Florida real estate agents
Real estate agents in Florida
How Florida's agency law, disclosures and licensing work, what agents charge, and 927 agents and 1,692 brokers listed in Florida.
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Florida real estate agent rules
| Who licenses agents | Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC), Department of Business and Professional Regulation |
|---|---|
| Agency relationships | Florida law presumes a real estate licensee is a transaction broker (limited representation to both sides) unless a single-agent or no-brokerage relationship is set up in writing. Dual agency is not allowed in Florida; a single agent may move to transaction broker only with the customer's written consent. |
| Forms you will see | Transaction Broker Notice / single agent notice, as applicable; Consent to Transition to Transaction Broker (when changing from single agent) |
| Seller disclosures | Florida sellers must disclose known facts that materially affect the value of a home and are not readily observable to the buyer. Florida contracts also carry statutory radon gas and property tax disclosure language, and sellers of residential property must give a flood disclosure (history, claims and federal assistance) at or before contract. |
| Inspections | Florida buyers usually rely on the inspection period written into the purchase contract to hire their own inspectors (general, wind mitigation and four-point inspections are common for insurance). |
| Becoming a sales associate | 63-hour sales associate pre-license course (FREC Course I), then the state exam and activation under a Florida broker |
| First renewal | 45 hours of post-license education before the first renewal (60 hours for brokers) |
| Renewal and continuing education | Every 2 years (licenses expire March 31 or September 30); 14 hours per renewal after the first: 3 hours Core Law, 3 hours Ethics and Business Practices, 8 hours specialty |
| Becoming a broker | 72-hour broker pre-license course after at least 24 months as an active sales associate within the past 5 years |
Checked 2026-11-11. Sources: Florida DBPR Division of Real Estate · Florida Statutes 475.278 (authorized brokerage relationships) · The CE Shop: Florida real estate FAQs (hours cross-check). Rules change; confirm with the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC), Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Agents by city in Florida
- Orlando (553)
- Miami (552)
- Tampa (287)
- Jacksonville (213)
- Boca Raton (166)
- Naples (134)
- Sarasota (117)
- Fort Lauderdale (111)
- Tallahassee (102)
- Fort Myers (97)
- West Palm Beach (82)
- Kissimmee (78)
- Ocala (77)
- Pensacola (73)
- Cape Coral (68)
- Pembroke Pines (66)
- Hollywood (66)
- Melbourne (65)
- Lakeland (65)
- Coral Gables (64)
- Clearwater (62)
- Doral (60)
- Bradenton (59)
- Vero Beach (56)
- Boynton Beach (55)
Real estate agents listed in Florida
- Martha Salazar1 Flamingo Realty LLC · Agent · Miami, FL
- Ivette Mckinley1st Orlando Real Estate Services INC · Agent · Indian Harbour Beach, FL
- Daniel E PA Alvarez1st Orlando Real Estate Services INC · Agent · Winter Springs, FL
- Carmen Delpilar Rahe1st Orlando Real Estate Services INC · Agent · Melbourne Beach, FL
- Mitchell Thomas PA Skubak1st Orlando Real Estate Services INC · Agent · Cocoa, FL
- John Anthony PA Labonte41 Property Management INC · Agent · Bradenton, FL
- Christopher Mcdonough41 Property Management INC · Agent · St Petersburg, FL
- Ariel PerezA'Costa Del Sol Group LLC · Agent · Miami, FL
- Ollie Satcher BrownA1a North Florida Property Referrals PLLC · Agent · Jacksonville, FL
- Bruce GordonAbsolute Realty Group LLC · Agent · Orlando, FL
- Tammy Allen BrewsterAce Of Swords Corp · Agent · Tampa, FL
- Michele FallsActive Florida Realty LLC · Agent · N Palm Beach, FL
- John Daniel KusianovichActive Florida Realty LLC · Agent · Labelle, FL
- Jennifer Lee TellierActive Florida Realty LLC · Agent · Floral City, FL
- Thiago SilvaActive Florida Realty LLC · Agent · Coconut Creek, FL
- Francisco L ValcarceActive Realty INC · Agent · Miami, FL
- Shawn Gordon RaderAeo Re Group INC · Agent · Mt. Dora, FL
- Piedad Stella CortesAgent Plus Realty LLC · Agent · Coral Springs, FL
- Maria Geralda DemelloAgent Plus Realty LLC · Agent · Fort Myers, FL
- Frank A. CurielAgent Referral Network LLC · Agent · Port St. Lucie, FL
- Miguel Angel BadranAgent Trust Realty Corporation · Agent · Orlando, FL
- Giovanna RuizAgent Trust Realty Corporation · Agent · Davenport, FL
- Ronald Arthur BrunelleAji Of Florida LLC · Agent · Rotonda West, FL
- Melissa Joy AlbanoAlbano Realty LLC · Agent · Lutz, FL
What a real estate agent does
A real estate agent helps you buy or sell a home: pricing, marketing or finding homes, arranging showings, writing and negotiating the offer, coordinating inspections, appraisal, financing and title, and keeping the deal on schedule to closing. Every agent works under a licensed broker, and the brokerage, not the individual agent, holds the agreement with you and is responsible for the agent's work.
