Real Estate Licensing in Reddick town, Florida
Who Needs a License
Under Florida law, a license is required to act as a real estate broker, sales associate, or property manager in connection with the sale, purchase, exchange, lease, or rental of real property. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines a "broker" as any person who, for compensation, sells, purchases, exchanges, leases, or rents, or offers to sell, purchase, exchange, lease, or rent real property, or who negotiates, offers, attempts, or agrees to negotiate the purchase, sale, exchange, lease, or rental of real property or a business opportunity.
Any individual or entity engaged in real estate activities in Reddick must comply with Florida's licensing requirements. This applies regardless of town population or local practices.
How to Get Licensed
Real estate licensing in Florida is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
Steps:
1. Complete a pre-licensing education course approved by DBPR (typically 63 hours for sales associates; 72 hours for brokers)
2. Pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) examination
3. Submit your application to DBPR with proof of course completion and exam passage
4. Pay applicable fees
5. Designate a broker (sales associates) or establish a brokerage (brokers)
Reference [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] for the statutory definition and licensing framework. Contact DBPR directly for current exam schedules, approved course providers, and application procedures—these details fall outside municipal governance.
Local Requirements
Reddick town is located in Marion County, Florida. Real estate professionals operating in Reddick must comply with the Reddick Municipal Code.
Check the municipal code for any local ordinances governing real estate transactions, advertising standards, or office location requirements specific to Reddick. Property transactions may also require local permits or compliance with town zoning and land use regulations through the Reddick Building Department.
Contact the Reddick Building Department to confirm whether your specific real estate activity triggers local permitting or approval requirements.
Exemptions
[Fla. Stat. § 489.105] provides exemptions from licensing for:
- Owners selling or leasing their own property
- Salaried employees of property owners managing only that owner's property
- Attorneys licensed in Florida when acting in their professional capacity
- Persons acting under court order or as receivers/trustees
These exemptions are narrow. Consult the statute or Florida DBPR if your activity may qualify.
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)