Real Estate Licensing in Pine Manor CDP, 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 renting real property, or offering to perform these services for compensation. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines a "real estate broker" as any person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or who offers or attempts to offer any of these services.] Anyone representing another person in a real estate transaction for a fee or commission must hold an active license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Pre-License Education
Complete a 63-hour pre-license course from a DBPR-approved provider. Courses cover Florida real estate law, contracts, and practices.

Step 2: Pass the State Exam
After completing pre-license education, pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) exam administered by Pearson VUE. The exam tests knowledge of state statutes and regulations.

Step 3: Apply to DBPR
Submit your application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. You must work under a licensed broker—individual licenses cannot exist independently.

Step 4: Sponsorship
Before licensure, secure sponsorship from a licensed Florida real estate broker who will employ you. Submit proof of sponsorship with your DBPR application.

The DBPR issues the license upon meeting all requirements. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105 establishes these definitions and requirements.]

Local Requirements

Pine Manor CDP is located in Lee County, Florida. The Pine Manor Municipal Code governs local land use and development. Before conducting real estate transactions involving property in Pine Manor, review the municipal code for local zoning, land use restrictions, and property regulations that may affect sales or leases.

Any transaction involving property transfers or leases in Pine Manor must comply with both state licensing requirements and local municipal ordinances. Contact the Pine Manor Building Department to verify local amendments or additional requirements before closing transactions.

Exemptions

Florida law exempts certain parties from licensure:
- Property owners selling or leasing their own property (without representing others for compensation)
- Attorneys licensed in Florida when performing real estate services as part of legal representation
- Receivers, trustees, and court-appointed fiduciaries acting under court order

[Fla. Stat. § 489.105 specifies these exemptions.]

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)