Real Estate Licensing in Garcon Point CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, a real estate license is required for any person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property; offers such services; or advertises real estate services to the public.[^1]

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "real estate" includes land and improvements to land, including buildings, structures, and fixtures permanently attached to land.[^1] Unlicensed activity in real estate transactions is prohibited by state law.

How to Get Licensed

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

Steps to obtain a license:

1. Pass the pre-licensing course: Complete a DBPR-approved 63-hour pre-licensing education course (available online or in-person).
2. Pass the state exam: Register with and take the Florida Real Estate Commission exam.
3. Submit application: Apply to DBPR with proof of exam passage, background check clearance, and payment of fees.
4. Join a brokerage: You must be sponsored by a licensed Florida real estate broker to activate your license.

Reference Fla. Stat. § 489.105 for specific statutory requirements. Contact DBPR directly for current exam dates, course providers, and application procedures—these are state-level requirements, not managed locally.

Local Requirements

Garcon Point CDP is located in Santa Rosa County, Florida. The municipality does not issue real estate licenses; however, once licensed, real estate professionals operating in Garcon Point must comply with:

• Garcon Point Municipal Code (available at https://library.municode.com/fl/garcon-point-cdp-florida) for any local zoning, property disclosure, or real estate transaction rules specific to the town.

Check the municipal code for any local amendments regarding real estate practices, fair housing ordinances, or property transfer requirements. Contact the Garcon Point Building Department or Santa Rosa County for clarification on local property-related regulations.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.105 exempts the following from licensing:

• Owners selling or leasing their own property (without acting as brokers for others)
• Attorneys licensed in Florida, when performing real estate services as part of their legal practice
• Employees of the property owner acting solely on the owner's behalf
• Trustees, executors, and court-appointed representatives in estate 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

[^1]: Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions. Florida Legislature. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/

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