Which of the following is a true Principal Brokerage Office requirement?

• A. Active brokers are required to have an office and register with DBPR
• B. An escrow account is always required
• C. The office must be located in a residential home
• D. The office is not required to have an enclosed room

Answer: (A)

The important idea here is that a broker’s principal office must be a fixed, identifiable place of business in Florida and the broker must be registered with the DBPR. This requirement ensures the public can locate the broker, verify credentials, and that business records and activities are conducted from an official, inspectable location.

That’s why the statement about active brokers having an office and being registered with DBPR is the best answer. An escrow account is only needed if you actually handle escrow funds, not as a blanket requirement for every broker. The office doesn’t have to be in a residential home, and in practice it’s expected to be a dedicated, enclosed space used for business rather than an open or undefined area.