Real Estate Licensing in Marineland town, Florida

Who Needs a License

A license is required to act as a real estate broker or sales associate in Florida. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "broker" is defined as any person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or negotiates or offers to negotiate the sale, exchange, purchase, rental, or lease of real property. A "sales associate" is any natural person who performs services on behalf of a broker for compensation.

If you engage in any of these activities for compensation in Marineland, you must hold an active license. This applies regardless of whether you work part-time or full-time, in-person or remotely.

How to Get Licensed

  1. Apply to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which administers real estate licensing in Florida.
  2. Pass the state real estate examination, which tests knowledge of Florida law, ethics, and real estate practices.
  3. Work under a broker: You cannot hold a license as a sales associate independently. You must be sponsored by and work for a licensed broker.
  4. Meet experience requirements: For brokers, Florida law sets specific experience requirements; for sales associates, sponsorship by an active broker is the primary requirement.
  5. Submit your application through the DBPR with proof of sponsorship (if applying as a sales associate) and exam passage.

Refer to Fla. Stat. § 489.105 for exact requirements and the DBPR website for current application procedures and exam registration.

Local Requirements

Marineland town is located in Flagler County, Florida. Real estate licensure is a state-regulated activity under Florida Statutes, and Marineland's local municipal code does not impose additional licensing requirements beyond state law.

However, if you operate a real estate office or conduct business within Marineland town limits, you must comply with Marineland Municipal Code zoning, land use, and business operation regulations. Contact the Marineland Building Department to confirm whether your planned office location complies with local zoning ordinances and to obtain any required local business permits or certificates of occupancy.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.105 exempts property owners selling or leasing their own property without compensation from a third party. A person employed by a property owner solely to manage that owner's property is also exempt. Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida may perform certain real estate activities without a real estate license when acting in their professional capacity.

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)