Your Brokerage Office. FREC Compliant. $49/month.
Florida Statute 475.22 requires a registered office with physical sign. Wilton Plaza meets every requirement. Serving licensed Florida real estate brokers across Broward County and the greater Fort Lauderdale / Miami metro area.
Billed quarterly at $147 or annually at $550. No setup fee. No deposit. No lease.
What FREC Requires
Florida Statute 475.22 and Rule 61J2-10.022 F.A.C.
1. Registered Office — A physical address registered with DBPR as the brokerage office of record.
2. Physical Sign — Brokerage trade name and "Licensed Real Estate Broker" displayed at the office entrance or building directory.
3. Entrance to Public — The office must be accessible to the public during business hours.
4. Current License Displayed — The broker's license must be visible at the office location.
5. Office Must Be Staffed — Someone must be present at the office during advertised business hours.
How Wilton Plaza Meets Every Requirement
| FREC Requirement | How We Satisfy |
|---|---|
| Registered office | 1881 NE 26th St, Suite 212, registered with DBPR |
| Physical sign | Brokerage name + "Licensed Real Estate Broker" on directory |
| Public access | Open Mon-Fri 9-5, staffed, free parking, ADA |
| License display | Framed at suite or reception |
| Staffed office | Tricia Frost on-site every business day |
The Math: Traditional Office vs Virtual
| Expense | Traditional Office (FTL) | Wilton Plaza VO |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | $1,500-3,500/mo | $49/mo |
| Security deposit | $3,000-7,000 | $0 |
| Setup/build-out | $2,000-10,000 | $0 |
| Utilities | $150-400/mo | $0 |
| Internet | $100-200/mo | $0 |
| Parking | $125-225/mo | $0 |
| Signage | $200-500 | $0 |
| Notary | $75-150/visit | $0 |
| Receptionist | $2,500-3,500/mo | $0 |
| Year 1 total | $50,000-100,000+ | $588 |
What You Get as a Broker
FREC Compliant Address & Signage
Registered with DBPR. Your brokerage name on the building directory. Included.
Conference Room for Client Meetings
Seats 6. Notary on-site for contracts and business documents. Conference room included for Virtual Office clients.
Licensed Notary — FREE for VO
Contracts, listing agreements, affidavits, powers of attorney. $0 for VO clients vs $75-150 per mobile notary visit.
Registered Agent for Brokerage LLC
$99/year at the same address. One address for FREC, LLC, and RA.
Mail Scanning Included
MLS correspondence, commission checks, inspection reports, DBPR notices — scanned and emailed same-day.
Package Receiving
Lockboxes, signs, marketing materials. All carriers accepted: USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, Amazon.
The Broker Transition
From KW / RE/MAX / Coldwell Banker to independent. What you need Day 1.
1. Broker's license — you have it.
2. Registered office with sign — Wilton Plaza.
3. LLC or PA — your attorney.
4. Registered agent — $99/year, same address.
5. Business bank account — use this address.
What You DON'T Need
3-year lease. $7,000 deposit. Furniture. Receptionist. Start with $49/month. Upgrade when revenue justifies it.
Sales Associates
Associates registered under your broker license use the same brokerage address. Your sign covers the brokerage.
Associates who want their own suite number can add a Business Address at $39/month or Virtual Office at $49/month separately.
Pricing for Brokers
| What You Need | Plan | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| FREC address + notary + conference + scanning | Virtual Office | $49/month |
| FREC address + 5 scans + 2 conf sessions | Business Address | $39/month |
| Registered Agent for LLC | RA add-on | $99/year |
| Complete: VO + RA | $49/mo + $99/yr = $687/year |
Annual pricing: $550/year paid annually (save $38 vs quarterly). Total with RA: $649/year.
Frequently Asked Questions
"Having been a client of Wilton Plaza Office & Retail for 20 years, I have come to rely on the consistent dedication, attention to detail, and professional courtesy provided by Tricia, Susan, and Scott. They consistently go above and beyond to ensure the property is impeccably maintained. The pricing is equitable, and the location is truly exceptional."Broker Joe Grano, REALTOR