Real Estate Licensing in University CDP (Orange County), Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or sales associate must hold a license to engage in the business of selling, buying, exchanging, leasing, or renting real property, or offering to perform these services for compensation.[^1]

Florida Statute § 489.105 defines a "broker" as any natural person, partnership, or corporation that sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property or a business opportunity, or offers to perform these services for another person in exchange for a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration.[^1]

A "sales associate" is any natural person who works for a broker and is authorized to represent the broker in real estate transactions.[^1]

If you are performing these activities in University CDP (Orange County), you must be licensed by the State of Florida.

How to Get Licensed

1. Apply to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) — the state agency that licenses real estate professionals.
2. Pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) exam — you must pass the appropriate licensing examination (broker or sales associate level).
3. Meet experience requirements — sales associates must have no prior experience requirement; brokers typically must have been actively engaged as a sales associate for at least 24 months during the 5-year period preceding application.[^1]
4. Submit your application and fees to DBPR. The specific application process, exam details, and current fees are available through DBPR's official channels.

Reference Florida Statute § 489.105 for statutory definitions and DBPR's administrative rules for application procedures and examination requirements.

Local Requirements

University CDP is located in Orange County, Florida. Local permitting and business registration requirements may apply.

Check the University CDP (Orange County) Municipal Code for any local business licensing, occupancy permits, or zoning restrictions that may apply to real estate offices or brokerage operations within the CDP boundaries.

Contact the University CDP Building Department or Orange County Building Department to determine whether a local business license or occupancy permit is required in addition to your state real estate license.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from Florida real estate licensing requirements:[^1]

• Owners of real property acting on their own behalf
• Attorneys licensed in Florida who perform real estate services as part of their legal practice
• Persons employed by the owner solely to manage the owner's own property
• Receivers, trustees, administrators, executors, or other fiduciaries acting under court order or deed of trust

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

[^1]: Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions. Florida Legislature Online Statutes.

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