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Conduct routine property inspections to assess condition and identify necessary repairs or improvements. Foster positive tenant relationships by addressing inquiries, concerns, and maintenance requests promptly. Stay updated with local housing regulations, market trends, and property management best practices. Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or a related field. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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The Corporation may, in its sole discretion, increase or reduce the duties, or modify the title and job description, of the Employee from time to time, and any such increase, reduction or modification shall not be deemed a termination of this Agreement. ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT Employee accepts employment with the Corporation upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Employee's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Corporation, and to perform Employee's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. DEVOTION OF TIME TO EMPLOYMENT The Employee shall devote the Employee's best efforts and substantially all of the Employee's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Corporation. The Employee shall provide services during the hours that are scheduled by the Corporation management. The Employee shall be prompt in reporting to work at the assigned time. NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST Employee shall not engage in any other business while employed by the Corporation. Employee shall not engage in any activity that conflicts with the Employees duties to the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any service or lend any aid or assistance to any party that competes with the services offered by the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any services to clients or prospective clients of the Corporation outside of the provision of services for the Corporation, whether such services are provided with or without compensation or remuneration. CORPORATION PROPERTY Employee acknowledges and agrees that while employed by the Corporation the Employee may be provided with use of computer equipment and other property of the Corporation. The use and possession of the such items shall be subject to any policies, requirements or restrictions established by the Corporation. Such items may only be used in performance of the Employee's duties for the corporation. On request of the Corporation, the Employee shall immediately deliver any such items to the Corporation. Upon termination of employment, Employee shall have the affirmative duty to return any such item to the Corporation whether a request is made or not. The obligation to return Corporation property shall extend and include any and all work product, client property, proprietary rights, intangible property, and all other property of the corporation regardless of the form or medium. COMPENSATION The Corporation shall pay the Employee such hourly compensation as determined by the Corporation. Payment shall be at the same time as the Corporations usual payroll to other employees. BONUS & BENEFITS Payment of any bonuses shall be at the complete discretion of the Corporation. No guarantee or representation that any bonuses will be paid has been made to the Employee. Standard benefits that are provided to other non-management employees shall be offered to the Employee, subject to the Corporation's policies and the terms and conditions of such benefits. WITHHOLDING All sums payable to Employee under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEE The employee shall satisfy all of the qualification that are established by the Corporation. TERM OF AGREEMENT There shall be no guaranteed term of employment. Employer acknowledges and agrees that Employee shall be an \"At Will\" Employee and that Employee's employment may be terminated at any time by the Corporation, with or without cause. FEES FROM EMPLOYEE'S WORK The Corporation shall have exclusive authority to determine the fees, or a procedure for establishing the fees, to be charged to clients by the Corporation for services that are provided by the Employee. All sums paid to the Employee or the Corporation in the way of fees, in cash or in kind, or otherwise for services of the Employee, shall, except as otherwise specifically agreed by the Corporation, be and remain the property of the Corporation and shall be included in the Corporation's name in such checking account or accounts as the Corporation may from time to time designate. CLIENTS AND CLIENT RECORDS The Corporation shall have the authority to determine who will be accepted as clients of the Corporation, and the Employee recognizes that such clients accepted are clients of the Corporation and not the Employee. All client records and files of any type concerning clients of the Corporation shall belong to and remain the property of the Corporation, notwithstanding the subsequent termination of the employment. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Corporation shall have the authority to establish from time to time the policies and procedures to be followed by the Employee in performing services for the Corporation. