Real Estate Licensing in Garden Grove CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law regulates real estate professionals under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, which defines the work requiring licensure. A real estate license is required if you:

Sell, buy, exchange, rent, or lease real property on behalf of others for compensation
Act as a real estate broker or sales associate
Advertise real estate services to the public
Negotiate or attempt to negotiate the sale, purchase, exchange, rental, or leasing of real property

The statute defines a "real estate broker" as any person who, for another and for compensation or promise of compensation, sells or offers to sell, buys or offers to buy, exchanges or offers to exchange, rents or offers to rent, or leases or offers to lease any real property or improvements thereon, or who negotiates or offers or attempts to negotiate the sale, purchase, exchange, rental, or leasing of any real property or improvements thereon, or collects rent for the use of real property, or who assists or directs in procuring prospects or in negotiating any such transactions as a part of his or her employment under a broker.

How to Get Licensed

Real estate licensing in Florida is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). You must:

Pass the Pre-Licensing Course: Complete a DBPR-approved real estate pre-licensing course (63 hours for sales associates, 72 hours for brokers).
Pass the State Exam: Successfully complete the Florida Real Estate Commission state examination.
Apply for License: Submit your application to DBPR with proof of course completion and exam passage.
Associate with a Broker: Sales associates must affiliate with an active Florida real estate broker before receiving their license.

For current application procedures, exam schedules, and course providers, contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation directly or visit their website.

Local Requirements

Garden Grove CDP is located in Hernando County, Florida. Local real estate permitting and zoning matters fall under county jurisdiction. Consult the Garden Grove Municipal Code for any local land-use regulations, zoning restrictions, or municipal amendments that may affect real estate transactions or broker operations within the CDP.

For property-specific permits or zoning inquiries, contact the Hernando County Building Department.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.105 exempts:

Property owners selling or leasing their own property
Employees of property management companies acting solely under their employer's supervision
Attorneys licensed in Florida when performing real estate services as part of legal practice
Employees of financial institutions handling loan-related property transactions

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
Garden Grove Municipal Code

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