As a real estate sales associate, you can do the following in exchange for compensation or in anticipation of compensation: sell, appraise, auction, exchange, rent, lease or buy any business enterprise or any real property or any interest in real property or a business enterprise that performs real estate activities under the direction of a licensed real estate broker or registered owner/developer. A Florida real estate license is required for all real estate activity unless the activity falls under an exempted category, such as a homeowner selling their own home.