Florida License Law
A Florida licensee who wishes to use a trade name for their brokerage must:
ARegister it with the Florida Bar
BRegister the trade name with DBPR and include the word 'Realty' or 'Real Estate'✓ Correct
COnly disclose the trade name in advertising
DGet approval from FREC before using the name in any transaction
Explanation
Florida brokers using a trade name must register that name with DBPR. The name must not be misleading, and per FREC rules, the brokerage name must include a word indicating it is a real estate company (e.g., 'Realty,' 'Properties,' or 'Real Estate').
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