Real Estate Licensing in Indian Creek village, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or salesperson must be licensed to sell, buy, exchange, rent, or lease real property on behalf of another person in exchange for compensation.[^1] This includes residential and commercial real estate transactions.

A real estate broker is defined as any person who, for compensation or promise of compensation, sells, buys, exchanges, rents, or leases real property or a business opportunity, or who offers, attempts, or agrees to perform any of these acts.[^1]

A real estate salesperson is defined as any natural person associated with a broker who performs any licensed activity under the broker's name.[^1]

If you perform these activities as an independent operator (rather than as an employee of a licensed broker), you must hold an active broker's license.

How to Get Licensed

Real estate licensing in Florida is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

Steps to obtain a license:

1. Broker License: Pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) broker exam. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of required pre-license education hours. Experience requirements vary based on your role.[^1]

2. Salesperson License: Complete pre-license education approved by FREC, then pass the salesperson exam. You must work under an active broker.[^1]

3. Apply through DBPR at www.myfloridalicense.com or contact DBPR's Division of Real Estate.

4. Pay applicable fees and submit fingerprints for a background check.

The specific exam content, education requirements, and experience prerequisites are established under Florida Statute § 489.105 and related real estate licensing statutes.[^1]

Local Requirements

Indian Creek village is located in Miami-Dade County. Consult the Indian Creek Municipal Code for any local ordinances governing real estate activities within the municipality.

For permit requirements related to real estate transactions (such as property transfers or development), contact the Indian Creek village Building Department. Additional requirements may apply at the county level through Miami-Dade County.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from Florida real estate licensing requirements:[^1]

• Owners selling their own property (not acting as a broker for others)
• Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida when performing real estate services as part of legal practice
• Officers or employees of financial institutions, when acting in their official capacity
• Persons dealing exclusively in business opportunities (not real property)

Activities must fall squarely within an exemption category. 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

[^1]: Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)