Real Estate Licensing in Bunnell city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate license is required to act as a broker, sales associate, or团队 leader in the sale, purchase, exchange, or lease of real property. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] defines a "real estate broker" as any person who, for compensation or valuable consideration, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or who offers, attempts, or agrees to perform these acts on behalf of others.

Sales associates and brokers who represent buyers, sellers, lessors, or lessees must be licensed. If you are compensated in any way—including salary, commission, or other consideration—for facilitating real estate transactions, you need a license.

How to Get Licensed

  1. Apply to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate. This is the state licensing authority for all real estate professionals in Florida.

  2. Pass the state exam. You must pass the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate or Broker examination. Exam content is based on Florida statutes and rules, including [Fla. Stat. § 489.105].

  3. Meet experience and education requirements. Specific requirements vary by license type (sales associate vs. broker). Consult DBPR for current requirements.

  4. Affiliate with a licensed broker. Sales associates must work under a licensed broker. Brokers operate independently but must maintain compliance with state law.

Local Requirements

Bunnell city is located in Flagler County, Florida. The Bunnell Municipal Code governs local business and occupational licensing.

Consult the Bunnell Municipal Code and contact the Bunnell Building Department to determine if:
- A local occupational license or permit is required in addition to state licensing
- Any local zoning restrictions apply to real estate offices operating within city limits
- Local business tax registration is required

The state license supersedes local requirements, but Bunnell may impose additional local registration or permitting fees.

Exemptions

[Fla. Stat. § 489.105] exempts certain persons from real estate licensing:
- Property owners selling or leasing their own property (not as a business)
- Attorneys licensed in Florida, when performing services in their professional capacity
- Receivers, trustees, and executors acting under court authority
- On-site property managers for residential property, subject to specific conditions

Exemptions are narrowly construed. If you are compensated or act as an intermediary, you likely need licensing.

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)