Real Estate Licensing in Dixonville CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker or sales associate must hold a valid license to engage in real estate transactions. Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines a "broker" as any person who, for another and for a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property or a business opportunity; or who attempts to do so; or who holds themselves out as engaged in such business. A "sales associate" is any person who, on behalf of a broker, performs substantially the same acts as a broker but does not receive a commission directly from the public.

If you engage in any of these activities for compensation in Dixonville CDP, you need licensure regardless of the town's size or local designation as a Census Designated Place (CDP).

How to Get Licensed

  1. Apply to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate — the state body that issues all real estate licenses.
  2. Pass the Florida Real Estate Exam appropriate to your license type (broker or sales associate).
  3. Meet education requirements: Sales associates must complete 24 hours of approved prelicensing instruction; brokers must meet additional education and experience thresholds outlined in state statute.
  4. Submit your application to DBPR with proof of examination passage, education completion, and any required background materials.

Consult Fla. Stat. § 489.105 for detailed education, experience, and moral character requirements.

Local Requirements

Dixonville CDP is located in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Real estate licensing is regulated entirely by the state under Fla. Stat. § 489.105.

For local real estate transaction requirements—such as property transfer disclosures, local recording procedures, or county-specific regulations—contact the Santa Rosa County Building Department or review the Dixonville Municipal Code for any local amendments or ordinances that may apply to real estate activities within the CDP.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.105 exempts:
- Owners selling, exchanging, or leasing their own property
- Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida, when performing real estate services in connection with legal representation
- Persons acting as receivers, trustees, guardians, executors, or administrators

Activities performed by exempt parties must still comply with all applicable state and local 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

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)