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When is a License Required to Sell Real Estate in Florida?

Friday, April 15th, 2011

The following guidlines were obtained from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR) website.  It is meant to be a guide, it is not all inclusive. 

Real Estate Broker is defined as an individual or entity that performs the services of real estate on behalf of another person, for compensation. The term “real estate” is defined in statute to include both interest in land or real property and business opportunities. The term “compensation” includes monetary compensation as well as valuable consideration, which includes benefits other than cash or tangible goods.

Sales associates are individuals who are allowed to perform these services but only at the direction and control of a real estate broker or for their registered owner developer.

Important Note Regarding Unlicensed Assistants: The Florida Real Estate Commission has outlined permissible activities which an unlicensed assistant working in cooperation with a licensed individual may do.

These items are offered as examples of services you do need to hire a person with a Florida license and services you do not need to hire a person with a Florida license.  The list is not all inclusive.  If you have specific questions, contact the department at 850.487.1395. You should also check with your county or city to learn whether or not a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency is required for services that do not require a state license. 

Needs a License Does not need a License
Appraising or attempts to appraise real property for another for compensation excludes services that must be performed by a Licensed or Certified Appraiser under Chapter 475, Part II, Florida Statutes. A salaried employee of an owner of an apartment community working in an onsite rental office.
Auctioning or attempts to auction real property of another for compensation. The owner of a timeshare period who later offers the timeshare period for resale.
Selling or attempts to sell real property of another for compensation. Any person or business entity that rents or advertises for rent a public lodging establishment properly licensed in Chapter 509.241, Florida Statutes.
Buying or attempts to buy real property of another for compensation. A tenant in an apartment complex who receives a referral or finders fee, not to exceed $50, for the referral of a tenant. However, the tenant may not advertise or otherwise promote the service of finding a potential resident.
Renting or Leasing or attempts to rent or lease real property of another for compensation. The owner of real property who offers the real property for resale.
Advertising or attempts to advertise real property of another for compensation.  
Representing that you are engaged in the business of brokerage activity.  
Undertaking to list or sell one or more timeshare periods per year on behalf of another individual or entity for compensation.

Soreide Law Group, PLLC, will represent you in front of the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) regarding your licensing issues.  To speak to an attorney, please call: (888)760-6552 or visit our website at: ww.floridaprofessionallicense.com.

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Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation Sweeps Dade and Broward Counties for Unlicensed Talent Agents

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Dade and Broward Counties—On September 16, 2010, Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Regulation investigators conducted a sweep of Dade and Broward counties for unlicensed talent agents. During the sweep, investigators visited talent agencies to check for proper licensure and issued two citations and one cease and desist notice to unlicensed talent agents.

“Talent agents play an important role for aspiring actors, singers and models, and it is important that they have the required education and credentials to navigate entertainment industry,” said Secretary Charlie Liem.

The following agencies were issued penalties for acting as a talent agent without a license:

Name
Address
Penalty
One Source Talent 1250 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Suite 603, Hallandale Beach Fla. 33009 Cease and Desist Notice
MC2 Model Management 1674 Alton Rd., Suite 500 Miami Beach, Fla. 33139 Citation
Seth Rudolph & Associates, Age Model Management 940 Lincoln Rd., Suite 202 Miami, Fla. 33139 Citation

 

This latest South Florida talent agent sweep was part of DBPR’s quarterly statewide unlicensed activity operation. This quarter, department investigators focused on the smaller professions regulated by the department, such as landscape architects, auctioneers and talent agents. The department is charged with regulating 18 different professions with more than 410,000 licensees.

Remember, hiring an unlicensed individual can threaten the financial and personal safety of consumers, as well as the livelihood of state-licensed professionals. Unlicensed individuals may not carry workers’ compensation or liability insurance, and consumers may end up paying for injuries on the job. Additionally, unlicensed individuals often underbid licensed professionals, which results in law-abiding professionals losing work to those who do not meet state licensure requirements.

Here are some tips to help consumers protect themselves against unlicensed activity:

  • Always ask to see the State of Florida license.
  • Note the license number and verify that the license is current. To check a license, call 850-487-1395 .
  • Ask for references and check each one.
  • Do not pay cash and be cautious of writing checks made payable to individuals, especially when dealing with a company.
  • Get everything in writing, including a detailed description of the work to be completed, a completion date and the total cost.
  • Report suspected unlicensed activity at  toll-free at 1-866-532-1440.

The department’s mission is to license efficiently and regulate fairly. The department licenses more than one million businesses and professionals ranging from real estate agents, veterinarians, and accountants to contractors and cosmetologists.

This information was obtained from Florida’s DBPR’s website.

If you are a Florida Talent Agent with licensing issues, Soreide Law Group will represent you in front of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations.  If you need to speak to a lawyer regarding your talent agent license please call: (888) 760-6552, or visit our website at www.floridaprofessionallicense.com.

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