Real Estate Licensing in Kendall West CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate license is required for any person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property on behalf of another, or who advertises or offers to engage in these activities. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] This includes brokers, sales associates, and any individual representing clients in real estate transactions within Kendall West CDP.

Activities performed by licensed professionals—such as listing property, showing homes, negotiating contracts, or managing rental properties for others—are regulated. Acting as a real estate professional without a license is a violation of state law.

How to Get Licensed

1. Meet eligibility requirements:
2. Be at least 18 years old
3. Be a resident of Florida (or a nonresident meeting specific conditions)

4. Comply with background check requirements

5. Complete prelicensing education:

6. Enroll in and complete a Florida-approved real estate prelicensing course through an accredited provider

7. Pass the state exam:

8. Register with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)

9. Take and pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) licensing exam

10. Apply for your license:

11. Submit your application to DBPR
12. Pay applicable licensing fees
13. Work under a broker (sales associates must affiliate with a licensed broker; brokers may operate independently)

The Florida Real Estate Commission, under DBPR, issues all real estate licenses in the state. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

Local Requirements

Kendall West CDP is located in Miami-Dade County. While real estate licensing is primarily a state-level function, local municipal codes may contain additional regulations for real estate operations within the town.

Consult the Kendall West Municipal Code for any local ordinances governing real estate offices, signs, advertising, or property management activities specific to Kendall West CDP. Additionally, contact the Miami-Dade County Building Department for any county-level requirements affecting real estate professionals.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from Florida real estate licensing requirements:

• Owners selling, leasing, or exchanging their own real property (not acting as agents for others)
• Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida, when performing real estate services as part of legal representation
• Persons acting under a power of attorney for property owners
• Employees of property management companies performing clerical or administrative functions (not negotiating or transacting)

[Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

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
• Kendall West Municipal Code, https://library.municode.com/fl/kendall-west-cdp-florida

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