Real Estate Licensing in The Hammocks CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or salesperson must hold a valid license to engage in real estate activities on behalf of another person for compensation. Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines a "real estate broker" as any person who, for compensation or the promise of 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 "real estate salesperson" performs similar functions but under the supervision of a broker.

If you are transacting real property in The Hammocks CDP, Florida or representing clients in real estate transactions, you must hold the appropriate license.

How to Get Licensed

Real estate licensing in Florida is governed by state law. To become licensed:

  1. Meet educational requirements — Complete a Commission-approved real estate pre-licensing course.
  2. Pass the state exam — Register with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and pass the Florida Real Estate Commission exam.
  3. Apply for licensure — Submit your application and exam results to the DBPR. As a salesperson, you must be sponsored by a broker; as a broker, you must meet additional experience requirements.
  4. Pay fees — Submit the required licensing and application fees to the state.

The DBPR is the state agency responsible for issuing all real estate licenses in Florida. Refer to Fla. Stat. § 489.105 for detailed statutory requirements and the DBPR website for current application procedures and exam schedules.

Local Requirements

The Hammocks CDP is located in Miami-Dade County. Local real estate activity is governed by state law and The Hammocks Municipal Code. Contractors and agents should consult the municipal code for any local amendments or additional requirements that may apply within the CDP's jurisdiction.

Contact the Hammocks Building Department or Miami-Dade County Building Department for guidance on local permitting or regulatory questions related to real estate transactions within the CDP.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, certain persons are exempt from licensure, including owners selling or leasing their own property, attorneys licensed in Florida, and persons acting as salaried employees of property owners managing their employer's property. Consult the statute for a complete list of exemptions.

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)