Real Estate Licensing in Gladeview CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate license is required for any person who, for compensation or the promise of compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or offers or attempts to do so on behalf of another. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

This includes:
- Real estate sales associates
- Real estate brokers
- Property managers (in many contexts)

The definition is broad and covers anyone engaging in these activities as a business or profession, whether full-time or part-time.

How to Get Licensed

Florida real estate licensing is issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), not by Gladeview or Miami-Dade County.

Steps:

  1. Meet prerequisites: Complete a 63-hour pre-licensing course from a DBPR-approved provider.
  2. Apply with DBPR: Submit your application directly to the state (not to the town).
  3. Pass the state exam: Take the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) exam covering state law and rules.
  4. Join a brokerage: Associate yourself with an active Florida broker before you can legally practice.
  5. Obtain your license: DBPR issues the license once all requirements are met.

Brokers have additional requirements, including higher education, experience, and bonding. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

Local Requirements

Gladeview CDP is located in Miami-Dade County. There is no separate Gladeview municipal licensing for real estate—the town operates under county governance.

Consult the Gladeview Municipal Code for any local property regulations, zoning, or transactional requirements that may affect your practice, though real estate licensure itself is a state function.

For property management or brokerage operations conducted within Gladeview, verify compliance with Miami-Dade County regulations and any local ordinances affecting business operations in the CDP.

Exemptions

Per Florida law, exemptions include: [Fla. Stat. § 489.105]
- Owners selling or leasing their own property
- Attorneys licensed in Florida (when performing services within the scope of law practice)
- Property owners' employees managing property solely for that owner
- Certain employees of financial institutions and government agencies

These exemptions are narrow and fact-specific. When in doubt, seek clarification from DBPR.

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)