Real Estate Licensing in Marathon city, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, a real estate license is required to act as a broker, sales associate, or team leader in the sale, purchase, exchange, or lease of real property. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "broker" is defined as any person who, for another and for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property or a business opportunity, or who collects rent on behalf of another. A "sales associate" is an individual licensed to represent a broker in these transactions.

If you are representing clients or the public in any real estate transaction in Marathon (Monroe County), you must hold an active Florida real estate license.

How to Get Licensed

1. Initial Education: Complete 63 classroom hours of approved pre-licensing coursework from a Florida-approved real estate school.

2. Examination: Pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) exam administered by the state.

3. Application: Submit your application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate.

4. Sponsorship: You must be sponsored by a Florida-licensed broker before you can be issued a sales associate license.

5. Active Status: Maintain your license through renewal every two years and compliance with continuing education requirements (12 hours per term).

Refer to Fla. Stat. § 489.105 and Florida Administrative Code rules for specific requirements on experience, education, and exam procedures.

Local Requirements

Real estate transactions in Marathon must comply with Monroe County regulations. While real estate licensing is regulated entirely by the state of Florida, local real estate transactions may involve local permit or title requirements through Monroe County.

Consult the Marathon Municipal Code for any local ordinances that may affect real estate transactions, property transfers, or commercial leasing within Marathon city limits. Contact the Marathon Building Department for guidance on local application of state licensing requirements to specific property transactions.

Exemptions

Exemptions from licensing under Fla. Stat. § 489.105 include:

• Owners selling their own property or collecting rent on their own property
• Attorneys licensed in Florida when acting in their professional capacity
• Salaried employees of a licensed broker acting only for that broker
• Property managers performing ministerial acts only (not negotiating sales or leases)

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
• Marathon Municipal Code

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