Property Management requirements in Florida

Must Florida property managers have a real estate broker's license?

YES. A real estate broker's license is required for any person or company that, for compensation, rents, or offers, attempts or agrees to the rental of any real property or who advertises or holds out to the public by any oral or printed solicitation or representation that she or heris engaged in the business of leasing or renting business enterprises or business opportunities or the real property of another, or leases, or who directs or assisting in the procuring of prospects or in the negotiation or closing of any transaction which does, or is calculated to, result in a leasing of real property; and all persons who advertise rental property information or lists real property. A salesperson working under a broker may engage in such activities.

Must Florida community association managers have a real estate broker's license?

NO. A broker's license is not required to manage community associations in Florida.

Florida Real Estate Broker Requirements

• Must hold a current valid real estate sales associate license and complete 12 months real estate experience during the 5 year period before becoming licensed as a broker.
  
  
• Successfully complete a Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) approved pre-licensing course for brokers consisting of 72 classroom hours and covering the topics required by the FREC. The courses are valid for licensure purposes for two years after completion.
  
  
• Submit a completed Application, fingerprint card, and appropriate fee. Pass the Florida Real Estate Broker Examination with a grade of at least 75.
  
  
• Submit a completed RE 2050-1 form to activate the license, otherwise the license is issued in an inactive status. If you want to immediately begin working as a real estate broker, submit the completed RE 2050-1 form at the examination site. Otherwise, submit the RE 2050-1 form to the Division of Real Estate.

Successfully complete a FREC-approved post-licensing course for brokers consisting of at least 60 classroom hours prior to the expiration of the initial broker license.