Real Estate Licensing in Day CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or sales associate must hold an active license to engage in real estate transactions. Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines a "broker" as any person who, for another and for a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or offers to perform these acts. A "sales associate" is a licensed natural person employed by a broker to perform these functions under the broker's supervision.

Any person acting as a broker or sales associate in Day CDP without a valid license commits a violation of state law.

How to Get Licensed

  1. Obtain a broker's license or sales associate license through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which administers real estate licensing statewide.

  2. Complete pre-licensing education: Complete the required hours of approved real estate courses before taking the licensing exam.

  3. Pass the Florida real estate licensing exam administered by the state.

  4. Apply to DBPR with proof of education, exam passage, and other required documentation per Fla. Stat. § 489.105.

  5. Sales associates must apply under an employing broker's license; brokers apply independently.

Detailed procedures and requirements are found in Fla. Stat. § 489.105.

Local Requirements

Day CDP is located in Lafayette County, Florida. Review the Day Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional requirements beyond state licensing.

Contact the Day CDP Building Department or Lafayette County Building Department to determine:
- Whether a real estate office operating in Day CDP requires a local occupancy or business license
- Any local zoning or operational restrictions on real estate offices

Local code may impose requirements separate from state licensure.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.105 provides limited exemptions from licensure. Common exemptions include:
- Owners selling or leasing their own property
- Attorneys in the course of their practice
- Persons acting pursuant to court order or power of attorney

Exemptions are narrowly construed. Verify your specific situation against the statute before assuming an exemption applies.

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)