Real Estate Licensing in Spring Lake CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensing for individuals who, for compensation, sell, buy, exchange, rent, or lease real property on behalf of another person. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "real estate broker" is defined as a person engaged in the business of selling, buying, exchanging, renting, or leasing real property, or offering to perform these services for others. A "real estate sales associate" is a person licensed under a broker who performs brokerage services.

If you negotiate, solicit, or close real estate transactions in Spring Lake CDP for a fee or commission, you need either a broker or sales associate license from the State of Florida.

How to Get Licensed

  1. Apply with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate.

  2. For a Sales Associate License:

  3. Complete 63 hours of approved real estate prelicense education
  4. Pass the Florida real estate sales associate exam
  5. Apply through DBPR with your exam passing scores

  6. Work under a licensed broker

  7. For a Broker License:

  8. Complete 72 hours of approved broker prelicense education
  9. Have 24 months of active experience as a licensed sales associate within the five years prior to application, or equivalent experience
  10. Pass the Florida broker exam
  11. Apply through DBPR

Reference Fla. Stat. § 489.105 for specific education, experience, and examination requirements set by state law. The DBPR Division of Real Estate administers all licensing.

Local Requirements

Spring Lake CDP is located in Hernando County, Florida. Check the Spring Lake Municipal Code for any local amendments, office location requirements, or local fees that may apply to real estate brokers operating within the municipality.

Permit and registration requirements with the town or county Building Department may apply to branch offices or rental businesses operated by licensed brokers in Spring Lake. Contact the Spring Lake Building Department or Hernando County Building & Development Services for local permit requirements specific to your real estate brokerage location.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, certain activities and persons are exempt from licensing, including:
- Owners selling or leasing their own property
- Attorneys licensed in Florida performing real estate services as part of legal practice
- Property managers handling rental properties (under specific conditions)
- Individuals assisting without compensation

Review the statute for the complete list of exemptions applicable to your situation.

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)