Whether you’re a consumer looking to verify a Florida real estate agent’s credentials or a licensed agent checking your own status, knowing how to complete a Florida real estate license search  is an essential skill. The process is straightforward and can be completed online in just a few minutes using the official Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) website. In this updated guide, we’ll walk you step-by-step through how to search for a Florida real esta

You’re standing there, talking with someone who says they’re buying a home. They nod, they smile, they seem engaged. But something’s off....

If you’re a licensed real estate professional in North Carolina—or thinking about becoming one—you’ll quickly hear about the North Carolina Real Estate Commission . This independent state agency plays a critical role in how real estate is practiced, ensuring the industry operates with professionalism, transparency, and consumer protection at its core. Many new agents confuse the Commission with the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® or local REALTOR® boards. While they b

If you’re a licensed real estate agent but not actively selling homes, you may be wondering what your options are for keeping your license active without the expense or commitment of joining the local Board of Realtors or MLS. One solution that’s grown in popularity over the years is joining a real estate referral company. But what is a real estate referral company, and how does it work? Whether you’re considering stepping away from full-time sales, are semi-retired, or simpl

Can You Get Free My Florida MLS Access? One of the most frequent questions we receive is whether it’s possible to get free My Florida MLS access . The short answer? No—there is no legitimate way to access the MLS in Florida without paying for it through the proper channels. The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is controlled and maintained by local Realtor associations. These systems are highly secure, track all login activity, and monitor IP addresses. If suspicious activity is

The Georgia real estate license exam is a major milestone for anyone looking to start a real estate career in the state. Whether you’re...

Florida’s real estate scene is... well, busy. Between the sunshine, tax perks, and sheer variety of lifestyles - from Miami high-rises to...

In North Carolina, if you’re a licensed real estate agent and want to “hang” your license, you’re essentially looking to activate it under a Broker-in-Charge (BIC) . While the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) does allow brokers to keep an active license without affiliating with a BIC, you cannot advertise, market, or represent yourself as being in the business unless you are under a BIC’s supervision. This makes it nearly impossible to generate any real estate bu

You can usually hear it in their voice. It’s not excitement. It’s not nerves. It’s a kind of urgency that doesn’t match the moment. You...

If you’ve missed the deadline to renew your Florida real estate license, you’re not alone. Whether it slipped your mind to take the 14-hour continuing education (CE) course or you failed to pay your bi-annual renewal fee to the DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation), there’s still a way to regain your active license status. But timing is critical. If your license has been inactive for over a year and less than two years, you are required to complete a 28 ho