Real Estate Licensing in Wekiwa Springs CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Real estate professionals in Wekiwa Springs must hold a Florida license to engage in brokerage activities. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "broker" is defined as any person who, for compensation or the promise of compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or who negotiates, offers, attempts, or agrees to negotiate the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property.

Sales associates and brokers performing these activities on behalf of a brokerage firm must hold active licenses issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

How to Get Licensed

Florida real estate licensing is administered by DBPR, not at the local or county level.

For a Sales Associate License:
1. Complete a 63-hour pre-licensing course approved by DBPR
2. Pass the Florida Sales Associate examination
3. Apply to DBPR with completed application and exam passing scores
4. Designate an active broker who will sponsor your license

For a Broker License:
1. Hold an active sales associate license for at least 24 months during the 5-year period preceding application
2. Complete a 72-hour broker pre-licensing course
3. Pass the Florida Broker examination
4. Apply to DBPR with proof of experience and exam results

Details are governed by Fla. Stat. § 489.105 and DBPR administrative rules. Apply directly through DBPR's licensing portal—not through Wekiwa Springs or Seminole County.

Local Requirements

Wekiwa Springs is a Census Designated Place (CDP) in Seminole County, Florida. Real estate brokerage licensing falls entirely under state authority; there are no local licensing requirements issued by the town.

However, real estate brokers operating offices in Wekiwa Springs must comply with local zoning and land use regulations. Review the Wekiwa Springs Municipal Code to confirm zoning compliance for your office location. Contact the Seminole County Building Department for any permits related to your physical business location.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.105, the following are exempt from real estate licensing requirements:

• Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida, when performing services incidental to their practice
• Property owners leasing or managing their own property (without compensation beyond rent)
• Property managers employed by a licensed real estate broker
• Employees of financial institutions handling mortgages or real estate owned by the institution

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
• Wekiwa Springs Municipal Code

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