How to Switch Real Estate Brokerages in Florida: A Step-by-Step Guide
Leaving a brokerage does not have to be messy. Here is the process Florida agents follow, and how Realty ONE Group Elevate makes the move easier.
Thinking about how to switch real estate brokerages in Florida? Most of the work is planning: knowing what your current agreement says, how pending deals and listings will be handled, and getting your license moved to the new broker. Here is the general process. Always read your own independent contractor agreement, because terms vary. Get help with how to switch real estate brokerages in Florida.
How Do You Switch Brokerages in Florida? Quick Answer
In general: compare brokerages, read your current independent contractor agreement, plan how pending deals and listings will be handled (in Florida, listings and escrow belong to the broker), give notice, then have your license moved to your new employing broker through the Florida DBPR system and update your MLS and board records. Realty ONE Group Elevate helps agents through every step, and its Top Producer Cap Transfer Program credits mid-year production toward the cap.
Step by Step
- Compare your options. Run your numbers through each plan and use our questions to ask a brokerage.
- Read your current agreement. Look for notice periods, post-departure fees, and how pending transactions and referrals are paid.
- Plan your pipeline. In Florida, listing agreements and escrow deposits are held by the broker, so pending deals usually close under your current broker. Ask how commissions on them will be paid.
- Give notice professionally. Put it in writing and keep the relationship positive.
- Transfer your license. Your license is moved to your new employing broker through the Florida DBPR online system; your new broker’s team can walk you through it.
- Update MLS, board and tools. Change your MLS office, Realtor association records if you are a member, signage, email signature and websites.
- Tell your sphere. Announce your move and why it is better for your clients.
Switching Mid-Year Without Losing Your Cap Progress
Many agents wait until January because they have already paid into a cap. With the Top Producer Cap Transfer Program, eligible agents who join after March 31 get credit toward our $11,111 cap based on verified production.
Realty ONE Group Elevate Fees at a Glance
| Commission split | None |
|---|---|
| Broker fee | $399 per closing, charged to the buyer or seller |
| Transaction fee | $0 to $2,200 per closing, based on sale price |
| Annual cap | $11,111; both fees count toward it, then you keep 100% for the rest of the year |
| Desk and royalty fees | None |
| Technology | Bring your own tech for $0, or the optional ONE Toolchest suite for $99/month |
| Revenue share | $75 per closing by each agent you refer, until that agent caps |
See the full transaction fee table and the Top Producer Cap Transfer Program for agents switching mid-year.
Why Realtors Choose Realty ONE Group Elevate
Realty ONE Group Elevate is a Realty ONE Group brokerage serving Northeast Florida from Fernandina Beach to Daytona Beach, with offices in Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Broker/Owner Tanya Cosmini has 20 years of real estate experience and nearly $200 million in career sales, and she works on a referral-only basis, so she does not compete with her own agents for listings and buyers. On Homes.com she shows 83 closed sales totaling $41.8 million over the prior five years and a 5.0-star rating from 22 reviews.
Behind the local office is Realty ONE Group International, named the No. 1 real estate franchise in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 for the fifth year in a row in January 2026, with more than 20,000 real estate professionals in over 450 offices across about 30 countries.
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Switching Brokerages FAQ
Can I take my listings with me when I switch brokerages in Florida?
Listings belong to the broker, not the agent. Some brokers release listings with the seller’s consent; ask your current broker and read your agreement.
What happens to my pending deals?
They typically close under your current broker, and you are paid according to your agreement. Get it in writing before you leave.
How long does a license transfer take?
The DBPR change itself is done online and is usually quick once both sides are ready. Plan for MLS and tech changes too.
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Realty ONE Group Elevate is a licensed real estate brokerage in Florida. Fees and programs described here are current as of November 2026 and may change; ask for the current independent contractor agreement before joining. This page is for informational and recruiting purposes only and is not legal, tax or investment advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Our Family of Companies
- Homes for sale in St. Augustine and Nocatee with Tanya Cosmini, Broker/Owner
- Title Company of Florida, title insurance, escrow, and closings statewide, including investor double closings
- Rental Property Partners, property management in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Ponte Vedra
Affiliated business disclosure: Realty ONE Group Elevate is owned by Tanya Cosmini. Title Company of Florida is owned by her husband, Sam Gorniak, and Rental Property Partners is owned within the same family. Because of these family relationships, the owners may benefit when you use more than one of these companies. You are not required to use any of them and are free to choose other providers.