Real Estate Licensing in Franklin Park CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or sales associate must hold an active license to sell, buy, exchange, rent, or lease real property on behalf of others for compensation.[^1] Any person who engages in these activities without a license is operating unlawfully in Florida.

A broker is defined as a person who, for compensation or the promise of compensation, sells, buys, exchanges, rents, or leases real property, or offers or attempts to do so, or holds themselves out as engaged in such business.[^1] A sales associate is a person employed by or associated with a broker to perform these same activities on the broker's behalf.[^1]

How to Get Licensed

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

  1. Complete prelicensing education. Take an approved 63-hour course for brokers or a 63-hour course for sales associates. These courses must be completed before applying.

  2. Pass the state exam. After completing prelicensing education, pass the DBPR real estate examination administered through a third-party testing vendor.

  3. Apply for your license. Submit your application to DBPR with proof of education completion, exam passage, and any required fees.

  4. Maintain your license. Renew every two years and complete continuing education requirements as mandated by state law.

Detailed application procedures, testing schedules, and course providers are available through the DBPR Division of Real Estate.

Local Requirements

Franklin Park CDP is located in Broward County. Consult the Franklin Park Municipal Code for any local business operating or zoning requirements that may apply to real estate offices or brokerage operations within the municipality.

For permit or zoning questions specific to operating a real estate brokerage in Franklin Park CDP, contact the Franklin Park Building Department or Broward County Development Services.

Exemptions

Persons performing real estate activities without compensation are not required to hold a license. Additionally, certain employees of financial institutions, government entities, and owners of property who are leasing or selling their own property may be exempt under specific circumstances defined in state law.[^1] Review current statute language directly for complete exemption details.

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

[^1]: Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions

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