Real Estate Licensing in Temple Terrace city, Florida
Who Needs a License
Florida law requires licensing for individuals who act as real estate brokers or sales associates. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "broker" is defined as any person who, for compensation or promise of compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property or a business opportunity, or offers to perform these acts. A "sales associate" is a person employed by a broker to perform brokerage services on the broker's behalf.
If you engage in real estate transactions in Temple Terrace—whether residential, commercial, or investment properties—you must hold an active Florida real estate license unless you qualify for an exemption (see Exemptions section below).
How to Get Licensed
Broker License:
1. Meet prerequisites: be 18+ years old, a Florida resident, and have held an active sales associate license for at least 24 months within the preceding 5 years, or equivalent experience under Fla. Stat. § 489.105.
2. Complete a 72-hour broker pre-licensing course from a state-approved school.
3. Apply with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
4. Pass the Florida broker examination.
5. Submit proof of financial responsibility and establish a trust account for client funds.
Sales Associate License:
1. Be 18+ years old.
2. Complete a 63-hour sales associate pre-licensing course from a state-approved school.
3. Pass the Florida sales associate examination.
4. Affiliate with an active broker before your license is issued.
5. Apply with DBPR.
Application and examination information is available through DBPR's Division of Real Estate.
Local Requirements
Temple Terrace operates under its Municipal Code. While local zoning and property regulations apply to real estate transactions occurring within the city, real estate licensing itself is exclusively governed by state law. However, licensees must comply with Temple Terrace's local land development regulations when assisting clients with properties in the city.
Contact the Temple Terrace Building Department for city-specific permitting and zoning questions related to properties you represent.
Exemptions
Fla. Stat. § 489.105 exempts the following from licensing requirements:
- Property owners selling or leasing their own property
- Attorneys licensed in Florida when acting in their professional capacity
- On-site property managers employed by property owners or associations
- Persons handling real estate matters for employers (in-house transactions only)
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)