Real Estate Licensing in Tamiami CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate license is required for any person who, for compensation or the promise of compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or offers or attempts to do so on behalf of another.[^1] This includes residential and commercial transactions.

A broker license is required for individuals or entities that employ sales associates, manage trust accounts, or operate a real estate business. A sales associate license is required for individuals representing buyers or sellers under a broker's supervision.[^1]

How to Get Licensed

State Licensing Process:

  1. Complete Pre-License Education: Take an approved 63-hour real estate sales associate course from a Florida-licensed school.

  2. Exam Application: Register with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and pay the exam fee.

  3. Pass the State Exam: Score at least 75% on the state licensing exam administered by a testing vendor.

  4. Broker Sponsorship: Affiliate with a licensed Florida broker before receiving your license.

  5. License Issuance: DBPR issues your license upon meeting all requirements.

For broker licenses, additional requirements include 24 months of active experience as a sales associate within the preceding 5 years and completion of a broker management course.[^1]

Local Requirements

Tamiami CDP is located in Miami-Dade County. Real estate licensing is regulated at the state level by the Florida DBPR, not by local municipal ordinance.

However, any real estate office or brokerage operating in Tamiami CDP must comply with local zoning and occupancy regulations under the Tamiami Municipal Code. Brokers opening an office should verify compliance with local land use and building code requirements through the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources before establishing a physical location.

Consult the Tamiami Municipal Code for any local amendments affecting business operations in the municipality.

Exemptions

Persons employed by a licensed broker to perform ministerial acts (such as clerical or administrative work) are exempt from licensing requirements.[^1] Additionally, attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida are exempt from real estate licensing when performing services related to their legal practice.[^1]

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

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