Real Estate Licensing in Boulevard Gardens CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, a real estate license is required to act as a real estate broker, sales associate, or officer on behalf of a broker. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "broker" is defined as any person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or who offers, attempts, or agrees to perform these acts on behalf of others. A "sales associate" is any person employed by or associated with a broker to perform these same functions.

If you engage in real estate transactions—whether residential, commercial, or property management—on behalf of others for compensation, you need a license. This includes listing properties, showing properties, negotiating contracts, and managing rental properties for others.

How to Get Licensed

Florida real estate licensing is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate.

Steps:
1. Complete a state-approved 63-hour prelicense course for sales associates or 72 hours for brokers.
2. Pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) licensing exam.
3. Apply through the DBPR with proof of course completion and exam passage.
4. Submit fingerprints for background check.
5. Pay applicable licensing fees.

Refer to Fla. Stat. § 489.105 for specific examination requirements, experience prerequisites, and renewal obligations. The DBPR website provides the current exam schedule and approved course providers.

Local Requirements

Boulevard Gardens CDP is located in Broward County. While real estate licensing is a state function, local permit and property transaction requirements are governed by Boulevard Gardens Municipal Code.

Contact the Boulevard Gardens Building Department for:
- Local zoning compliance for any property transactions or development
- Any municipal amendments to state real estate law
- Property-specific permitting related to sales or transfers

Review the Boulevard Gardens Municipal Code for local ordinances affecting real property transactions within the town boundaries.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, the following are exempt from licensing:
- Owners selling or leasing their own property
- Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida, acting in that capacity
- Persons employed solely to perform clerical or administrative tasks
- Financial institutions and employees acting within their regulatory scope

An owner-occupant selling their primary residence does not need a real estate license. However, if you act as an agent for others—even occasionally—licensing is required.

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)