A Qualifying Broker is legally responsible for supervising a real estate office, its agents, and its compliance with state law. We provide that oversight so you can own and operate your firm under your own brand.
We act as the licensed Broker of Record for your residential, commercial, or property management brokerage, supervising your agents and keeping your firm compliant no matter what state you are in.
Who receives the commission: Your company is listed as the broker on all contracts and receives commission directly from the closing title company or attorney. As Qualifying Broker, we are never involved in the movement of your money.
Not licensed in a state but need to close a deal? We’ll execute a single real estate transaction on your behalf for a flat fee, no ongoing commitment required.
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How it works: Contact us to confirm eligibility, sign the required paperwork, and we’ll act as broker of record for that single transaction from contract to close.
We guide you through every step of legally forming your own real estate company.
Register your LLC and
EIN with the state.
Submit Forms RE 7 and RE 13, or GREC equivalent.
Join a Realtor Association and get liability coverage.
We provide Qualifying Broker of Record services nationwide, in all 50 states, backed by years of experience helping agents and investors launch their own firms. Beyond broker sponsorship, we offer a full range of services from single transaction support to franchise sponsorship, and draw on an extensive network of attorneys, title companies, and industry contacts to help your firm get off the ground. Ralph Harvey is also individually licensed as a real estate broker in 25 states plus Washington, D.C., giving our clients direct, hands-on experience across the country.
We hold no equity in any firm we represent. Our fees are flat, with no hidden charges, no desk fees, and no per-transaction cut. You’ll sign an operating agreement and are required to carry a professional liability policy, and we keep an attorney on retainer for our clients at no additional expense.
Qualifying broker sponsorship for franchise-owned brokerages, with terms suited to established operations.
Fee structure tailored to property management firms, including franchisees, generally starting at $500/month.
Every firm’s situation is different. Tell us where you’re starting from and we’ll recommend the right service.
