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Originally Posted by manaboutown
UH OH!
"Unlicensed Practice of Real Estate in Florida
Unlicensed Practice of Real Estate is a Third Degree Felony in Florida.
Under Florida Statute 475.42(1)(a), the crime of Unlicensed Practice of Real Estate is committed when a person engages in real estate activities listed under Florida Statute 475.01(1)(a) without a real estate license for compensation.
Real Estate Activities Requiring Licensure
In Florida, it is unlawful to engage in the following real estate related activities for compensation without possessing a real estate broker’s license or sales associate license.
Advertising or marketing another person’s timeshare or property for compensation.
Auctioning or attempting to auction another person’s property for compensation.
Buying or attempting to buy real estate on behalf of another person for compensation.
Listing another person’s timeshare or property for compensation.
Operating as a real estate broker or sales associate without a license.
Renting, leasing, or attempting to rent or lease real estate on behalf of another person for compensation."
From: Unlicensed Practice of Real Estate in Florida |
This law applies to someone selling real estate for another person. Does not apply to a FSBO.