Real Estate Licensing in Homestead city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who, for compensation, sells, purchases, exchanges, leases, or rents real property on behalf of others must hold a Florida real estate license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "real estate broker" is defined as any person who, for compensation or valuable consideration, sells, purchases, exchanges, leases, or rents, or offers to sell, purchase, exchange, lease, or rent real property of others. A "real estate sales associate" performs these same functions but only on behalf of a licensed broker.

If you represent clients in real estate transactions in Homestead—whether residential, commercial, or industrial property—you need state licensure.

How to Get Licensed

  1. Meet eligibility requirements: You must be at least 18 years old and a Florida resident (or have a business location in Florida for brokers).

  2. Complete pre-licensing education: Take a Florida DBPR-approved pre-licensing course for sales associates or brokers. Course hours differ by license type.

  3. Pass the state exam: The Florida Commission of Real Estate Appraisers and Sales Associates administers the licensing exam through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

  4. Apply with DBPR: Submit your application to the Florida DBPR Division of Regulation. You must apply through the DBPR's licensing system once you pass the exam.

  5. Broker sponsorship: Sales associates must be sponsored by a licensed broker. Brokers must establish a trust account for client funds.

Reference Fla. Stat. § 489.105 for statutory definitions and requirements.

Local Requirements

Real estate transactions in Homestead are governed by both state law and local ordinances. Review the Homestead Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional requirements that may apply to real estate activity within city limits. Contact the Homestead Building Department to confirm whether your specific property transactions trigger local permitting, zoning review, or disclosure requirements.

Miami-Dade County may impose additional regulations on real estate transactions; confirm county requirements with Miami-Dade County Building Department.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.105 exempts certain persons from licensing requirements, including attorneys licensed in Florida when performing services as part of law practice, and property owners selling or leasing their own property without compensation from a broker.

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)