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to, employment policies, computer use policies, Internet access policies, email policies, and all other policies, procedures, directives, and mandates established by the Corporation, whether or not in written form or formally adopted. Employee shall abide by the provisions of any contract entered into by the Corporation under which the Employee provides services. Employee shall comply with the terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered by the Corporation. TERMINATION Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee is an \"at will\" employee of the Corporation. As such, no term of employment is created hereby and employee may be terminated at any time in the sole discretion of the Corporation, whether there exists any cause for termination or not. CREATIONS AND INVENTIONS Employee acknowledges and agrees that any and all work product of the Employee that is conceived or created during the Employee's employment with the Corporation is the exclusive property of the Corporation. This shall include any and all copyrights, trade secrets, confidential information, patents, trademarks, trade dress, ideas, concepts, plans, business plans, business concepts, techniques, inventions, drawings, artwork, logos, graphics, web pages, databases, software, programs, CGI's, plug ins, applications, brochures, inventions, marketing plans and concepts, and all other ideas and work product of the Employee. The Employee acknowledges and agrees that all creations shall be \"works made for hire\" as defined in the [ACT OR CODE]. Notwithstanding the fact that this material may be considered to be a work made for hire, Employee agrees, during Employee's employment and thereafter, which covenant shall survive any termination of the employment relationship, to execute any and all documents requested by the Corporation to confirm the Corporation's ownership and control of all such material, including but not limited to assignments of copyright, confirmations of work for hire status, waivers of proprietary rights, copyright application, and any other documents requested by Corporation. 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Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. 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The term of employment shall be for a period of [NUMBER] years (\"Employment Period\") to commence on [DATE], unless earlier terminated as set forth herein. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date first set forth above, and it shall continue in effect until the earlier of: The effective date of any subsequent employment agreement between the Company and the Executive; The effective date of any termination of employment as provided elsewhere herein; or [NUMBER] year(s) from the effective date hereof, provided, that this Employment Agreement shall automatically renew for successive periods of [NUMBER] years each unless either party gives written notice to other that it does not wish to automatically renew this Agreement, which written notice must be received by the other party no less than [NUMBER] days and no more than [NUMBER] days prior to the expiration of the applicable term. Duties and Responsibilities Executive will be reporting to [IDENTIFY]. Within the limitations established by the By-laws of the Company, the Executive shall have each and all of the duties and responsibilities of that position and such other or different duties on behalf of the Company, as may be assigned from time to time by [identify what person or body may assign additional responsibilities]. Location The initial principal location at which Executive shall perform services for the Company shall be [location]. Acceptance of Employment Executive accepts employment with the Company upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Executive's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Company, and to perform Executive's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. Devotion of Time to Employment The Executive shall devote the Executive's best efforts and substantially all of the Executive's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Company. The Executive shall provide services during the normal business hours of the Company as determined by the Company. Reasonable amounts of time may be allotted to personal or outside business, charitable and professional activities and shall not constitute a violation of this Agreement provided such activities do not materially interfere with the services required to be rendered hereunder. QUALIFICATIONS The Executive shall, as a condition of this Agreement, satisfy all of the qualification that are reasonably and in good faith established by the Board of Directors. Compensation Base Salary Executive shall be paid a base salary (\"Base Salary\") at the annual rate of [salary], payable in bi-weekly installments consistent with Company's payroll practices. The annual Base Salary shall be reviewed on or before [DATE] of each year, unless Executive's employment hereunder shall have been terminated earlier pursuant to this Agreement, starting on [agreed upon date] by the Board of Directors of the Company to determine if such Base Salary should be increased for the following year in recognition of services to the Company. In consideration of the services under this Agreement, Executive shall be paid the aggregate of basic compensation, bonus and benefits as hereinafter set forth. Payment Payment of all compensation to Executive hereunder shall be made in accordance with the relevant Company policies in effect from time to time, including