Real Estate Licensing in Kissimmee city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who, for compensation, sells, purchases, exchanges, rents, or leases real property, or who negotiates, offers to negotiate, or attempts to negotiate such transactions on behalf of others must hold a Florida real estate license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "broker" is defined as a person who, for compensation, sells or offers to sell real property or a business opportunity, or who leases or offers to lease real property. A "sales associate" is a person employed by a broker to perform licensed activities on the broker's behalf. These definitions establish the regulated work requiring licensure in Kissimmee.

How to Get Licensed

Florida real estate licensing is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), not by local municipal authorities.

Steps:
1. Enroll in and complete a Florida real estate pre-licensing course approved by DBPR. Courses are offered by private providers statewide.
2. Pass the Florida real estate examination administered by a testing vendor authorized by DBPR.
3. Apply to DBPR with proof of examination passage and any required fingerprinting or background check.
4. Obtain sponsorship by a licensed Florida broker (required for sales associates).
5. Register with DBPR once broker sponsorship is confirmed.

Specific exam content and experience requirements are governed by Fla. Stat. § 489.105 and administrative rules promulgated by DBPR. Applicants should contact DBPR directly for current application procedures, fees, and renewal timelines.

Local Requirements

Kissimmee operates under the Kissimmee Municipal Code (available at https://library.municode.com/fl/kissimmee). Persons licensed by the state may be subject to local business tax registration requirements in Kissimmee and Osceola County. Contact the Kissimmee Building Department to determine whether local permits, business licenses, or zoning compliance is required for operating a real estate business within city limits.

Review the Kissimmee Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional municipal requirements that may apply to real estate professionals conducting business in the city.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.105 exempts certain persons from licensing requirements, including owners selling or leasing their own property, employees of banks or mortgage lenders performing specific lending-related activities, and persons acting under court orders. Consult the statute and DBPR guidance to determine whether a specific activity or person qualifies for exemption.

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)