Real Estate Licensing in Kendale Lakes CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, a real estate license is required to engage in real estate brokerage or sales activities. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, the statute defines a "broker" as a person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or who negotiates or offers to negotiate the sale, exchange, purchase, rental, or lease of real property. A "sales associate" is a person employed by or associated with a broker to perform similar services on behalf of the broker.

If you are buying, selling, or leasing residential or commercial property on behalf of others in exchange for compensation, you must hold an active real estate license issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

How to Get Licensed

  1. Meet Prerequisites: You must be at least 18 years old, a resident of Florida or the United States, and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

  2. Complete Education: Enroll in and complete a pre-licensing course approved by DBPR. Courses cover Florida real estate law, ethics, and practice standards.

  3. Pass the Licensing Exam: Schedule and pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) exam, administered by a testing vendor approved by DBPR.

  4. Apply with DBPR: Submit your application for licensure to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Sales associates must designate a sponsoring broker.

  5. Obtain Active Status: Your license becomes active once DBPR approves your application and issues your license certificate.

Detailed procedures and current exam schedules are available through the DBPR Division of Real Estate.

Local Requirements

Kendale Lakes CDP is located in Miami-Dade County. Real estate licensing is regulated exclusively by the State of Florida; there is no separate municipal licensing requirement for real estate agents or brokers within Kendale Lakes.

For property-related transactions in Kendale Lakes, review the Kendale Lakes Municipal Code to ensure compliance with any local zoning, property transfer, or disclosure requirements that may affect your transactions.

Contact the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser's Office or the Kendale Lakes Building Department for information on local property records and transaction requirements.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, exemptions include:
- Owners selling, exchanging, or leasing their own property without compensation
- Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida, when acting in their professional capacity
- Employees of financial institutions or government agencies performing limited real estate functions

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)