Real Estate Licensing in Plantation Mobile Home Park CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensing for individuals who, for compensation, sell, buy, exchange, lease, or rent real property, or who offer or attempt to do so on behalf of others.[^1] This includes real estate sales associates, brokers, and those engaged in brokerage activities within Plantation Mobile Home Park CDP.

The definition of "real estate" under Florida Statute § 489.105 encompasses land and improvements, including mobile home lots and units within the community.[^1] If you perform these activities for a fee or commission in Plantation Mobile Home Park CDP, you need state licensure.

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:

1. Pass the pre-licensing course — Complete 63 hours of approved real estate instruction (for sales associates) or 72 hours (for brokers). Courses are offered by approved providers statewide.

2. Pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) exam — After completing coursework, pass the state licensing examination. The exam tests knowledge of Florida Statute § 489.105 and related real estate law.

3. Apply through DBPR — Submit your application, exam results, and required documentation to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

4. Sponsorship requirement — Sales associates must be sponsored by a licensed broker before activation.

Refer to Florida Statute § 489.105 for specific educational and examination requirements.

Local Requirements

Plantation Mobile Home Park CDP is located in Palm Beach County, Florida. Real estate transactions and property transfers in the community are subject to county and state law.

Check the Plantation Mobile Home Park Municipal Code for any local land use regulations, community-specific restrictions, or amendments affecting real estate sales and leasing within the CDP.

For permit or transactional requirements specific to this CDP, contact the Plantation Mobile Home Park Building Department or the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's office.

Exemptions

Under Florida Statute § 489.105, exemptions from licensing include:

• Owners selling or leasing their own real property (not acting as brokers for others)
• Attorneys licensed in Florida performing real estate services as part of legal representation
• Employees of property owners managing the owner's property (with limited exceptions)

Individuals performing real estate activities in Plantation Mobile Home Park CDP must verify current exemption status under state law.

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]: Florida Statute § 489.105 — Definitions

Plantation Mobile Home Park Municipal Code

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