Real Estate Licensing in Jensen Beach CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate license is required for any person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or offers or attempts to do so.[^1] This includes brokers, sales associates, and rental agents. The license requirement applies regardless of whether the transaction involves residential, commercial, or vacant land.

How to Get Licensed

Real estate licensing in Florida is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate.

Steps to obtain a license:

1. Complete pre-licensing education. You must complete a 63-hour real estate sales associate course from an approved provider before applying.

2. Pass the state exam. After completing education, pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) sales associate examination.

3. Affiliate with a broker. You cannot hold a license independently; you must affiliate with an active Florida real estate broker.

4. Submit your application to DBPR with proof of education, exam passage, and broker affiliation.

5. Pay applicable fees as set by DBPR.

For broker licenses, additional education, experience, and examination requirements apply beyond sales associate prerequisites.

Reference: Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions

Local Requirements

Jensen Beach CDP is located in Martin County, Florida.

Real estate licensing is regulated entirely at the state level by DBPR. However, local transactions in Jensen Beach may be subject to Martin County and Jensen Beach CDP land use, zoning, and property disclosure requirements.

Check the Jensen Beach Municipal Code for any local amendments regarding property transactions, disclosure requirements, or restrictions on real estate activity within the CDP. Additionally, verify Martin County requirements for deed recording and title transfer procedures.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from real estate licensing requirements:

• Persons acting as principals in their own real estate transactions
• Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida, when performing real estate services as part of their legal practice
• Property owners managing their own property
• Persons acting under a court order or as administrators/executors of estates
• Certain other limited categories specified in state statute

[^1]: Fla. Stat. § 489.105

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

• Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
• Jensen Beach Municipal Code

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