normal payroll practices. Bonus From time to time, the Company may pay to Executive a bonus out of net revenues of the Company. Payment of any bonus compensation shall be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors or the Executive committee of the Board of Directors and the Executive shall have no entitlement to such amount absent a decision by the Company as aforesaid to make such bonus compensation. Executive shall also be entitled to a bonus determined as follows: [DESCRIBE] Benefits The Company shall provide Executive with such benefits as are provided to other senior management Of the Company. Benefits shall include at a minimum (i) paid vacation of [NUMBER] days per year, at such times as approved by the Board of Directors, (ii) health insurance coverage under the same terms as offered to other Executives of the Company, (iii) retirement and profit sharing programs as offered to other Executives of the Company, (iv) paid holidays as per the Company's policies, and (v) such other benefits and perquisites as are approved by the Board of Directors. The Company has the right to modify conditions of participation, terminate any benefit, or change insurance plans and other providers of such benefits in its sole discretion. The Executive shall be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses that are pre-approved by the Company, subject to the Company's policies and procedures therefore, and only for such items that are a necessary and integral part of the Executive's job functions. NonDeductible Compensation In the event a deduction shall be disallowed by the Internal Revenue Service or a court of competent jurisdiction for federal income tax purposes for all or any part of the payment made to Executive by the Company or any other shareholder or Executive of the Company, shall be required by the Internal Revenue Service to pay a deficiency on account of such disallowance, then Executive shall repay to the Company or such other individual required to make such payment, an amount equal to the tax imposed on the disallowed portion of such payment, plus any and all interest and penalties paid with respect thereto. The Company or other party required to make payment shall not be required to defend any proposed disallowance or other action by the Internal Revenue Service or any other state, federal, or local taxing authorities. Withholding All sums payable to Executive under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. Other Employment Benefits Business Expenses Upon submission of itemized expense statements in the manner specified by the Company, Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel and other reasonable business expenses duly incurred by Executive in the performance of his duties under this Agreement. Benefit Plans Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Company's medical and dental plans, life and disability insurance plans and retirement plans pursuant to their terms and conditions. Executive shall be entitled to participate in any other benefit plan offered by the Company to its Executives during the term of this Agreement (other than stock option or stock incentive plans, which are governed by Section 3(d) below). Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Company or any affiliate of the Company from terminating or amending any Executive benefit plan or program from time to time. Vacation Executive shall be entitled to [agreed upon number of time] weeks of vacation each year of full employment, exclusive of legal holidays, as long as the scheduling of Executive's vacation does not interfere with the Company's normal business operations.","Employment Agreement Executive","12",97,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/employment-agreement_executive-D543.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/543.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#543.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[166,167,168],{"label":18,"url":91},{"label":122,"url":123},{"label":125,"url":126},"employment agreement executive","/template/employment-agreement-executive-D543",false,{"seo":173,"reviewer":185,"legal_disclaimer":189,"quick_facts":190,"at_a_glance":192,"personas":196,"variants":221,"glossary":248,"clauses":282,"how_to_fill":333,"common_mistakes":374,"faqs":399,"industries":427,"comparisons":444,"diy_vs_lawyer":456,"jurisdictions":469,"related_template_ids_curated":490,"schema":498,"classification":499},{"meta_title":174,"meta_description":175,"primary_keyword":15,"secondary_keywords":176},"Real Estate Broker Job Description Template | BIB","Free real estate broker job description template covering duties, licensing requirements, commission structure, and performance expectations.",[177,178,179,180,181,182,183,184],"real estate broker job description template","real estate broker job description word","real estate broker duties and responsibilities","real estate broker position description","real estate broker employment description","broker job description template free","real estate broker role template","real estate brokerage job description",{"name":186,"credential":187,"reviewed_date":188},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",true,{"difficulty":191,"legal_review_recommended":189,"signature_required":189,"notarization_required":171},"medium",{"what_it_is":193,"when_you_need_it":194,"whats_inside":195},"A Real Estate Broker Job Description is a formal document that defines the scope of a licensed broker's role within a brokerage, including duties, licensing and compliance requirements, commission structure, performance expectations, and reporting obligations. This free Word download gives you an editable, legally structured starting point you can tailor to your brokerage's specific needs and export as PDF for onboarding or employment purposes.