Real Estate Licensing in Westview CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or real estate sales associate must hold a valid license to engage in real estate transactions. Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines a broker as any person who, for compensation, sells, buys, exchanges, leases, or rents real property, or offers or attempts to do so on behalf of others. A sales associate performs these activities under a broker's supervision.

Any individual representing clients in property sales, purchases, leases, or exchanges in Westview CDP must be licensed unless they qualify for an exemption.

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 a local municipal board.

For a Sales Associate License:
1. Complete a 63-hour prelicense course approved by DBPR
2. Pass the Florida Sales Associate license exam
3. Apply to DBPR with proof of completion and exam passage
4. Designate a sponsoring broker before activation
5. Pay applicable state fees

For a Broker License:
1. Hold an active Florida sales associate license for at least 24 months in the 5 years preceding application, or equivalent experience
2. Complete a 72-hour broker prelicense course
3. Pass the Florida broker license exam
4. Apply to DBPR and pay broker fees

Applications are submitted to DBPR, not to Westview CDP or Miami-Dade County. Consult Fla. Stat. § 489.105 and DBPR's Division of Real Estate for current exam schedules and fee structures.

Local Requirements

Westview CDP, located in Miami-Dade County, operates under the Westview Municipal Code. Licensed real estate professionals operating in Westview should consult this code for any local business licensing or local operating requirements that may apply beyond state licensure.

Real estate transactions and offices within Westview may be subject to Miami-Dade County zoning and local business regulations. Check with the Westview Building Department or Miami-Dade County for local amendments, office location restrictions, or additional local permits required to operate a real estate business within the town limits.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.105 exempts certain activities from licensing requirements, including:
- Property owners selling their own property
- Attorneys licensed in Florida performing real estate services incidental to their legal practice
- Employees of property management companies managing properties solely owned by their employer

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
• Westview Municipal Code

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