Real Estate Licensing in Pembroke Park, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, any person who, for compensation, sells, purchases, exchanges, leases, or rents real property, or who negotiates or offers to negotiate any of these transactions on behalf of another, must hold a real estate license. Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines a "real estate broker" as a person engaged in the business of selling, buying, exchanging, leasing, or renting real property for others. Sales associates and brokers are both required to be licensed. Any unlicensed activity in real estate transactions is prohibited under state law.

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Pre-Licensing Education
Complete a state-approved real estate pre-licensing course. Florida requires completion of a 63-hour course for sales associates or a 72-hour course for brokers.

Step 2: Pass the Florida Real Estate Commission Exam
After completing coursework, apply for and pass the licensing exam administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate.

Step 3: Broker Sponsorship
Sales associates must be sponsored by an active Florida broker before licensure. Brokers must meet additional requirements, including three years of experience as a licensed sales associate within the five years immediately preceding application.

Step 4: Apply to DBPR
Submit your application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation with proof of exam passage, education completion, and broker sponsorship (for sales associates). The state issues all real estate licenses.

Reference Fla. Stat. § 489.105 for detailed licensing definitions and requirements.

Local Requirements

Pembroke Park does not issue separate local real estate licenses. All licensing is handled through the State of Florida's Division of Real Estate. However, real estate professionals conducting business in Pembroke Park must comply with local municipal regulations.

Review the Pembroke Park Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional operational requirements that may apply to real estate transactions or brokerage offices located within town limits.

Contact the Pembroke Park Building Department or Town of Pembroke Park for clarification on any local zoning or operational requirements specific to real estate businesses.

Exemptions

Florida law exempts certain persons from licensing requirements, including property owners selling or leasing their own property, attorneys licensed in Florida when acting in their professional capacity, and employees of licensed brokers performing administrative tasks without negotiating transactions.

Refer to Fla. Stat. § 489.105 for the complete list of statutory exemptions.

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
• Pembroke Park Municipal Code

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