Real Estate Licensing in Noma town, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate license is required to engage in real estate brokerage or sales activities. Specifically, Florida Statute § 489.105 defines a "broker" as any person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or who negotiates or offers to negotiate the purchase, sale, exchange, rental, or lease of real property on behalf of others.[^1]

Any person acting as a real estate salesperson—that is, representing a broker in real estate transactions—must also hold a license.[^1]

The license requirement applies regardless of whether the transaction involves residential, commercial, or industrial property.

How to Get Licensed

Real estate licensing in Florida is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate.

Steps to licensure:

Pass the pre-licensing course: Complete an approved 63-hour real estate sales associate course or a 72-hour broker course, depending on your intended license type.[^1]
Pass the state exam: Take and pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) licensing exam administered by a testing vendor approved by DBPR.[^1]
Apply with DBPR: Submit your application to the Division of Real Estate with proof of course completion, exam passage, and required fees.[^1]
Sponsorship requirement: Sales associates must be sponsored by an active Florida real estate broker. Brokers must register with DBPR but may operate independently.[^1]

Specific application procedures, fees, and exam details are available directly from the Florida DBPR Division of Real Estate website.

Local Requirements

Noma town is located in Holmes County, Florida. Real estate licensing is regulated exclusively at the state level under Florida Statute § 489.105. The Noma Municipal Code does not impose separate local real estate licensing requirements beyond state law.

However, if your real estate business involves property management, rental operations, or lease transactions conducted within Noma town limits, you must comply with any applicable local zoning, property maintenance, or business registration ordinances outlined in the Noma Municipal Code. Contact the Noma Building Department to determine whether additional local permits or registrations apply to your specific business operations.

Exemptions

Florida Statute § 489.105 exempts the following from licensure:

Individuals selling, exchanging, or leasing their own property
Attorneys licensed in Florida when performing services in connection with their legal practice
Employees of the owner managing the owner's property (under limited circumstances)
Persons acting without compensation

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

[^1]: Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions. Florida Statutes. Retrieved from http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/

Noma Municipal Code. Retrieved from https://library.municode.com/fl/noma-town-florida

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