Real Estate Licensing in Perry city, 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, or negotiates or attempts to negotiate the purchase, sale, exchange, lease, or rental of real property. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "real estate broker" is defined as any person who, for compensation, acts or attempts to act as an intermediary in the sale, purchase, exchange, lease, or rental of real property, or a business opportunity, and includes those who hold themselves out as engaging in the real estate business.

How to Get Licensed

Florida real estate licensing is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). To become licensed:

1. Complete Pre-Licensing Education: Enroll in and pass a DBPR-approved real estate pre-licensing course. For brokers, this includes specific broker-level coursework.

2. Pass the State Exam: After completing pre-licensing education, apply to take the Florida real estate sales associate or broker examination through DBPR.

3. Sponsorship: A sales associate must be sponsored by a broker before submitting a license application.

4. Application: Submit your license application directly to DBPR with proof of exam passage, education completion, and sponsorship (for sales associates).

5. Fingerprinting & Background Check: Complete fingerprinting and background screening as required by DBPR.

Refer to Fla. Stat. § 489.105 for specific requirements on experience, education hours, and fees.

Local Requirements

Perry city is located in Taylor County, Florida. Real estate transactions and agents operating in Perry must comply with Perry Municipal Code. Check the Perry Municipal Code for any local ordinances addressing real estate office operations, sign regulations, or local permit requirements related to office locations within the city.

Agents operating in Perry should contact the Perry Building Department to confirm whether local land use or zoning permits are required for real estate office locations or operations.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, exemptions from licensing include:

• Owners selling, leasing, or exchanging their own property (without employing an agent)
• Attorneys at law engaged in the practice of law and performing real estate services incidental to their practice
• Employees of real estate brokers handling trust account management only
• Persons employed solely to perform clerical or administrative duties

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
• Perry Municipal Code

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