Real Estate Licensing in Biscayne Park village, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate license is required to act as a broker, sales associate, or branch manager in any real estate transaction involving the sale, purchase, lease, or exchange of real property. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines a "broker" as any person who sells, buys, exchanges, or rents real property or a business opportunity on behalf of others and receives compensation.] Any individual or entity engaging in these activities within Biscayne Park must hold the appropriate state license.

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Meet Eligibility Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old and a Florida resident or maintain a place of business in Florida. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105 establishes these baseline requirements.]

Step 2: Complete Pre-Licensing Education
Complete a state-approved real estate pre-licensing course. The number of hours required depends on whether you're pursuing broker or sales associate status.

Step 3: Pass the State Examination
Register with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and pass the state real estate exam administered by an approved testing vendor.

Step 4: Apply for Your License
Submit your application directly to the Florida DBPR. Include proof of exam passage, completion of education requirements, and any required fees.

Step 5: Establish a Principal Place of Business
If applying as a broker, designate a physical office location in Florida where business records will be maintained.

The Florida DBPR Division of Real Estate handles all licensing. Contact them directly for current exam schedules, application fees, and detailed education requirements.

Local Requirements

Biscayne Park village falls under Miami-Dade County jurisdiction for real property regulation. While real estate licensing is governed exclusively by state law, local zoning and property regulations apply to transactions involving property within village limits.

Review the Biscayne Park Municipal Code for local land use, zoning, and property development rules that may affect transactions. Contact the Biscayne Park Building Department for information on local permit requirements and property restrictions that licensees should communicate to clients.

Exemptions

[Fla. Stat. § 489.105 exempts certain parties from licensing requirements, including property owners who rent or sell their own property without employing a broker, and individuals handling real estate transactions as part of other licensed professions] (such as attorneys conducting closings).

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)