Real Estate Licensing in Campbellton town, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or salesperson must be licensed to engage in the business of selling, buying, exchanging, leasing, or offering to sell, buy, exchange, or lease real property for another person in exchange for compensation.[Fla. Stat. § 489.105] This includes residential, commercial, and vacant land transactions.

A "real estate broker" is defined as a person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or offers to sell, exchange, purchase, or rent real property, or who leases or offers to lease real property, or who negotiates or offers to negotiate the sale, exchange, purchase, rental, or lease of real property.[Fla. Stat. § 489.105] A "real estate salesperson" is a person employed by a broker to perform substantially the same activities, but only on behalf of the broker.[Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

How to Get Licensed

Real estate licensing in Florida is governed by state law. You must apply through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). The steps are:

1. For a Broker License: Complete the required hours of pre-licensing education (Florida real estate broker course), pass the state licensing examination, and submit your application to DBPR with proof of education and examination passage.[Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

2. For a Salesperson License: Complete pre-licensing education (Florida real estate salesperson course), pass the state licensing examination, and submit your application to DBPR. You must also work under a licensed broker.[Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

3. Renewal: Licenses require continuing education every two years to remain active.

Contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for current exam schedules, approved education providers, and application procedures.

Local Requirements

Campbellton town operates under Jackson County jurisdiction. While real estate transactions are primarily regulated at the state level, local requirements may apply to property transfers and deed recording. Consult the Campbellton Municipal Code for any local ordinances affecting real estate transactions, liens, or property transfers within town limits. Contact the Campbellton Town Clerk or Building Department for guidance on local filing requirements.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from licensure:[Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

• Owners of real property who personally manage or sell their own property
• Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida, when acting in their professional capacity
• Employees of property management companies handling routine management duties (not sales)
• Individuals conducting transactions as fiduciaries (executors, administrators, trustees)

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
• Campbellton Municipal Code

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