Is your Florida real estate license currently not in good standing with the DBPR? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Follow these steps to get your license back on track.
1. Checking Your Involuntary Inactive License Status
Begin by visiting the DBPR’s website to check the status of your Florida real estate license. Input your name or license number to access the information. Look for the “status/expires” section. If it reads “involuntary inactive, inactive” or “involuntary inactive, active,” it means your license is not in good standing. You won’t be able to activate it with any real estate company until it’s rectified.
If you find yourself in this situation, contact the DBPR directly at 850-487-1395.
Check your Florida License Status
License Statuses You Cannot Operate Under:
- Current/Inactive: This status indicates that a licensee has met all renewal requirements but is not actively practicing real estate services.
- Involuntary Inactive/Active: This status indicates that a licensee has not met renewal requirements and, prior to the license’s expiration, they were actively practicing real estate services. After expiration, they are no longer valid to operate until renewal requirements are met.
- Involuntary Inactive/Inactive: This status indicates that a licensee has not met renewal requirements and, prior to the license’s expiration, they were not practicing real estate services. The licensee will not be able to change their status until the renewal requirements are met. Note: To keep the license in a valid “Current Status,” renewal requirements must be met.
- Suspended/Active: This status indicates that a licensee’s work privileges have been suspended. Prior to this action, they may have been associated with another license. This is a system glitch and must be manually updated when discovered. Corrections are made to the license upon identification.
- Suspended/Inactive: This status indicates that a licensee’s work privileges have been suspended. The secondary status for appraisers is required for appropriate reporting to the Federal Registry.
2. Restoring Involuntary Inactive to Good Standing
While still on the DBPR’s website, take note of the date in the “status/expires” section. If it’s within 12 months, you’ll likely only need to complete a 14-hour CE course and pay a small late fee to the DBPR. If it’s been 13-24 months since your expiration date, you’ll need to complete a 28-hour reactivation course and pay a small late fee to the DBPR. Once you exceed 24 months from your expiration date (48 months for brokers), your Florida real estate license will become null and void. It’s crucial to contact the DBPR (information above) to get clear guidance on what steps to take before enrolling in any courses. Additionally, ensure you have a login for the DBPR’s website through your license. This will allow you to conveniently pay any fees owed in your online DBPR account.
3. Activating Your License with Firelight Realty – No Realtor/MLS Fees
Firelight Realty charges only a $49 annual fee, with no additional Realtor/MLS fees.
After your real estate license is reinstated, consider parking or affiliating it with Firelight Realty in Florida. We focus on real estate referrals and license management, providing agents the opportunity to maintain their valuable licenses and earn referral commissions.
Advantages for Agents:
- No MLS Fees
- No Board Fees
- No Desk Fees
- No Transaction Fees
- No Hidden Fees
- Full Broker Support
- Membership cost is refunded (free) every year after your first >$500 closed transaction
- We include FREE full-color business cards and an @firelightrealty.us email account (optional)
- You keep 90% -sometimes more- of all funds from your closed transactions. Paid out quickly!