\n","Use it when hiring or onboarding a new licensed broker, formalizing an existing broker's role within your firm, or establishing written performance and compliance standards for all producing brokers on your team.\n","Role identification, licensing and regulatory requirements, core duties and responsibilities, reporting structure, commission and compensation terms, performance expectations, confidentiality obligations, and termination conditions.\n",[197,201,205,209,213,217],{"title":198,"use_case":199,"icon_asset_id":200},"Brokerage owners","Formalizing broker roles and commission terms before bringing on a new hire","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":202,"use_case":203,"icon_asset_id":204},"HR managers at real estate firms","Standardizing job descriptions across multiple broker positions and locations","persona-hr-manager",{"title":206,"use_case":207,"icon_asset_id":208},"Managing brokers","Documenting performance expectations and compliance duties for associate brokers","persona-operations-director",{"title":210,"use_case":211,"icon_asset_id":212},"Real estate franchise operators","Meeting franchisor requirements for documented broker role definitions","persona-franchise-applicant",{"title":214,"use_case":215,"icon_asset_id":216},"Startup real estate firms","Creating their first formal broker job description when scaling from a solo practice","persona-startup-founder",{"title":218,"use_case":219,"icon_asset_id":220},"Commercial real estate companies","Distinguishing broker duties across residential, commercial, and property management divisions","persona-ceo",[222,226,230,233,236,240,244],{"situation":223,"recommended_template":224,"slug":225},"Hiring a licensed associate broker who works under a managing broker","Associate Real Estate Broker Job 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a transaction commission between the brokerage and the individual broker, typically ranging from 50/50 to 90/10 depending on production volume and seniority.",{"term":262,"definition":263},"Fiduciary Duty","A legal obligation requiring the broker to act in the best interests of the client — including duties of loyalty, disclosure, confidentiality, obedience, and accountability.",{"term":265,"definition":266},"MLS (Multiple Listing Service)","A shared database of property listings that licensed brokers and agents access to list properties and find buyer opportunities in a given market.",{"term":268,"definition":269},"NAR Code of Ethics","The National Association of Realtors' enforceable standards of professional conduct governing members' dealings with clients, the public, and other real estate professionals.",{"term":271,"definition":272},"Dual Agency","A situation where a single broker or brokerage represents both the buyer and seller in the same transaction — heavily regulated or prohibited in several jurisdictions.",{"term":274,"definition":275},"Errors and Omissions Insurance (E&O)","Professional liability coverage protecting brokers against claims arising from mistakes, misrepresentations, or omissions made in the course of providing real estate services.",{"term":277,"definition":278},"Desk Fee","A flat monthly fee paid by a broker to the brokerage in exchange for office resources and operating support, often used in lieu of a commission split arrangement.",{"term":280,"definition":281},"Production Target","A defined minimum transaction volume or gross commission income the broker is expected to generate within a specified period, used as a performance benchmark.",[283,288,293,298,303,308,313,318,323,328],{"name":284,"plain_english":285,"sample_language":286,"common_mistake":287},"Role Identification and Reporting Structure","States the official job title, the brokerage entity employing or engaging the broker, and the person or role to whom the broker reports directly.","Position Title: Licensed Real Estate Broker. Employer: [BROKERAGE LEGAL NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE]. Reports to: [MANAGING BROKER NAME / TITLE]. Office Location: [OFFICE ADDRESS].","Listing the trade name instead of the brokerage's registered legal entity. If a licensing board audit or dispute arises, the document must match the licensed entity name on file.",{"name":289,"plain_english":290,"sample_language":291,"common_mistake":292},"Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Requirements","Specifies the minimum license type required, the jurisdiction in which it must be active, continuing education obligations, and the broker's duty to maintain compliance with all applicable real estate laws.","Broker shall hold an active [STATE] real estate broker license at all times during employment. Broker is responsible for completing [X] hours of continuing education per [PERIOD] as required by [STATE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION]. Broker shall comply with all applicable provisions of [STATE REAL ESTATE ACT] and NAR Code of Ethics.","Omitting continuing education obligations. A broker whose license lapses due to missed CE hours cannot legally transact — leaving the