Real Estate Licensing in Redington Beach, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or sales associate must hold a valid license to engage in the business of selling, buying, exchanging, leasing, or renting real property on behalf of others for compensation. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105(1)(a)] defines a broker as a person who, for compensation or valuable consideration, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property; advertises real property; holds themselves out as a real estate licensee; or employs licensees.

A sales associate must be licensed and employed by a broker to perform any brokerage services. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105(1)(j)]

How to Get Licensed

Florida real estate licenses are issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate, not a local entity.

For Sales Associates:
1. Complete a 63-hour pre-licensing course from a DBPR-approved provider
2. Pass the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Exam
3. Affiliate with a licensed broker in Florida
4. Submit your application to DBPR with proof of course completion and exam passage

For Brokers:
1. Complete a 72-hour broker pre-licensing course
2. Pass the Florida Real Estate Broker Exam
3. Demonstrate 24 months of experience as a licensed sales associate within the 5-year period before applying
4. Submit your application to DBPR

All applications must be submitted through DBPR's official channels. Refer to [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] for complete statutory definitions and requirements.

Local Requirements

Redington Beach is located in Pinellas County, Florida. While the state issues real estate licenses, local requirements may apply to office operations and property transactions within the town.

Consult the Redington Beach Municipal Code for any local ordinances governing real estate offices, signage, or transaction documentation specific to the town. Contact the Redington Beach Building Department for clarification on local zoning or permit requirements affecting real estate office locations within town limits.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from licensing requirements:

• Owners of real property selling or leasing their own property (not acting as a broker or agent) [Fla. Stat. § 489.105(1)]
• Employees of owners performing property management for that single owner
• Attorneys licensed in Florida performing services in their professional capacity
• Property managers handling leases under specific conditions
• Employees of financial institutions making certain real estate-related transactions

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
• Redington Beach Municipal Code

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