Real Estate Licensing in Holden Heights CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires a license for individuals who, for compensation, sell, buy, exchange, lease, or rent real property, or offer or attempt to do so on behalf of others. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] defines a "broker" as a person engaged in the business of selling, buying, exchanging, leasing, or renting real property. A "sales associate" is a person employed by or associated with a broker to perform these activities.

If you represent clients in real estate transactions in Holden Heights CDP, you must hold a current Florida real estate license issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate.

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Meet eligibility requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a resident of Florida or have a principal place of business in Florida

Step 2: Complete pre-licensing education
- Take a DBPR-approved real estate sales associate pre-licensing course (120 hours)
- Or, if applying as a broker, complete a broker pre-licensing course

Step 3: Pass the state exam
- Register with the DBPR Division of Real Estate
- Pass the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Exam (or Broker Exam, depending on license type)
- Exam is administered by a third-party testing vendor

Step 4: Apply for license
- Submit application to the DBPR Division of Real Estate
- Include proof of education completion and exam passage
- Pay applicable fees

Step 5: Maintain sponsorship
- Sales associates must be sponsored by a licensed broker
- Brokers must comply with continuing education requirements

For current fees, exam schedules, and application procedures, contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate.

Local Requirements

Holden Heights CDP is located in Orange County, Florida. Check the Holden Heights Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional requirements beyond state licensing.

Contact the Holden Heights Building Department or Orange County Building Department to determine whether local permits or registrations are required for real estate brokerage operations in the town.

Exemptions

[Fla. Stat. § 489.105] exempts:
- Property owners selling or leasing their own property
- Attorneys licensed in Florida, when performing services in their professional capacity
- Employees of property owners managing the property
- Persons acting under court order or public authority

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)