What to Do If You Have an Inactive Real Estate License in Florida

If you hold an inactive real estate license in Florida, it’s important to understand what that status really means—and what opportunities you may be missing while remaining inactive.

Contrary to what some may assume, having an inactive license does not mean you're in bad standing with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). In fact, it simply means that your license is not currently active under a real estate broker. Many professionals choose inactive status for strategic or personal reasons, but it’s critical to know your options and how to continue benefiting from your license—even when you're not selling full-time.

Reasons Why Florida Licenses Go Inactive

There are several valid reasons a licensee may hold inactive status in Florida:

• Career Transition: You may be in between brokerages and planning to activate with a new company soon.

• Employment Restrictions: Certain banks, government agencies, or corporations prohibit employees from holding an active real estate license due to potential conflicts of interest.

• Personal Circumstances: Life changes such as relocation, caregiving responsibilities, or a new career path might make active real estate work unrealistic for now.

Whatever your reason, if you are inactive, it's important to recognize the limitations—and more importantly, the opportunities available to you.

Understanding What "Inactive Real Estate License in Florida" Really Means

When your Florida license is inactive, you are not authorized to engage in real estate activities that require a license. That includes:

• Listing or selling property

• Holding open houses

• Marketing yourself as a real estate professional

• Collecting any type of real estate commission

Even though you're inactive, you're still responsible for:

• Renewing your license every two years

• Completing 14 hours of continuing education (CE) during each renewal cycle

• Paying the required biannual fee to the DBPR

Letting your license go delinquent or expire completely could result in additional fees or even requalification requirements. Staying current is smart—even if you don’t plan to practice actively for a while.

A Smarter Alternative to Staying Inactive

If you come across people throughout the year who are looking to buy or sell real estate—and you’re not affiliated with a broker—you are missing out on commission income.

That’s where a real estate referral company like Park Place Realty Network offers a powerful solution.

Rather than letting those opportunities slip by, you can activate your license under Park Place and refer clients to top local agents, earning a substantial referral fee on every closed transaction. You stay active without the traditional pressures and expenses of full-time real estate sales.

Why Park Place Is the Right Choice

At Park Place Realty Network, we specialize in helping agents with inactive or underutilized licenses turn their network into income. Here's why we’re the top choice in Florida:

🏆 Low-Cost Activation with No Realtor or MLS Fees

Most referral brokerages charge hidden fees or require Realtor/MLS memberships. Park Place does not.

• Annual fee: Just $125 per year

• No board dues

• No MLS fees

This makes it simple and affordable to keep your license active while you earn referral income.

💼 Earn 22.5% Commission on Every Referral

When you refer someone to Park Place, we match them with a top-performing agent in their local market. Once the deal closes, you earn 22.5% of the total commission.

We handle the placement, tracking, and paperwork so you can focus on referring—not managing transactions.

This model is perfect if you:

• Work full-time in another industry

• Travel frequently or live out of state

• Are retired or semi-retired

• Simply want to generate passive income from your network

🌎 Refer Clients Nationwide (and Beyond)

Park Place is not limited to Florida. We refer clients:

• Nationwide

• Worldwide

• For residential, commercial, and even business brokerage

Whether your contact is buying a vacation home in another state or selling a rental property abroad, we have the agent network to make it happen.

🌐 You Get a Free Personal Webpage

When you sign up, we’ll provide you with a custom lead-generating webpage to help promote yourself. Share it with past clients, friends, or professional contacts so they know where to send referrals.

This webpage is included at no extra cost and serves as your online business card—keeping you relevant, even when you’re not actively selling.

View examples of our agent webpages here.

🎓 Save 40% on CE and Real Estate Education

As a Park Place agent, you also receive 40% off all real estate education courses through our partnership with The CE Shop, one of the top online schools in the U.S.

This includes:

• Continuing Education (CE)

• Post-licensing courses

• Professional development content

You save money while staying compliant and sharpening your skills—whether you're just keeping your license current or planning to return to active sales one day.

Activate Today—Don’t Let Your License Go to Waste

An inactive real estate license in Florida still holds significant value. With Park Place Realty Network, you can transform your license into a source of steady referral income without the obligations of full-time sales.

To summarize:

• No Realtor or MLS fees

• Earn 22.5% on every referral

• Refer clients worldwide

• $125 annual fee

• Free personal webpage

• 40% education discounts

Whether you're between brokerages, working in another industry, or just want to earn passively, Park Place gives you the flexibility and tools you need.

🔗 Ready to Reactivate with Park Place?

Visit ParkPlaceNetwork.com to sign up today or explore our referral program and agent benefits in more detail.

Still have questions?

📞 Call us at 407-878-0607📧 Email admin@parkplacenetwork.com

Let Park Place help you turn your license into income—on your terms.