brokerage liable for any deals in progress.",{"name":294,"plain_english":295,"sample_language":296,"common_mistake":297},"Core Duties and Responsibilities","Lists the broker's primary job functions — listing properties, representing buyers or sellers, negotiating transactions, drafting contracts, supervising agents, and maintaining client relationships.","Broker's duties include: (a) listing residential and commercial properties on [MLS PLATFORM]; (b) representing buyers and sellers in purchase, sale, and lease transactions; (c) negotiating offers and counteroffers; (d) preparing and reviewing purchase agreements, listing agreements, and disclosure forms; (e) supervising and mentoring licensed sales agents as directed by [MANAGING BROKER].","Listing duties so narrowly that the broker cannot be directed to perform reasonable adjacent tasks — or so broadly that performance management becomes impossible because no specific expectation is set.",{"name":299,"plain_english":300,"sample_language":301,"common_mistake":302},"Commission Structure and Compensation","Defines the commission split between broker and brokerage, any desk fees, bonus thresholds, and how and when commissions are paid out.","Broker shall receive [X]% of the gross commission income on transactions closed by Broker. Commission payments shall be disbursed within [5] business days of brokerage receipt of funds. Desk fee of $[AMOUNT] per month is due on the [1st] of each month regardless of production.","Describing commission terms only in a verbal agreement or separate email rather than in the binding job description. Commission disputes are the leading source of broker-brokerage litigation.",{"name":304,"plain_english":305,"sample_language":306,"common_mistake":307},"Production Targets and Performance Expectations","Sets measurable benchmarks for transaction volume or gross commission income the broker is expected to achieve, along with the review cadence and consequences for missing targets.","Broker is expected to close a minimum of [X] transactions per [QUARTER / YEAR] or generate a minimum of $[AMOUNT] in gross commission income per [PERIOD]. Performance will be reviewed [QUARTERLY / ANNUALLY] by [MANAGING BROKER / HR].","Setting production targets without defining what happens if they are not met. Targets without stated consequences are unenforceable and create ambiguity at termination.",{"name":309,"plain_english":310,"sample_language":311,"common_mistake":312},"Client and Data Confidentiality","Requires the broker to protect client personal information, transaction data, and brokerage proprietary information — including after the employment relationship ends.","Broker shall not disclose or use any client personal information, transaction records, or Brokerage Confidential Information without prior written consent. This obligation survives termination of this Agreement for a period of [X] years.","Failing to define what constitutes 'Confidential Information.' Courts apply a reasonableness test — an overbroad definition can render the entire clause unenforceable.",{"name":314,"plain_english":315,"sample_language":316,"common_mistake":317},"Non-Solicitation of Clients and Agents","Restricts a departing broker from soliciting the brokerage's clients or recruiting its agents for a defined period after leaving.","For [12] months following separation, Broker shall not (a) solicit or accept business from any client with whom Broker had contact during the [24] months preceding separation, or (b) solicit, recruit, or induce any agent or employee of Brokerage to leave.","Using a client list sourced from the MLS — which is shared public infrastructure — as the basis for non-solicitation. Non-solicitation is most defensible when limited to clients the broker personally cultivated through brokerage resources.",{"name":319,"plain_english":320,"sample_language":321,"common_mistake":322},"Errors and Omissions Insurance Obligations","Specifies whether the brokerage or broker is responsible for maintaining E&O coverage, the minimum coverage amount required, and the obligation to provide certificates of insurance.","Broker shall maintain Errors and Omissions insurance with minimum coverage of $[AMOUNT] per occurrence and $[AMOUNT] aggregate. Broker shall provide Brokerage with a certificate of insurance within [10] days of hire and upon each renewal.","Assuming the brokerage's master E&O policy automatically covers all brokers. Many policies exclude independent contractors or brokers with prior claims — leaving gaps in coverage that expose both parties.",{"name":324,"plain_english":325,"sample_language":326,"common_mistake":327},"Termination, Notice, and License Portability","States the notice period required for voluntary or employer-initiated termination, immediate-termination triggers (e.g., license revocation), and the process for transferring the broker's license to another firm.","Either party may terminate this Agreement with [30] days' written notice. Brokerage may terminate immediately upon revocation, suspension, or lapse of Broker's license. Upon termination, Broker shall transfer license affiliation within [X] business days and return all Brokerage property and client files.","No provision for license portability on termination. Without it, pending transactions can stall for weeks while the broker and brokerage dispute file ownership and commission splits on deals in escrow.",{"name":329,"plain_english":330,"sample_language":331,"common_mistake":332},"Governing Law and Dispute Resolution","Specifies which jurisdiction's real estate and employment laws govern the agreement and how disputes — including commission claims — are resolved.","This Agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE / PROVINCE]. