Real Estate Licensing in Ormond Beach city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, a real estate broker, sales associate, or mortgage broker must hold a valid license to engage in real estate transactions within Ormond Beach. 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 offers or attempts to do so, or holds themselves out as engaged in such business.

A "sales associate" is any natural person associated with a broker who performs any of the acts defined for a broker on behalf of that broker.

A "mortgage broker" arranges, negotiates, or offers to arrange or negotiate a loan secured by a mortgage or other lien on real property, or offers or attempts to do so, for another person and for compensation.

The license requirement applies to any individual or entity operating as a real estate professional in Ormond Beach, regardless of whether they maintain a physical office in the city.

How to Get Licensed

Real estate licensing in Florida is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), not by local municipalities.

To become a licensed sales associate:
1. Complete a 63-hour pre-licensing course approved by DBPR
2. Pass the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) sales associate examination
3. Associate with a licensed broker
4. Submit your application to DBPR with required documentation and fees

To become a licensed broker:
1. Hold an active sales associate license for at least 12 months during the previous 5 years, or be exempt under Fla. Stat. § 489.105
2. Complete a 72-hour broker pre-licensing course
3. Pass the FREC broker examination
4. Submit your application to DBPR with required documentation and fees

For mortgage brokers: Similar pre-licensing and examination requirements apply through DBPR.

Contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation directly for current course providers, exam schedules, and application procedures.

Local Requirements

Ormond Beach Municipal Code does not establish separate or additional real estate licensing requirements beyond those mandated by state law. Real estate professionals must comply with state-level Fla. Stat. § 489.105 regulations.

Consult the Ormond Beach Municipal Code for any local business tax requirements, office location rules, or conduct standards that may apply to real estate professionals operating within city limits.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.105 exempts certain persons from licensing, including:
- Attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida, when performing real estate services incidental to legal representation
- Property managers acting solely on behalf of property owners they employ
- Individuals selling their own property
- Certain corporate officers and employees handling real property for their own corporation

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
• Ormond Beach Municipal Code

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