What is required for a licensee to achieve active status?

To achieve active status as a licensee, it is necessary to find an employer and register with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). This step is crucial because being employed by a licensed broker enables a sales associate to practice real estate legally. Once employed, the new sales associate can activate their license, making it possible to engage in real estate transactions.

While submitting a renewal application, completing continuing education requirements, and paying the annual licensing fee are important components in maintaining a license or its renewal, these actions alone do not transition a license from inactive to active status. Without the necessary employment and registration with DBPR, a licensee remains in an inactive state, unable to conduct real estate business. Therefore, securing an employer and registering signifies compliance with state requirements for active practice in the field.