Types of agents
- Listing (seller's) agent: represents the seller, prices and markets the home and negotiates for the seller.
- Buyer's agent: represents the buyer, finds and evaluates homes, writes the offer and negotiates for the buyer.
- Dual agent, transaction broker or intermediary: one brokerage working with both sides. Whether this is allowed, and what it is called, depends on the state (see the state rules on each state page).
- REALTOR®: a licensed agent or broker who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and follows its Code of Ethics. Not every agent is a REALTOR.
- Broker: holds a higher license, can run a brokerage and supervises agents.
The buyer agreement before you tour
Since August 17, 2024 (NAR settlement practice changes), REALTORS and other MLS participants working with a buyer must have a written agreement with that buyer before touring a home. The agreement states what the agent will be paid, and the amount cannot be open-ended.
Real estate commissions are not set by law. They are negotiable between you and the brokerage, and offers of buyer-agent compensation can no longer be published on the MLS.
Pros and cons of hiring an agent
Why people hire one: local pricing knowledge, access to showings and off-market leads, negotiation, contract and deadline management, and a network of lenders, inspectors and title companies. Sellers typically get wider exposure through the MLS and professional marketing.
Why some go without: to save or negotiate the fee, when buying from a builder's sales office, or between family members. Going alone means you handle the contract, disclosures, deadlines and negotiation yourself; many people still hire an attorney or pay a flat fee for parts of the work.
Questions to ask before you sign
- Who exactly will represent me, and is your brokerage also working with the other side?
- What will you be paid, by whom, and is it a percentage or a flat fee? What happens if the seller offers to pay?
- How long does the agreement last, and how can I end it?
- How many homes like mine have you sold or helped buy in this area in the past year?
- Which inspections do you recommend here, and who do you suggest (and do you have any financial tie to them)?
Inspections and disclosures
Sellers in most states must disclose known material problems, and federal law requires a lead-based paint disclosure for homes built before 1978. Buyers protect themselves with an inspection contingency or option period, a general home inspection, and specialty inspections where they matter: termite (wood-destroying organisms), roof, sewer line, septic and well, radon, mold, wind mitigation or four-point inspections for insurance in some states, and a survey. Some cities require their own reports or inspections at sale.
Property types agents work with
Single-family homes, new construction from builders, condos and townhomes, manufactured and modular homes, land and lots, farms and ranches, luxury homes, 2 to 4 unit income property, and commercial property (which is often a separate specialty). Ask whether the agent regularly handles your property type.
Brokerages, pay and splits
Agents are usually independent contractors paid only when a deal closes. The fee paid to the brokerage is split between the brokerage and the agent according to their contract; models include traditional percentage splits, capped splits, 100% plans with monthly or per-deal fees, revenue-share and cloud brokerages, and team splits. Out of their share agents pay their own business costs: MLS and association dues, licensing and renewal fees, continuing education, marketing, technology, and in many cases errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance.
Licensing, renewal and continuing education
Every state requires pre-license education, a state exam, a background check and a sponsoring broker before an agent can practice, and continuing education to renew. Hours, fees and renewal cycles differ by state; the state pages below list the requirements with sources. Before you hire someone, look up the license on the state regulator's site.
More for Florida
Questions people ask
Is dual agency allowed in Florida?
Florida law presumes a real estate licensee is a transaction broker (limited representation to both sides) unless a single-agent or no-brokerage relationship is set up in writing. Dual agency is not allowed in Florida; a single agent may move to transaction broker only with the customer's written consent.
How do I become a real estate agent in Florida?
63-hour sales associate pre-license course (FREC Course I), then the state exam and activation under a Florida broker. 45 hours of post-license education before the first renewal (60 hours for brokers). Licenses renew every 2 years (licenses expire march 31 or september 30).
Do I have to sign an agreement before touring?
Since August 17, 2024 (NAR settlement practice changes), REALTORS and other MLS participants working with a buyer must have a written agreement with that buyer before touring a home. The agreement states what the agent will be paid, and the amount cannot be open-ended.
Is the commission negotiable?
Real estate commissions are not set by law. They are negotiable between you and the brokerage, and offers of buyer-agent compensation can no longer be published on the MLS.
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