Real Estate Licensing in Sorrento CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, a real estate license is required for any person who acts as a broker, sales associate, or team leader in the sale, purchase, exchange, lease, or rental of real property.[^1]

Under Florida Statute § 489.105, a "broker" is defined as a person who, for compensation or valuable consideration, sells, purchases, exchanges, leases, or rents, or offers to sell, purchase, exchange, lease, or rent real property, or who collects or offers to collect rent for the use of real property, or who assists or offers to assist in negotiating any of these transactions.[^1]

A "sales associate" is defined as a licensed individual who works under the supervision of a broker and engages in real estate transactions on behalf of that broker.[^1]

Unlicensed activity in real estate transactions is prohibited and enforceable under state law.

How to Get Licensed

1. Meet prerequisite requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and establish a fingerprinting record with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

2. Complete prelicensing education: Take an approved real estate prelicensing course from an approved educational provider.

3. Pass the state exam: Apply to and pass the Florida real estate exam administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

4. Affiliate with a broker: Sales associates must associate with a licensed broker in Florida before being issued a license.

5. Apply to DBPR: Submit your application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation with proof of education completion, exam passage, and broker sponsorship (for sales associates).

Detailed exam and application procedures are governed by Florida Statute § 489.105 and DBPR administrative rules.[^1]

Local Requirements

Sorrento CDP is located in Lake County, Florida. Real estate brokerage operations in Sorrento must comply with the Sorrento Municipal Code.

Permit and Office Requirements: Contact the Sorrento Building Department or Lake County for local office registration and any land-use permits required for a broker's office location within the CDP.

Check the Sorrento Municipal Code for any local amendments, zoning restrictions on real estate office locations, or additional registration requirements specific to the town.

Exemptions

Under Florida Statute § 489.105, the following are exempt from licensing:

• Owners of real property who sell, lease, or rent their own property without employing a broker
• Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida, acting as such
• Employees of real property owners managing their employer's property
• Persons acting under court order or as trustees, executors, or administrators

Exemptions do not apply if the person is customarily engaged in the real estate business or receives a commission beyond their regular salary.

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. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/
- Sorrento Municipal Code. https://library.municode.com/fl/sorrento-cdp-florida

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