Real Estate Licensing in Greenville town, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a "real estate broker" is defined as any person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or who collects rent from real property or improvements on it, or negotiates the sale, exchange, or purchase of real property or a business opportunity. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105(1)(a)]

A "real estate salesman" is any person who, for compensation, performs the same acts but only on behalf of a broker. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105(1)(b)]

If you engage in these activities in Greenville, Madison County, you must hold the appropriate state license. Work limited to your own property or personal affairs does not require licensing.

How to Get Licensed

Florida's Division of Regulation (under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation) administers real estate licensing. You must:

  1. Meet eligibility requirements — be 18+ years old, a Florida resident or have a registered Florida office, and pass a background check
  2. Enroll in a pre-licensing course — approved 63-hour course for brokers or 12-hour course for salespersons
  3. Pass the state exam — administered by Pearson Vue
  4. Apply to DBPR — submit your application, exam results, and fees

Salespersons must sponsor with a broker before receiving a license. Complete details are in Fla. Stat. § 489.105, which governs definitions and licensing procedures.

Local Requirements

Real estate transactions and any associated property transfers in Greenville fall under Madison County jurisdiction. Consult the Greenville Municipal Code for local ordinances affecting property sales, disclosures, or conduct within town limits. Contact the Greenville Building Department for information on any local amendments to state licensing requirements or local property transfer rules.

Exemptions

The following do not require a real estate license:
- A person dealing solely with their own property [Fla. Stat. § 489.105]
- In-house legal counsel for a corporation handling the corporation's own real property
- Property managers performing duties under the direct supervision of a broker (though the broker remains responsible)

Always verify current exemptions under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, as exemptions are narrow and fact-specific.

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)