Auction Educations, Inc.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 475.004(1)(a), F.S., and Rule 61G2-8.010, F.A.C., which define real estate brokers and auctions, and Section 468.381, F.S., which states in part, “The Legislature ...

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Florida Real Estate Commission

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Florida Real Estate Commission has received the petition for declaratory statement from Auction Educations, Inc.The petition seeks the agency's opinion as to the applicability of Sections 475.004(1)(a) and 468.381, F.S., as it applies to the petitioner.
The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 475.004(1)(a), F.S., and Rule 61G2-8.010, F.A.C., which define real estate brokers and auctions, and Section 468.381, F.S., which states in part, “The Legislature finds that unqualified auctioneers and apprentices and unreliable auction businesses present a significant threat to the public. It is the intent of the Legislature to protect the public by creating a board to regulate auctioneers. . . .” The Petitioner seeks a Declaratory Statement that a licensed auctioneer, who is not licensed as a real estate broker or sales associate, may be hired by a licensed real estate broker to auction real estate, provided the auctioneer is supervised by a licensed real estate broker.
A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Lori Crawford, Deputy Clerk, Division of Real Estate, 400 West Robinson Street, Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N802, Orlando, Florida 32801.