Which statement is true about corporate officers who engage in real estate business?

• A. They must be licensed attorneys
• B. They must be residents of Florida
• C. They must be active brokers registered with the DBPR
• D. They must be corporate officers only in name

Answer: (C)

In Florida, anyone who actually handles real estate activities for a corporate entity must be an active real estate broker on the DBPR’s records. A corporation that conducts real estate business must have a qualifying broker who is licensed and registered, and corporate officers who participate in real estate work must hold an active broker license and be properly registered. This oversight ensures the activity is conducted under qualified supervision and with ongoing regulatory accountability.

Attorneys aren’t required to handle real estate duties, and residency isn’t the deciding factor for licensure—the license itself and active registration with the DBPR are the key requirements. A corporate officer cannot merely be “in name only” if they’re performing broker duties; they must be an active licensed broker. Therefore, the statement that best fits is that they must be active brokers registered with the DBPR.