Real Estate Licensing in Lisbon CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate license is required for any person who, for compensation or promise of compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or who negotiates or offers to negotiate the sale, exchange, purchase, rental, or lease of real property.[^1] This applies to brokers, sales associates, and anyone acting as a real estate agent in Lisbon CDP.

How to Get Licensed

Florida real estate licensing is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

Step 1: Meet Basic Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a Florida resident or maintain a place of business in Florida
- Obtain a Florida Seller of Travel registration if applicable

Step 2: Complete Pre-Licensing Education
Pass a DBPR-approved real estate sales associate course (63 hours) or broker course (72 hours for initial broker licensure).

Step 3: Pass the Florida Real Estate Exam
- Sales associate candidates take the state licensing examination
- Broker candidates take a separate broker examination
- Both are administered by testing vendors contracted with DBPR

Step 4: Apply for Your License
Submit an application to DBPR with proof of examination passage, education completion, and any required background materials.

Step 5: Affiliate with a Broker
Sales associates must work under a licensed broker. Brokers must establish their brokerage and maintain compliance with Florida law.

Specific examination schedules, fees, and detailed requirements are available through the DBPR website and Fla. Stat. § 489.105.

Local Requirements

Lisbon CDP is located in Lake County, Florida. Real estate transaction requirements are governed by state law; however, local regulations may apply to property management, rental housing, or building-related disclosures.

Review the Lisbon Municipal Code for any local amendments regarding rental property standards, disclosure requirements, or property transaction procedures specific to the town. Contact the Lisbon Building Department for clarification on local ordinances affecting real estate transactions within the CDP.

Exemptions

Under Florida Statute § 489.105, the following are exempt from licensure:
- Owners selling or leasing their own property
- Employees of property owners managing property owned by their employer
- Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida, when acting within the scope of their practice
- Property managers in certain limited circumstances, if they meet specific statutory criteria

[^1]: Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions

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)