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by [AAA / JAMS / REALTOR ASSOCIATION ARBITRATION PANEL] in [CITY], except claims for injunctive relief or license-related regulatory proceedings.","Choosing a governing law that differs from the state where the broker is licensed and practicing. Real estate licensing laws are jurisdiction-specific and cannot be contracted around.",[334,339,344,349,354,359,364,369],{"step":335,"title":336,"description":337,"tip":338},1,"Enter the brokerage's registered legal entity name","Use the full legal name under which the brokerage holds its real estate license — not a trade name or DBA. Include the entity type (LLC, corporation, partnership) and the state of formation.","Cross-reference the name against your state real estate commission's license lookup to confirm an exact match.",{"step":340,"title":341,"description":342,"tip":343},2,"Specify the license type and jurisdiction requirements","Identify the specific broker license category required — associate broker, managing broker, or designated broker — and list the jurisdiction's CE hour requirements and renewal cycle.","If the broker operates in multiple states, list each jurisdiction's license requirement separately. Multi-state broker compliance is a common audit trigger.",{"step":345,"title":346,"description":347,"tip":348},3,"Define the reporting structure clearly","Name the managing broker or supervisor the position reports to, not just a job title. If the brokerage has multiple offices, specify which office this role is assigned to.","In states that require a designated broker, confirm that person's name and license number are on file with the real estate commission before executing the document.",{"step":350,"title":351,"description":352,"tip":353},4,"Detail the commission split and desk fee structure","Enter the exact commission split percentage, the payment timeline after deal closing, any production-based split tiers, and the monthly desk fee amount if applicable. State the currency.","If the split changes based on annual production milestones, include a table showing each threshold and corresponding split — vague 'tiered commission' language creates disputes.",{"step":355,"title":356,"description":357,"tip":358},5,"Set specific production targets with consequences","Enter the minimum transaction count or gross commission income target per quarter or year. State explicitly whether missing the target triggers a performance review, a commission split change, or grounds for termination.","Targets that are too aggressive drive broker turnover; targets that are too low have no practical effect. Benchmark against your market's average closed transactions per active broker.",{"step":360,"title":361,"description":362,"tip":363},6,"Tailor the non-solicitation scope to the broker's actual client contact","Limit non-solicitation to clients the broker personally represented through brokerage resources, not all clients in the brokerage's CRM. Set a duration of 12 months for most roles.","In California, non-solicitation of clients in real estate has been challenged under the same framework as non-competes. Have California agreements reviewed by a real estate attorney.",{"step":365,"title":366,"description":367,"tip":368},7,"Confirm E&O coverage and attach a certificate","Specify whether the brokerage's master policy or the broker's individual policy provides coverage, the minimum limits, and when proof of insurance must be delivered.","Request the insurer's declarations page, not just a certificate — declarations confirm the policy actually covers real estate brokerage activities and lists exclusions.",{"step":370,"title":371,"description":372,"tip":373},8,"Sign before the broker's first active transaction","Both parties must execute the agreement before the broker represents any client under the brokerage's license. Post-transaction signature raises consideration problems and leaves the brokerage without enforceable confidentiality and non-solicitation terms on any deals already in progress.","Use Business in a Box eSign to timestamp execution and store the countersigned copy in BIB Drive alongside the broker's license certificate.",[375,379,383,387,391,395],{"mistake":376,"why_it_matters":377,"fix":378},"Omitting license lapse as an immediate termination trigger","A broker whose license is suspended or revoked cannot legally represent clients. Every transaction they touch after lapse exposes the brokerage to regulatory sanctions and civil liability.","Add an explicit clause stating that license revocation, suspension, or lapse constitutes grounds for immediate termination without notice or severance, and require the broker to notify the brokerage within 24 hours of any license issue.",{"mistake":380,"why_it_matters":381,"fix":382},"Leaving commission split terms out of the job description","Commission disputes are the most litigated broker-brokerage issue. Without a written split agreement attached to or incorporated into the job description, the broker can claim a verbal agreement for a higher split.","State the exact commission split percentage, any production-based tiers, the payout timeline, and how splits are handled on