DBPR: Watch out for unlicensed real estate agents in Florida

As a follow-up to the Blog Post I made last week about new Real Estate Agents hitting the market. Well, I was right, as Florida is seeing "new" agents hit the market. Only Real Realtors in Florida will be featured on the myfloridalicense.com website.  Make sure you check to see that you are working with someone who is licensed for this work.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Feb. 21, 2014 – The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) issued a media release warning Floridians about unlicensed real estate individuals.

 “To ensure the financial and personal safety of potential homebuyers and sellers, the Division of Real Estate is responsible for the examination, licensing and regulation of over a quarter of a million individuals, corporations, real estate schools and instructors,” says DBPR Secretary Ken Lawson. He adds that the state oversaw 4,681 sales associate exams just last month.

Lawson also included a reminder about real estate licensing in his email newsletter.

“Moving forward, the Department aims to continue improving the standards and regulation of the profession while taking initiatives to keep the public informed,” Lawson said. He urged Floridians to first verify a real estate agent’s professional license before moving forward on any real estate transaction.

Real estate licenses can be verified online at www.myfloridalicense.com or by calling (850) 487-1395.

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