Real Estate Licensing in Loxahatchee Groves, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or sales associate must be licensed to engage in real estate transactions. According to Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "real estate broker" is defined as a person who, for compensation or promise of compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or who negotiates or offers to negotiate the purchase, sale, exchange, or rental of real property, or who collects rent for the use of real property, or who supervises persons engaged in these activities.

A "real estate sales associate" is a licensed person who works under a broker's supervision and performs similar functions on behalf of the broker.

Any individual or entity conducting real estate business in Loxahatchee Groves for compensation must obtain state licensure. This includes activities such as listing properties, showing homes, negotiating sales or leases, and managing property on behalf of others.

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—not by local municipal authorities.

Steps:
1. Complete a state-approved pre-licensing education course (63 hours for sales associates; additional requirements for brokers)
2. Pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) licensing examination
3. Apply to the DBPR Division of Real Estate with proof of education completion and examination passage
4. Maintain active licensure by completing continuing education requirements

Consult Fla. Stat. § 489.105 for detailed definitions and qualification requirements. The DBPR website provides the current exam schedule and approved education providers.

Local Requirements

Loxahatchee Groves does not issue separate municipal real estate licenses. However, anyone operating a real estate business office or brokerage location in the town must comply with local zoning and business regulations set forth in the Loxahatchee Groves Municipal Code.

Contact the Loxahatchee Groves Building Department to determine which municipal code provisions apply to your specific real estate office location and operations.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines exemptions—certain transactions or parties do not require licensing. Consult the statute directly for a complete list of exemptions, which may include specific property types, transaction contexts, or professional roles acting in limited capacities.

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
• Loxahatchee Groves Municipal Code

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