deals that close after termination — all in the signed document.",{"mistake":384,"why_it_matters":385,"fix":386},"Using a trade name instead of the licensed legal entity","If the document names 'ABC Realty' but the licensed entity is 'ABC Realty LLC,' the job description may not be enforceable against the legal entity that holds the broker's license affiliation.","Verify the exact registered name with your state real estate commission and use that name verbatim in the parties section.",{"mistake":388,"why_it_matters":389,"fix":390},"No provision for in-escrow deals at termination","When a broker leaves mid-transaction, ownership of the file, client relationship, and earned commission becomes contested. Without a written protocol, deals fall through and the brokerage faces both client and broker claims simultaneously.","Include a clause specifying how commissions are split on pending transactions at the time of termination — for example, a pro-rated formula based on transaction stage — and who takes responsibility for seeing deals to close.",{"mistake":392,"why_it_matters":393,"fix":394},"Applying a one-size non-solicitation clause regardless of role","A non-solicitation clause covering every client in the brokerage's database is routinely found overbroad and unenforceable, voiding the protection entirely.","Limit non-solicitation to clients the broker personally represented or with whom the broker had direct contact during a defined lookback period — typically 24 months preceding separation.",{"mistake":396,"why_it_matters":397,"fix":398},"Not specifying who is responsible for E&O insurance","If both parties assume the other's policy applies and neither verifies, a claim against a broker with no active coverage leaves the brokerage as the only solvent defendant.","State explicitly whether coverage comes from the brokerage's master E&O policy or the broker's individual policy, confirm the limits in writing, and require an annual certificate of insurance.",[400,403,406,409,412,415,418,421,424],{"question":401,"answer":402},"What is a real estate broker job description?","A real estate broker job description is a formal document that defines the duties, licensing requirements, commission structure, performance expectations, and compliance obligations of a licensed broker working within a brokerage. It functions both as an operational guide for the broker and as a binding record of agreed terms — covering everything from daily responsibilities and reporting structure to non-solicitation restrictions and termination conditions.\n",{"question":404,"answer":405},"What should a real estate broker job description include?","At minimum it should cover: the brokerage's legal entity name and the broker's job title, active license requirements and continuing education obligations, core duties (listing, buyer and seller representation, contract preparation, agent supervision), commission split and desk fee terms, production targets, client confidentiality obligations, non-solicitation restrictions, E&O insurance requirements, termination notice and license portability provisions, and governing law. Missing commission or termination terms are the most common sources of disputes.\n",{"question":407,"answer":408},"Is a real estate broker job description legally binding?","When signed by both parties, a job description that includes compensation terms, confidentiality obligations, and termination provisions is generally treated as a binding contract in most jurisdictions. Courts have enforced commission split terms and non-solicitation clauses found in signed broker job descriptions. The document should be executed before the broker's first transaction to ensure all restrictive covenants have adequate consideration.\n",{"question":410,"answer":411},"What is the difference between a real estate broker and a real estate agent?","A real estate agent holds a salesperson license and must work under the supervision of a licensed broker. A broker has completed additional education and licensing requirements that allow them to operate independently, open their own brokerage, and supervise agents. Job descriptions for these two roles differ significantly in scope of authority, supervision obligations, and licensing requirements — using the wrong template for the wrong role creates compliance gaps.\n",{"question":413,"answer":414},"Can a real estate broker be classified as an independent contractor?","Yes — many brokerages engage brokers as independent contractors rather than employees, particularly when the broker sets their own schedule, pays their own expenses, and is compensated entirely on commission. In that case, a separate independent contractor agreement typically accompanies or replaces the job description. Misclassifying an employee broker as a contractor triggers back-tax liability and benefit claims; the IRS and most state labor agencies apply a multi-factor test to make the determination.\n",{"question":416,"answer":417},"What commission split is standard for a real estate broker?","Commission splits vary widely by market, production volume, and brokerage model. Traditional brokerages typically start at a 50/50 or 60/40 (broker/brokerage) split for new brokers, escalating to 70/30 or 80/20 as production increases. High-production brokers at independent firms sometimes negotiate 90/10 splits with a desk fee. Flat-fee and 100%-commission models are increasingly common at virtual brokerages. Whatever structure is agreed, it must be documented in writing before the broker's first transaction.