Before a sales associate can work under a new broker, what is required?

A sales associate must be registered with the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) or the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) before they can conduct business under a new broker. This registration is essential because it ensures that the sales associate is in compliance with state regulations and licensed to operate under the supervision of a broker. Without this registration, the sales associate would not have the legal authority to engage in real estate transactions.

While holding a real estate license is indeed a requirement to work as a sales associate, it is the specific step of registering with the FREC or DBPR that is crucial when transitioning to a new broker. It is also essential to clarify that background checks, while often necessary for many professions, are not a prerequisite for simply working under a new broker in this context. Similarly, completing a training program might be beneficial for the sales associate's development, but it is not a formal requirement for working under a new broker.