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In support of the statutory requirements for your profession, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) has implemented a 100% Post and Continuing Education Monitoring database. All course providers are required to report your education completion to the department within 30 days of completion, or prior to the expiration date, whichever occurs first. If your required education is not complete and/or reported, you will NOT be able [...]

This is a short summary of what the Real Estate Recovery Fund (“RF”) is and how it works. It is not an exact restatement of the law. Any specific questions concerning eligibility or discussion of a specific claim should be directed to a licensed Florida attorney. The Real Estate Recovery Fund is an account created by the Florida Real Estate Commission (“FREC”) to reimburse any person, partnership, or corporation [...]

Property management is the operation, control, and oversight of real estate. It encompasses all aspects of running an income property, from finding and screening tenants to maintaining the property, collecting rent, and handling any issues that arise. This article will explain Florida's property management licensing requirements, when you can perform property management services without a license and when you will need a license to perform property management services. [...]

Real estate sales associates and brokers are required to comply with state statutes and the rules of the Florida Real Estate Commission. The rules govern not only property sales and purchases, but they also govern who can open a real estate office, the physical aspects of the office and any signage indicating an office is present.​​ Florida taxes are complex, just as they are in any other state. [...]

​1. Ownership of a Broker’s Office Only real estate brokers can own and maintain a real estate office in Florida. A broker is someone with a minimum of two years real estate sales experience, who has completed advanced coursework, and passed the 72 Hour Broker Pre License Course, as well as the state exam, to become a licensed real estate broker. Florida’s real estate law prohibits real estate [...]

The real estate profession has expanded and offers one of the widest career selections in the business world today. Helping people buy and sell homes, office buildings, industrial property and corporation farmland, property management, land development, mortgage banking, urban planning, real estate counseling, appraisal and research are all aspects of a career in real estate. Advantages and Rewards of a Career in Real Estate A career in real [...]

If you are looking to become a real estate agent in Florida, it is imperative that you understand the fundamentals of a Florida Real Estate Contract. What is a Real Estate Contract ? A real estate contract, by definition, is a legally binding document between parties, that states the terms and conditions of the purchase and sale of real property. A real estate contract is also known as [...]

Real Estate Title and Land Records In Florida TITLE (PROPERTY) Title is a legal term for a bundle of rights in a piece of property in which a party may own either a legal interest or an equitable interest . [1]The rights in the bundle may be separated and held by different parties. It may also refer to a formal document that serves as evidence of ownership . Conveyance of the document may be required in order to transfer ownership in the [...]

Requirements to Register a Real Estate Company in Florida To qualify a real estate company, it requires: At least one active Florida Broker who is an officer, director, member, manager, or partner of the entity. This must be reflected on the Department of State, Division of Corporation website www.sunbiz.org Sales Associates may not be an officer, director, member, manager, or partner of a real estate company Broker-Associates may [...]

6 Simple Steps to Kick Start your Florida Real Estate Career You have tirelessly worked through your Florida real estate course, passed your state exam, and received approval for your Florida Real Estate License. Phew! So, what are the next steps to becoming a successful Florida Real Estate Agent? Starting out in a new profession is daunting for everyone, so concentrate on your desire to succeed in your [...]

Do you want to know how to renew your real estate license in Florida, Watch This Video Florida State has various requirements depending on your license status, and whether you are looking to renew your real estate license for the first time, or if this is your second or subsequent renewal. Keep reading to find out more ! The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) monitors all [...]

Do You want to Become a Real Estate Broker in Florida, Watch This Video 5 Easy Steps to Get a Real Estate Broker License in Florida Have you been working tirelessly as a licensed sales associate building your experience in the Florida real estate industry? Are you now ready to branch out on your own, get your real estate broker license in Florida, and open your very own [...]