Florida real estate license for non americans?

Question

Dear Sirs:
I am a mexican citizen living in Israel willing to obtain a Florida Real Estate Associate license in order to referr international costumers to Florida real estate brokers.
To be able to be paid by these brokers my commissions I must pass the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate examination and obtain my license.
When I try to apply for a completed Application I must fill a Social Security number that I don't have because I'm not an american alien.
When I search in the website of the Social Security office I have found that in order to apply for exams I DO NOT need a social security number to be able to take the exam.
My question: How can I enroll for the examination without a Social Security number if your online application form does not allow me to proceed without a social security number?
Thanks for your answer.
Arturo Stern

Answer 1

I think you need to contact the Florida Real Estate licensing agency. Also, try asking the broker in Florida under whom you plan on hanging your license. Minimally, you're going to need to talk to the IRS about getting an FIN (Federal Income tax Number). So that your broker knows what number to put on your 1099 at the end of the year. (you will need to pay taxes on this income)

Is there a state income tax in Florida also? If so, why don't you try to get a license in a state (like Texas), with no state income tax. You'll keep more of what you earn that way. You can refer clients to any state in the country with a valid real estate license from any state, but keep in mind that the referral commission check will be written to your broker, and you'll get the percentage that you've negotiated with the broker.

I guess you could try to find out what's the easiest state to get a broker's license in. Then you get 100% of the referral fee.

Just had a last thought - do you have a Mexican real estate license? I think that would work.

One more last thought. Have you spoken to the INS about a work permit???? Also, do you have an Israeli Real Estate License?