Real Estate Licensing in Coral Springs city, Florida
Who Needs a License
Under Florida law, a real estate broker or real estate sales associate must be licensed to engage in the business of buying, selling, exchanging, leasing, or renting real property on behalf of others for compensation. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines a broker as a person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or offers to perform these services.] A sales associate works under a broker and performs similar activities under the broker's supervision.
The license requirement applies regardless of whether you work full-time or part-time, or whether you represent buyers, sellers, landlords, or tenants.
How to Get Licensed
For a Broker License:
1. Apply through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate.
2. Meet education requirements: complete a 72-hour broker pre-license course approved by the Division.
3. Pass the Florida broker exam.
4. Demonstrate business experience: at least 24 months' active experience as a licensed sales associate within the preceding 5 years (or equivalent).
5. Submit your application with the required fees to DBPR.
For a Sales Associate License:
1. Apply through DBPR, Division of Real Estate.
2. Complete a 63-hour sales associate pre-license course approved by the Division.
3. Pass the Florida sales associate exam.
4. Be sponsored by a licensed broker (you cannot hold a sales associate license independently).
5. Submit your application with the required fees to DBPR.
Reference [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] for statutory definitions and licensing requirements.
Local Requirements
Coral Springs is located in Broward County, Florida. Real estate licensing is regulated entirely by the State of Florida; local municipalities do not issue real estate licenses.
However, if your real estate business involves property management, rental of residential properties, or other ancillary services in Coral Springs, consult the Coral Springs Municipal Code for local zoning, rental, and business registration requirements that may apply to your operations.
Contact the Coral Springs Building Department to clarify any local codes affecting your business activities.
Exemptions
[Fla. Stat. § 489.105] exempts the following from real estate licensing requirements:
- Owners of property acting as principals in their own transactions.
- Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida when performing real estate services in connection with legal matters.
- Employees of owners or lessees performing administrative tasks (not transacting on behalf of others).
- Salaried employees of licensed brokers in certain limited roles not involving direct client transactions.
Exemptions are narrow; consult the statute or DBPR if your situation may qualify.
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)