Real Estate Licensing in Naples city, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, a real estate license is required to act as a broker, sales associate, or property manager in exchange for compensation. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "broker" is defined as any person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property or a business opportunity, or who offers to perform these acts.

A "sales associate" is a person employed by or associated with a broker to perform real estate activities on the broker's behalf. A "property manager" is someone who, for compensation, manages residential or commercial property, collects rent, or handles tenant relations.

If you perform any of these activities in Naples for payment, you must hold a current, active license issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

How to Get Licensed

1. Complete Pre-Licensing Education: Enroll in a Florida-approved pre-licensing course. Broker candidates require 72 classroom hours; sales associate candidates require 63 hours. Property managers require a separate curriculum.

2. Pass the State Exam: After completing coursework, register with DBPR and pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) exam.

3. Affiliate with a Broker (for sales associates and property managers): You must be employed by or associated with an active Florida broker before your license is issued.

4. Submit Application to DBPR: Submit your application through the DBPR online portal with exam results, affiliation paperwork, and required fees.

5. Receive Your License: Upon approval, you will receive an active license valid for two years.

Detailed procedures and approved course providers are available through the DBPR Division of Real Estate.

Local Requirements

Naples is located in Collier County, Florida. Real estate activities in Naples are subject to local zoning, property disclosure, and transaction recording requirements administered by Collier County.

Consult the Naples Municipal Code for any local ordinances governing real estate transactions, rental properties, or property management within city limits. Contact the Naples Building Department for questions about local property standards or disclosure requirements specific to Naples.

Exemptions

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

• Owners selling or leasing their own property
• Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida (when acting in their professional capacity)
• Employees of licensed brokers performing clerical work only
• On-site property managers employed directly by the owner or property owner's agent
• Persons acting under court order or as court-appointed fiduciaries

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
• Naples Municipal Code

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