Real Estate Licensing in The Crossings CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

A real estate license is required for any person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or who negotiates, attempts to negotiate, or offers to negotiate such transactions on behalf of others.[^1] This includes agents working for brokers and includes residential property transactions in The Crossings CDP.

How to Get Licensed

1. Meet Eligibility Requirements
   You must be a resident of Florida or have a registered office in the state. You need a high school diploma or equivalent.[^1]

2. Complete Pre-Licensing Education
   Enroll in and pass a Florida-approved real estate pre-licensing course. Providers are registered with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

3. Pass the State Exam
   Take and pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) licensing exam administered by an approved testing vendor.

4. Apply Through DBPR
   Submit your application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. You must designate a sponsoring broker before licensure takes effect.[^1]

5. Register with Your Broker
   Once licensed, you must associate with a Florida-licensed real estate broker to conduct business legally.

The specific exam content, testing procedures, and application fees are set by state law and DBPR rules, not by The Crossings CDP.

Local Requirements

The Crossings CDP is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Review The Crossings Municipal Code for any local amendments to state real estate requirements, zoning restrictions affecting property transactions, or disclosure requirements specific to the CDP.

For permits related to property development or improvement associated with real estate transactions, contact the Miami-Dade County Building and Zoning Department or your local building official, as The Crossings is an unincorporated CDP within Miami-Dade County.

Exemptions

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

• Persons acting as principals or owners in their own real estate transactions
• Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida who perform real estate services incidental to their legal practice
• Employees of property owners who rent or lease property solely on behalf of their employer
• Persons employed to manage property for an owner

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

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