Real Estate Licensing in Eatonville, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate license is required to engage in real estate brokerage or sales activities. Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines a "real estate broker" as any person who, for compensation or promise of compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or who collects rent for the use of real property, or who negotiates or offers to negotiate the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property.

A "real estate salesperson" is defined as any natural person who, for compensation or promise of compensation, is employed by a licensed real estate broker to perform any of these activities.

If you engage in any of these activities for compensation in Eatonville, you must hold a current, active Florida real estate license.

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.

Steps to licensure:

1. Meet eligibility requirements: You must be at least 18 years old, a Florida resident or have registered an agent for service of process, and have no disqualifying felony convictions.

2. Complete pre-licensing education: Complete a DBPR-approved 63-hour real estate sales associate course (or 72 hours for broker candidates).

3. Pass the state exam: Schedule and pass the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Exam administered by PSI or Pearson Vue.

4. Apply for your license: Submit your application to DBPR with exam results and required fees.

5. Obtain sponsorship: Before your license is activated, you must be sponsored by a licensed Florida real estate broker.

Applications are filed directly with DBPR, not through the town of Eatonville.

Local Requirements

Eatonville is located in Orange County, Florida. Real estate brokers and sales associates operating in Eatonville must comply with Eatonville Municipal Code.

Consult the Eatonville Municipal Code for any local business licensing requirements, local office registration requirements, or other municipal regulations that may apply to real estate practitioners operating within town limits. Contact the Eatonville Building Department or Town Clerk to determine whether any additional local business licenses or permits are required to operate a real estate office or conduct business in the town.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, certain activities and persons are exempt from licensing requirements, including:

• Owners selling their own property without compensation
• Attorneys at law performing services in connection with their profession
• Property managers handling property exclusively for their employer
• Persons acting under power of attorney for the property 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

• Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
• Eatonville Municipal Code

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