Real Estate Licensing in Archer, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or real estate salesperson must hold an active license to sell, buy, exchange, rent, or lease real property for compensation. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] defines a broker as a person who, for consideration, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property or a business opportunity, or negotiates or offers to negotiate any of these transactions. A salesperson performs these acts on behalf of a broker.

If you engage in real estate transactions in Archer—whether residential, commercial, or vacant land—you must be licensed unless you fall within a specific exemption.

How to Get Licensed

Real Estate Broker License:
- Apply through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
- Pass the Florida broker examination
- Meet education requirements: complete a 72-hour broker pre-licensing course
- Maintain errors and omissions insurance

Real Estate Salesperson License:
- Apply through the DBPR
- Pass the Florida salesperson examination
- Complete a 63-hour salesperson pre-licensing course
- Work under the supervision of a licensed broker
- Broker must be located in Florida (though not necessarily in Archer)

Applications, exam scheduling, and license renewals are handled by the DBPR, not the Town of Archer. Visit the DBPR website for current fees, course providers, and exam dates. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

Local Requirements

The Town of Archer does not issue separate local real estate licenses. Real estate licensing is regulated exclusively by the state under [Fla. Stat. § 489.105].

However, real estate offices operating in Archer must comply with applicable Town of Archer Municipal Code provisions regarding business operations and property use. Consult the Archer Municipal Code for any local zoning or occupancy restrictions that may affect where a real estate office can be located within town limits.

Contact the Archer Building Department for guidance on local code compliance before establishing a real estate office location.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from licensure:
- Owners selling or leasing their own property (not acting as brokers for others)
- Attorneys licensed in Florida, when performing real estate services as part of law practice
- Public officers acting in their official capacity
- On-site managers or leasing agents employed by property owners or managers (limited scope)

[Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

State Licensing Board Contact

Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC), Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Phone: 850-487-1395
- Website: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/real-estate-commission/

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)