Real Estate Licensing in Miramar city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or sales associate must hold an active license to engage in real estate transactions. Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines a "broker" as any person who, for compensation or valuable consideration, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property or a business opportunity, or offers to perform these acts. A "sales associate" is a person employed by or associated with a broker to perform these activities on the broker's behalf.

Any person acting as an intermediary in real estate transactions within Miramar must be licensed unless they fall under a specific exemption.

How to Get Licensed

Florida real estate licensing is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate—not by local authorities.

For Sales Associates:
1. Complete a 63-hour pre-licensing course approved by DBPR
2. Pass the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate examination
3. Apply through DBPR with proof of sponsorship by a licensed broker
4. Pay the required state license fee

For Brokers:
1. Hold an active sales associate license for at least 12 months within the 5-year period before application
2. Complete a 72-hour broker pre-licensing course
3. Pass the Florida Real Estate Broker examination
4. Apply to DBPR with proof of errors and omissions insurance and surety bond requirements
5. Pay the required state license fee

Exams are administered by a DBPR-approved testing vendor. Complete procedures and application materials are available through DBPR's official website.

Local Requirements

Real estate activities in Miramar are governed by the Miramar Municipal Code. While state licensure is mandatory and controlled by DBPR, review the municipal code for any local business tax requirements, office registration mandates, or zoning restrictions that may apply to real estate offices operating within Miramar city limits.

Contact the Miramar Building Department to verify whether your specific office location complies with local zoning and occupancy requirements.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.105 exempts certain persons and transactions from licensure requirements, including:

• Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida when performing services incidental to their legal practice
• Real property owners leasing or selling their own property
• Persons acting solely as principals in their own transactions
• Employees of licensed brokers performing administrative (non-transaction) duties

Exemptions are narrowly construed. If your activity involves compensation and real estate transactions, licensing is required unless you clearly meet an exemption.

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

• Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
• Miramar Municipal Code, https://library.municode.com/fl/miramar-city-florida

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