Real Estate Licensing in Wellington village, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or salesperson must be licensed to engage in real estate transactions. Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines a "real estate broker" as any person who, for compensation or promise of compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or who negotiates or offers to negotiate the sale, exchange, purchase, rental, or lease of real property, or who advertises or holds themselves out as engaged in these activities.

A "real estate salesperson" is any person employed by a broker to perform these same functions under the broker's supervision.

How to Get Licensed

Florida real estate licensure is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate—not a local board.

Steps:

1. Pre-licensing education: Complete a 63-hour Florida real estate course from a DBPR-approved provider. This applies to both brokers and salespersons, though brokers have additional requirements.

2. Exam: Pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) licensing examination. This is administered through Pearson VUE.

3. Application: Submit your application to DBPR with proof of education completion, exam passing score, and required fees.

4. Broker sponsorship (for salespersons): You must be sponsored by an active Florida real estate broker before your license is issued.

Specific experience and education requirements vary by license type (salesperson vs. broker). Consult Fla. Stat. § 489.105 and DBPR's website for current prerequisites.

Local Requirements

Wellington village is located in Palm Beach County. Real estate activities in Wellington are subject to Wellington Municipal Code, which governs local land use, zoning, and property transaction procedures.

Before conducting business in Wellington, verify:

• Local zoning and land-use compliance through the Wellington Building Department
• Any local amendments to state real estate regulations—check Wellington Municipal Code for current provisions
• Permit and closing procedures specific to the village, which may exceed state minimums

Contact the Wellington Building Department for local requirements applicable to real estate transactions and broker operations within village limits.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.105 exempts certain persons and activities from licensing, including owners acting solely on their own behalf, attorneys licensed in Florida when performing services incidental to their practice, and certain other limited categories. Consult the statute for the complete list and eligibility criteria.

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
• Wellington Municipal Code

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