Real Estate Licensing in Lauderhill city, Florida

Who Needs a License

A real estate license is required for any person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or who negotiates, offers, attempts, or agrees to perform these acts on behalf of another. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] This includes residential and commercial transactions within Lauderhill.

How to Get Licensed

State-Level Licensing:

Real estate licensing in Florida is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). To obtain a license, you must:

1. Complete a Commission-approved pre-licensing course (63 hours for sales associates; additional hours for brokers)
2. Pass the Florida real estate licensing examination
3. Apply to the DBPR with proof of course completion and exam passage
4. Pay applicable state licensing fees

Contact the DBPR Division of Real Estate for current exam schedules, approved course providers, and application procedures. The state board sets all education and examination requirements under Florida Statute.

Local Requirements

Lauderhill city operates under Broward County jurisdiction for real estate regulatory oversight. Review the Lauderhill Municipal Code for any local business licensing or operating requirements that may apply to real estate practitioners conducting business within city limits.

While real estate licensing itself is a state function, local municipalities may impose additional business tax or operating requirements. Contact the Lauderhill Building Department to confirm whether a separate local business license or permit is required for real estate professionals operating from a physical office within the city.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from Florida real estate licensing requirements under Fla. Stat. § 489.105:

• Owners selling or leasing their own property (if not regularly engaged in such business)
• Attorneys licensed in Florida performing real estate services as part of their legal practice
• Public officers performing duties related to their office
• Employees of licensed real estate brokers or salespersons acting solely under their employer's direction (provided the employer holds active licensing)
• Persons acting as receivers, trustees, or guardians in a judicial capacity

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

• Florida Statutes § 489.105 — Definitions
• Lauderhill Municipal Code

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