Real Estate Licensing in Homestead Base CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensing for individuals who, for compensation, sell, purchase, exchange, rent, or lease real property on behalf of others, or who advertise such services. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] defines a "real estate broker" as a person who acts as an intermediary in real estate transactions and a "sales associate" as a person employed by a broker to perform licensed activities under the broker's supervision.

If you engage in these activities—whether as an independent agent or employed by a firm—you must hold an active Florida real estate license. Unlicensed practice is prohibited and subject to civil and criminal penalties.

How to Get Licensed

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

Steps to licensure:

1. Education: Complete a pre-licensing course from an DBPR-approved provider. Brokers require 72 classroom hours; sales associates require 63 hours.

2. Exam: Pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) licensing exam administered by DBPR's testing vendor.

3. Application: Submit your application to DBPR with proof of education completion, exam passage, and a $175 application fee (as of last statutory update).

4. Fingerprinting: Complete a background check via Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

5. Sponsorship: Sales associates must be sponsored by an active Florida broker before licensure is issued.

Refer directly to [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] and DBPR's official website for current fees, exam schedules, and approved course providers.

Local Requirements

Homestead Base CDP is located in Miami-Dade County. Real estate licensing is exclusively regulated by Florida state law; local municipal licensing for real estate brokerage activities is not required.

However, if your business operates from a physical office in Homestead Base CDP, you must comply with local zoning and building code requirements. Consult the Homestead Base Municipal Code for any local occupancy or business operation requirements specific to your location.

Contact the Homestead Base Building Department or Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources to confirm zoning compliance for your real estate office location.

Exemptions

[Fla. Stat. § 489.105] exempts certain parties from licensing requirements, including:

• Property owners acting on their own behalf
• Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida (when performing services incidental to their legal practice)
• Employees of financial institutions or employers managing corporate real property
• Persons renting single dwelling units they own (subject to statutory conditions)

If you fall into one of these categories, verify your specific exemption with DBPR before conducting any real estate activities.

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
• Homestead Base Municipal Code

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