Real Estate Licensing in Coleman city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law regulates real estate professionals through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "real estate broker" is defined as any person who, for compensation, sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property, or offers to engage in these activities, or advertises these services to the public.

A "real estate sales associate" is defined as any person employed by or associated with a broker who performs any of these functions on behalf of the broker.

If you perform real estate brokerage services in Coleman for compensation—whether buying, selling, renting, or leasing property—you must be licensed. This applies regardless of whether you work independently or for a firm.

How to Get Licensed

  1. Meet eligibility requirements:
  2. Be at least 18 years old
  3. Be a Florida resident or have a current Florida driver's license or ID card

  4. Complete a pre-licensing education course (32 hours for sales associate; 72 hours for broker)

  5. Apply through DBPR:

  6. Submit your application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate

  7. Include proof of completed education

  8. Pass the state exam:

  9. Take the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) licensing examination

  10. Sales associates and brokers each have separate exams

  11. Affiliate with a broker (sales associates only):

  12. You must work under a licensed broker; independent practice is not permitted

Refer to Fla. Stat. § 489.105 for complete statutory requirements.

Local Requirements

Coleman is located in Sumter County. The Coleman Municipal Code governs local business operations. Review the Coleman Municipal Code for any local licensing, zoning, or business registration requirements that apply to real estate offices or operations within city limits.

Contact the Coleman Building Department or Coleman City Hall for information on:
- Local business tax receipts required for real estate offices
- Zoning compliance for real estate brokerage locations
- Any additional municipal regulations

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, the following are exempt from real estate licensing requirements:
- Owners selling or leasing their own property (when not in the business of doing so)
- Attorneys licensed in Florida acting in their professional capacity
- Employees of property managers or owners managing property they own or manage (with certain limitations)
- Persons dealing exclusively in business opportunities or mobile home sales (under specific conditions)

Exemptions have strict definitions. Consult the statute if you believe your activity qualifies.

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)