Real Estate Licensing in Medley, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or sales associate must be licensed to sell, buy, exchange, rent, or negotiate the sale, purchase, exchange, or rental of any real property or business opportunity on behalf of others for compensation. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

The statute defines a "broker" as a person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property or a business opportunity, or offers to do so. A "sales associate" is a person employed by a broker to perform substantially the same activities on the broker's behalf. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

If you are performing these activities in Medley—whether representing buyers, sellers, landlords, or tenants—you must hold the appropriate license.

How to Get Licensed

Real estate licensing in Florida is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate—not by municipal or county authorities.

Steps:

1. Complete pre-licensing education: Take a DBPR-approved real estate pre-licensing course (for sales associates or brokers).
2. Apply to DBPR: Submit your application through the DBPR's online licensing system.
3. Pass the state exam: Register for and pass the Florida real estate sales associate or broker examination.
4. Sponsorship (sales associates only): Sales associates must be employed by and sponsored by a licensed broker.
5. Receive your license: Once approved, DBPR issues your license.

For specific application procedures, exam schedules, and course providers, contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation directly—this is a state function, not a local one.

Local Requirements

Medley is located in Miami-Dade County and operates under the Medley Municipal Code. [Medley Municipal Code]

Once you obtain your state real estate license, any local requirements—such as local business tax registrations or town-specific disclosures—fall under Medley town and county regulations. Contact the Medley Building Department to determine whether additional local permits or registrations are required to conduct real estate business within town limits.

Review the Medley Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional requirements that may apply to real estate operations in the town.

Exemptions

Exemptions to Florida real estate licensing requirements include:

• Property owners selling or leasing their own property
• Persons employed solely to perform clerical or administrative tasks
• Attorneys licensed in Florida acting in a legal capacity
• Other specific exemptions defined in [Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

Consult the statute for a complete list.

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
• Medley Municipal Code

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