Chapter 1 Becoming a Licensed Real Estate Broker Flashcards
Real Estate Services
A BAR SALE: Advertise Real Estate Services, Buy, Appraise, Rent or prove rental lists, Sell, Auction, Lease, Exchange
Compensation
is defined as anything of value or valuable consideration, directly or indirectly paid, promised or expected to be paid or received
What is an owner developer
An Owner Developer is an unlicensed entity that sells, exchanges, or leases its own property
Requirements for License
Be 18 Years of age or older, High school diploma, SSN (child support), Be honest truthful trustworthy of good character and have good reputation for fair dealing, be competent and qualified to make real estate transactions and conduct negotiations with safety to investors and other
Moral Turpitude
Moral Turpitude is conduct contrary to honesty, good morals, justice, or accepted custom. Embezzlement and crimes of larceny, including writing bad checks are generally considered moral turpitude.
Background Check of Criminal History
FBI and FDLE background check will be conducted
Nolo Contendtre
A plea of No Contest, needs to still be listed on the application
Nonresident Application Requirements
US Citizenship is not required of applicants, however applicants must posses a social security number, Furthermore, applicants do not have to be residents of Florida
Nonresident applicants: Mutual Recognition
FREC has mutual recognition agreements with licensing authorities in eight states Page 7
Nonresident applicants: Mutual Recognition
The intent of mutual recognition agreement is to recognize the education and experience of individuals licensed in another state or nation when the other jurisdiction has education and experience requirements comparable to Florida’s. Page 7
Nonresident applicants: Mutual Recognition
A resident of Florida who is licensed in a mutual recognition state cannot apply for a Florida real estate license under mutual recognition. Page 7
Nonresident applicants: Mutual Recognition
Reciprocity is an agreement between two states that allows a real estate licensee with a valid license in one of the states to practice real estate in both states. There is NO Reciprocity between Florida and any other state. Page 9
Nonresident applicants: Mutual Recognition
Mutual Recognition is NOT Reciprocity Page 9. Review grey box.
Florida Resident Defined
FREC rules define a resident of Florida as a person who has resided in Florida continuously for a period of four calendar months or more within the preceding year. Page 10
Broker Education Requirements
69 Hours of instruction (Course II) Page 11
Education Exemptions
4 Year Degree: Exempt from Course I,II, Post, but NOT CE / Attorney Exempt from Course I and CE but not Course II or Post License. Page 13
Post Licensing Education
Brokers Licensee are required to complete Post Lic Education before 1st renewal of their licenses. 60 hours Page 13