Real Estate Licensing in Bascom town, Florida
Who Needs a License
Under Florida law, a real estate broker or sales associate must be licensed to engage in real estate activities. Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines a "broker" as a person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property or a mobile home, or who negotiates or offers to negotiate the sale, exchange, purchase, rental, or lease of real property or a mobile home. A "sales associate" is a person employed by a broker to perform these same functions on behalf of the broker.
If you perform any of these activities for compensation—whether you represent buyers, sellers, landlords, or tenants—you need a license. Unlicensed practice is illegal.
How to Get Licensed
Florida real estate licensing is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate—not a local board.
Steps:
1. Meet prerequisites: Be at least 18 years old, a resident of Florida or maintain a principal office in Florida, and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Take the pre-licensing course: Complete 63 hours of approved real estate instruction for sales associates or 72 hours for brokers.
3. Pass the state exam: Apply to take the Florida Real Estate Commission exam through an approved testing vendor.
4. Apply for licensure: Submit your application to DBPR with exam passage proof and required fees.
5. Broker requirement: Sales associates must work under a licensed broker. Brokers may practice independently once licensed.
For detailed procedures and current fees, contact the DBPR Division of Real Estate directly.
Local Requirements
Bascom town is located in Jackson County, Florida. Check the Bascom Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional requirements specific to real estate business operations within town limits, such as local office registration, zoning restrictions for broker offices, or local license display requirements.
Contact the Bascom town Building Department or town administrative office to confirm whether any local permitting or registration is required before operating a real estate business in Bascom.
Exemptions
Fla. Stat. § 489.105 exempts certain activities from licensing requirements, including:
- Owners selling their own property (in limited circumstances)
- Attorneys licensed in Florida acting within their professional capacity
- Employees of property management companies performing ministerial duties only (not negotiation or solicitation)
Review the statute carefully to confirm your specific situation qualifies for an exemption.
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)