Real Estate Licensing in South Daytona city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law defines a "broker" as any person who, for compensation, sells, buys, exchanges, leases, or rents real property, or who offers or attempts to do so on behalf of others. A "sales associate" is any person employed by a broker to perform licensed activities under the broker's supervision.

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a real estate license is required if you engage in these activities for compensation:
- Selling or buying real property
- Leasing or renting real property
- Exchanging real property
- Negotiating or attempting to negotiate any of the above on behalf of others

If you work as a real estate professional in South Daytona, you must hold either a broker or sales associate license issued by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Meet Pre-Licensing Requirements
Complete a state-approved pre-licensing course specific to your license type (broker or sales associate). Course providers are listed on the DBPR website.

Step 2: Pass the State Exam
Register with and pass the Florida Real Estate Commission exam through an approved testing vendor. The exam covers Florida real estate law, practices, and ethics.

Step 3: Apply to DBPR
Submit your application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate. Include proof of exam passage and course completion.

Step 4: Receive Your License
Upon approval, DBPR issues your license. Sales associates must affiliate with a licensed broker before practicing.

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

Local Requirements

Real estate professionals operating in South Daytona must comply with South Daytona Municipal Code. Check this municipal code for any local regulations, office location requirements, or local licensing amendments that may apply to real estate brokerages operating within the city.

For permit or registration inquiries specific to South Daytona, contact the South Daytona Building Department.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.105 exempts:
- Property owners selling or leasing their own property
- Attorneys licensed in Florida performing real estate services as part of legal practice
- On-site managers of apartment complexes or rental properties who do not negotiate leases for compensation beyond their salary

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)