How to get a real estate license in Lakewood Ranch, FL
There is no separate Lakewood Ranch real estate license. Agents in Lakewood Ranch hold a Florida sales associate license from the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Florida guide.
The Florida steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Take the 63-hour pre-licensing course
- Apply and get fingerprinted
- Pass the state exam
- Activate under a broker
- Finish 45 hours of post-licensing before your first renewal
Full Florida guide · Renewal and CE rules
Lakewood Ranch by the numbers
Manatee County has 5,345 active licensees in the state's public record.
Picking a brokerage in Lakewood Ranch
The Florida guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Lakewood Ranch.
Offices in Lakewood Ranch
2 real estate franchise offices list an address in Lakewood Ranch: 2 Coldwell Banker.
- Coldwell Banker Realty 11215 State Road 70 E Unit 105, 34202 (941) 739-6777 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Realty 8334 Market St, 34202 (941) 907-1033 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Agents and offices in Lakewood Ranch
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Lakewood Ranch?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) issues it and it covers all of Florida. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Lakewood Ranch?
Any school approved by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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