Real Estate Licensing in Interlachen town, Florida

Who Needs a License

Real estate licensure in Florida is required for individuals who engage in real estate brokerage or sales activities. Under Florida Statute § 489.105, a "real estate broker" is defined as any person who, for another and for a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or who offers, attempts, or agrees to perform these services. A "real estate salesman" is defined as any person employed by or associated with a broker to perform these same activities.

If you are engaging in real estate transactions—whether buying, selling, leasing, or exchanging property for clients in Interlachen—you must hold an active Florida real estate license.

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.

Basic steps:

  1. Pre-licensing education: Complete an approved 63-hour pre-licensing course (for salesman) or 72-hour course (for broker).
  2. Examination: Pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) examination.
  3. Application: Submit your application to DBPR with proof of completed education, passing exam scores, and any required background materials.
  4. Sponsorship: If applying as a salesman, you must have a broker sponsor before licensure is finalized.
  5. Fee payment: Pay the required licensing fees to DBPR.

Refer to Florida Statute § 489.105 for complete definitions and statutory requirements governing real estate professionals.

Local Requirements

Interlachen is located in Putnam County, Florida. Real estate licensing is regulated at the state level by DBPR, not locally. However, any real estate business operating in Interlachen must comply with Interlachen Municipal Code.

Contact the Interlachen Building Department to determine whether local business licensing, zoning compliance, or office location permits are required for a real estate office or brokerage operating within town limits. Review the Interlachen Municipal Code linked above for any local amendments or additional municipal requirements that may apply to commercial operations.

Exemptions

Persons exempted from real estate licensing requirements include property owners transacting their own property and certain employees of licensed brokers performing purely administrative, clerical, or accounting functions not involving direct client contact regarding real property transactions.

Refer to Florida Statute § 489.105 for the complete list of statutory exemptions.

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)