Real Estate Licensing in Homosassa CDP, Florida
Who Needs a License
Real estate licensing is required for any person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property on behalf of another, or who advertises real property services. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "broker" is defined as any person who, for compensation, lists, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property. A "sales associate" is any natural person licensed under a broker to represent the broker in real estate transactions.
If you conduct any real estate brokerage activity in Homosassa CDP without a license, you are operating illegally under Florida state law.
How to Get Licensed
Florida real estate licensing is issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate — not by local authorities.
Broker License:
- Complete a 72-hour Florida real estate broker course from an approved provider
- Pass the state broker exam
- Maintain an active Florida sales associate license for the 24 months preceding broker application
- Submit the application and fees to the Division of Real Estate
Sales Associate License:
- Complete a 63-hour Florida real estate sales associate course from an approved provider
- Pass the state sales associate exam
- Work under a sponsoring broker in Florida
- Submit the application, fees, and broker sponsorship to the Division of Real Estate
For detailed procedures, exam schedules, and approved course providers, contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate directly.
Local Requirements
Homosassa CDP is an unincorporated community in Citrus County, Florida. Real estate brokerage activities are regulated exclusively under Florida state law Fla. Stat. § 489.105.
Review the Homosassa Municipal Code for any local amendments, zoning restrictions, or property-related requirements that may affect real estate transactions or brokerage operations within the CDP. Contact the Citrus County Building Department regarding any local property permits or compliance requirements for real estate offices operating in the area.
Exemptions
Fla. Stat. § 489.105 exempts the following from licensing requirements:
- A person acting as a principal (the property owner)
- An attorney licensed in Florida acting in their capacity as counsel
- A person acting with power of attorney expressly authorizing real estate transactions
- Certain on-site property managers for residential property under specific conditions
Any person not explicitly exempted by statute must hold a valid Florida real estate license to conduct brokerage activities for compensation.
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)