How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Bunnell, FL

Updated July 2026 · Reviewed by Adams, Cameron & Co.

Historical and 2020-2025 Census data from public sources; confirm current figures before relying on them.

Bunnell is the county seat of Flagler County, an inland, historic town built around county government rather than beach tourism. Here's exactly how to get licensed, and what the local market actually looks like for a new agent working this part of the county.

How do you get a real estate license in Bunnell?

You earn the Florida real estate sales associate license, valid statewide. There is no separate Bunnell license. Be 18+ with a high school diploma, complete the 63-hour pre-license course, get fingerprinted, apply to the DBPR, pass the state exam (75% to pass), and activate under a broker. Most people finish in two to four months. Full detail is in our Florida licensing guide.

Is Bunnell a good market for a new real estate agent?

It's a real but different kind of opportunity than the coastal towns nearby. Bunnell itself is small, about 3,200 people, but it's the administrative center of a county adding roughly 25,000 residents between 2020 and 2025, one of the fastest growth rates in Florida. The city's land area is unusually large for its population, roughly 139 square miles after a series of annexations, which means agents working Bunnell are typically working a mix of established in-town neighborhoods, newer rooftops on annexed land, and rural and agricultural property, not a dense downtown market. Most agents who build a business here do it by covering Bunnell as part of a wider Flagler County territory rather than treating the small city limits as a standalone pipeline.

Bunnell's origin: from sawmill to county seat

Alvah Bunnell arrived in the 1880s to run a cypress shingle mill next to the Florida East Coast Railway, supplying wood for the rail line's locomotives. The railroad called the spot Bunnell Stop for mail, freight, and passenger service, and the town that grew around this connection was officially incorporated in 1913. In 1917, when the Florida Legislature created Flagler County by splitting off territory from Volusia and St. Johns, Bunnell was chosen as the county seat because of its central location, existing businesses, and railroad access. For a real estate agent, this means Bunnell has built-in, stable employment: courthouse staff, county government workers, legal firms, and professional services that don’t evaporate in an economic downturn. The railroad heritage also means older neighborhoods laid out along historic rail corridors, a pattern that appeals to buyers seeking character and walkability, even in a small town.

Historic downtown and the walking tour

Bunnell has a documented historic downtown district, complete enough to support a formal walking tour of significant buildings and sites. The town’s commercial core, centered around its courthouse and early rail-era commercial blocks, gives agents a genuine historic-preservation angle: buyers who know Bunnell’s story are often drawn to downtown-adjacent properties, historic homes, or new construction that respects the town’s scale and character. Unlike newer sprawl, this gives an agent a real, specific knowledge base to build on. The walking tour itself is a tool: mentioning it to relocating families or downsizing retirees signals that you understand the town’s actual character, not just its census data.

Flagler County’s rapid growth reshapes Bunnell’s role

Flagler County is one of Florida’s fastest-growing regions. Bunnell's population has grown from roughly 3,285 in 2020 to over 4,000 by 2024, and Flagler County’s larger population expansion means increasing demand in Bunnell itself as the seat of government and as a more affordable base for county employees, contractors, and families who work across the county. This growth is not tourism-driven or tied to a single industry: it comes from steady residential expansion, families relocating to central Florida for affordability and access to I-95, and in-migration that creates consistent demand across the entire county. For agents willing to work the full Flagler County picture, not just Bunnell’s small city limits, this represents real opportunity, especially if paired with strong training and a brokerage network that covers the whole county.

Does the brokerage you start with matter?

More than the town you pick. Your license must be held by a broker, and that brokerage decides your training, tools, and support in the make-or-break first year. In a market this size, a brokerage with real reach across the whole county matters even more than it would in a dense coastal town.

Why start your real estate career with Adams, Cameron & Co.?

Adams, Cameron & Co. has been the area's largest brokerage since 1963, with around 300 agents and offices across Volusia and Flagler County, including the Palm Coast office that covers Bunnell and the rest of Flagler County. New agents get in-house marketing at no cost, seven-day non-competing manager support, structured training, and the global Leading Real Estate Companies of the World referral network.

What is your next step?

Read the licensing guide, go deeper on the town’s real story in our full history of Bunnell, then start a conversation with Adams, Cameron & Co. No pressure, just a clear picture of the path.

Market figures are estimates from public sources and shift over time; licensing requirements are set by Florida, so confirm with the DBPR. Educational only, not legal advice.