How to Register a Florida Real Estate Brokerage
Everything you need to legally start your own brokerage in Florida.
Prerequisites
Before you can register a brokerage in Florida, you'll need these in place:
Active Florida Real Estate License
Sales associate or broker license in good standing with DBPR
Florida Business Entity
LLC, corporation, or other entity registered on Sunbiz.org
Qualifying Broker
A Florida-licensed broker to register as qualifying broker — that's where we come in
E&O Insurance
$1M minimum professional liability coverage
Business Bank Account
Separate from personal accounts for business transactions
Step-by-Step Registration Process
Form Your Business Entity
Register your LLC or corporation at Sunbiz.org (Florida Division of Corporations). Choose a name that complies with Florida real estate brokerage naming rules. Save your document number — you'll need it for DBPR.
Get a Qualifying Broker
Every Florida brokerage must have a qualifying broker. You either need your own broker license or a broker of record service like ours. We handle this for $200/month.
Obtain E&O Insurance
Get an E&O policy with $1M coverage. If you use our service, name us as additional insured. Your insurance agent can issue a certificate quickly.
File DBPR Form RE 7
The Company License Application. This must be signed by the qualifying broker. If you use our service, we prepare and submit this for you. Filing fee is paid to DBPR.
Wait for DBPR Approval
DBPR processes the application, typically 1–2 weeks. Once approved, your brokerage license will appear in the DBPR public license search.
Open for Business
With your license active, you can legally recruit agents, list properties, and conduct real estate transactions in Florida under your own brand.
Skip the Hard Part
We handle the qualifying broker requirement and DBPR filings for you.
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