A registered agent can be an individual person who is a Florida resident, or a registered agent company authorized to do business in Florida (typically a corporation or LLC). The RA's registered office must be staffed during regular business hours by either the individual RA or an owner or employee of the RA.
In Florida, agents can set up an LLC, PA (Professional Association), or PLLC (Professional Limited Liability Company) to receive commissions. But here's the kicker: the name of your entity must match your legal name. So if you're dreaming of calling your LLC something fun like “Sunshine Deals LLC,” think again.
Contact the FREC at (850) 487-1395.
In Florida, brokers and sales associates can own a brokerage but cannot register as the organization's director, officer, or general partner. However, if acting as an associate within the brokerage, they must be registered under one of these mentioned titles.
License law enacted by state legislatures is designed to protect the public from unqualified, unethical real estate professionals. If you want to buy and sell a property for compensation, you must have an active Florida real estate license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
However, It is important to note that all real estate agents in Florida must be licensed and operate under the supervision of a licensed real estate broker.
However, ing to Florida Statute 475.161, a broker associate or sales associate may be licensed as a professional corporation (PC), a limited liability company (LLC), or a professional limited liability company (PLLC), if such status has been authorized by the Department of State.
Florida mandates that all licensed real estate agents work under a broker and cannot operate independently without a broker's license.
Yes, you can act as your own real estate agent. Anyone can represent themselves in a real estate transaction, even if they are not a licensed real estate agent.