Florida License Law
Under Florida law, a real estate licensee who wishes to operate as an independent contractor must:
AObtain a separate broker's license
BHave a written independent contractor agreement with their employing broker✓ Correct
CRegister with the IRS as a sole proprietor before beginning work
DNotify FREC within 10 days of entering the independent contractor relationship
Explanation
Florida law allows sales associates and broker associates to work as independent contractors rather than employees, but this relationship must be established in writing. The IRS classification follows tax law, not real estate license law.
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