written referral agreement on every deal
Start a Referral
Every great relationship
starts with hello.
Whether you're buying, selling, joining the team, or exploring a referral partnership — we'd love to hear from you.
Become a Florida
Real Estate Agent
Your complete, step-by-step roadmap to getting licensed in Florida — and launching your career with Apex Gulf Group.
1
Confirm You're Eligible
Make sure you meet Florida's basics: at least 18 years old, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid U.S. Social Security number. You don't need to be a Florida resident or U.S. citizen to apply.
A prior criminal history doesn't automatically disqualify you — the DBPR reviews these case-by-case, so it's worth applying and being transparent.
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Complete the 63-Hour Pre-License Course
Florida requires a state-approved 63-hour pre-licensing course for the sales associate license. Take it in the classroom or online, then pass the end-of-course exam with at least 70% to earn your certificate (valid two years).
Larson Educational Services →Apex Recommended School: Larson Educational Services. Family-owned and the #1 real estate school in Southwest Florida, with campuses in Fort Myers and Naples plus online options. Call a career counselor at (239) 344-7510 and tell them Apex Gulf Group sent you.
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Get Fingerprinted
Florida requires an electronic Livescan fingerprint background check before your license is issued. Use Fieldprint Florida — the Florida-specific portal that channels your prints directly through FDLE to the DBPR. Schedule a few days before you submit your application, and bring two forms of ID.
Schedule on Fieldprint Florida →Important — use the Florida site: Go to fieldprintflorida.com (not the national Fieldprint site) and click the purple “Schedule an Appointment” button. Using the general site can route you to the wrong program. Use ORI number FL920010Z for real estate. Fee is approximately ~$60.00; results stay valid with the DBPR for 12 months. Questions? Call Fieldprint at (877) 614-4364.
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File Your DBPR Application
Submit your Sales Associate application (Form DBPR RE 1) to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. File electronically for the fastest turnaround — approval typically takes about a week to ten days once your fingerprints and application are both in.
DBPR Online Application →FREC Forms & Info →5
Pass the State Exam
Once approved, you'll receive an Authorization to Test. Schedule your exam through Pearson VUE. The sales associate exam is 100 multiple-choice questions, and you need at least 75% to pass. The exam fee is about $36.75 per attempt.
Schedule Your Exam →Bring two forms of valid signature ID (one government-issued) matching the name on your application. Arrive 30 minutes early.
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Activate Your License with Apex
Congratulations — you passed! Your license is issued inactive until you affiliate with a sponsoring broker. File Form DBPR RE 11 to activate it under Apex Gulf Group, and you're officially in business. Within your first renewal period, you'll also complete a 45-hour post-licensing course.
Activate With Apex Gulf Group →This is where we come in. Affiliate with Apex and you get direct broker mentorship, our two-track commission structure, and access to our 50% referral program from day one.
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Get the Printable Checklist
Want this guide as a downloadable checklist you can keep beside you through the whole process? Drop your email and we'll send it over — plus we'll be here to answer any question along the way.
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No spam, ever. Just your checklist and a friendly hello from the Apex team.
This guide reflects Florida licensing requirements as of 2026. Requirements, fees, and forms are set by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and are subject to change. Always confirm current requirements at myfloridalicense.com. Apex Gulf Group is not affiliated with the DBPR, Fieldprint, Pearson VUE, or any pre-licensing school.
