Real Estate Licensing in Country Walk CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or sales associate must hold a license to engage in the business of selling, buying, exchanging, leasing, or renting real property on behalf of others for compensation. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines a "broker" as a person who, for compensation or the promise of compensation, sells or offers to sell, buys or offers to buy, exchanges, leases, or rents real property or a business opportunity.] An individual acting as a sales associate must work under a broker and cannot operate independently.

Any person conducting these activities in Country Walk CDP without a license is in violation of state law.

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Meet Prerequisites
Complete a state-approved 63-hour real estate pre-licensing course from an authorized provider. This course covers Florida real estate law, rules, and practices.

Step 2: Pass the Exam
Take the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) licensing exam administered through Pearson VUE. You must score at least 75% to pass.

Step 3: Apply for Your License
Submit your application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate. Include proof of course completion, exam passage, and any required fees.

Step 4: Sponsorship (for Sales Associates)
If applying as a sales associate, you must have a broker sponsor before your license is issued. Independent brokers do not require sponsorship but must meet additional education and financial requirements under [Fla. Stat. § 489.105].

The DBPR Division of Real Estate issues and renews all real estate licenses in Florida. Licenses must be renewed every two years.

Local Requirements

Country Walk CDP is located in Miami-Dade County. Real estate activities are regulated at the state level; however, local municipal codes may contain additional requirements for property transfers, disclosures, or local transactions.

Consult the Country Walk Municipal Code for any local amendments or supplemental regulations. Contact the Country Walk Building Department or Miami-Dade County Building and Zoning Department for any local permit or record-filing requirements related to property transactions.

Exemptions

Exemptions to Florida real estate licensing requirements include:

• Owners selling or leasing their own property
• Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida, when performing services within their professional capacity
• Property managers acting solely on behalf of property owners (with specific limitations)
• Employees of a licensed broker performing only administrative or clerical duties

[Fla. Stat. § 489.105 provides the complete list of 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

• Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
• Country Walk Municipal Code

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