\n",{"question":419,"answer":420},"What happens to pending transactions when a real estate broker leaves a brokerage?","Without a written protocol, in-escrow transactions become contested — both the broker and brokerage may claim the commission, and the client may be left without clear representation. A well-drafted job description includes a clause defining how commissions on pending deals are split at termination (typically based on transaction stage), who is responsible for seeing deals to close, and how client files are transferred. Some state real estate commissions also have rules governing file retention that override any contractual provision.\n",{"question":422,"answer":423},"Do non-solicitation clauses in real estate broker agreements hold up in court?","Non-solicitation clauses are generally more enforceable than non-competes in real estate, but they must be narrowly tailored to be upheld. Courts regularly void clauses that restrict contact with all brokerage clients rather than just those the broker personally served. A restriction limited to clients the broker directly represented, lasting 12 months, is typically the outer limit of what courts will enforce. California applies especially strict scrutiny and requires careful drafting.\n",{"question":425,"answer":426},"Does a real estate broker job description need to be reviewed by a lawyer?","For a straightforward associate broker hire at a single-office, single-state brokerage, a high-quality template is often sufficient. Legal review is advisable when hiring a managing or designated broker with supervisory authority, when the broker will operate across multiple jurisdictions, when significant E&O exposure exists, or when the commission structure includes equity, profit-sharing, or complex tiered arrangements. A 1–2 hour review by a real estate attorney typically costs $300–$600 and is worthwhile for senior hires.\n",[428,432,436,440],{"industry":429,"icon_asset_id":430,"specifics":431},"Residential Real Estate","industry-real-estate","Buyer and seller representation, MLS compliance, open house obligations, and disclosure form requirements are central to the duties clause.",{"industry":433,"icon_asset_id":434,"specifics":435},"Commercial Real Estate","industry-professional-services","Lease negotiation, tenant representation, and complex deal structures require production targets expressed in dollar volume rather than transaction count.",{"industry":437,"icon_asset_id":438,"specifics":439},"Property Management","industry-construction","Brokers in property management roles carry dual responsibilities for leasing and asset oversight, requiring separate duty schedules and distinct commission and fee structures.",{"industry":441,"icon_asset_id":442,"specifics":443},"Real Estate Franchise Networks","industry-retail","Franchise systems often mandate standardized job descriptions that incorporate brand standards, franchisor code-of-conduct obligations, and approved commission split ranges.",[445,447,451,453],{"vs":228,"vs_template_id":229,"summary":446},"An independent contractor agreement governs the engagement of a broker as a self-employed professional rather than an employee — no benefits, no tax withholding, and the broker controls their own schedule. A job description assumes an employment relationship with supervision and set performance expectations. Misclassifying an employee broker as a contractor triggers back-tax and benefit liability; use the right template for the actual relationship.",{"vs":448,"vs_template_id":449,"summary":450},"Real Estate Agent Job Description","real-estate-agent-job-description-D11698","A real estate agent job description covers a salesperson who must work under broker supervision and cannot operate independently. A broker job description includes the additional authority, supervisory duties, and licensing requirements that distinguish a broker from an agent. Using an agent template for a broker hire leaves supervision obligations and compliance duties undocumented.",{"vs":246,"vs_template_id":247,"summary":452},"An employment contract governs the full legal relationship between employer and employee — including IP assignment, severance, and detailed termination terms. A job description focuses on role scope, duties, and compensation, and is typically incorporated by reference into the employment contract. For senior broker hires, both documents should be executed together.",{"vs":83,"vs_template_id":454,"summary":455},"property-manager-job-description-D11700","A property manager job description covers ongoing asset management — tenant relations, maintenance coordination, rent collection, and financial reporting — rather than transaction brokerage. Some brokers also perform property management duties, but the two roles carry different licensing requirements, liability exposures, and compensation structures that warrant separate documents.",{"use_template":457,"template_plus_review":461,"custom_drafted":465},{"best_for":458,"cost":459,"time":460},"Single-office brokerages hiring associate brokers in a single US state or Canadian province","Free","20–30 minutes",{"best_for":462,"cost":463,"time":464},"Multi-state operations, managing broker hires with supervisory authority, or complex commission arrangements","$300–$600","1–3 days",{"best_for":466,"cost":467,"time":468},"Designated broker agreements, equity-sharing arrangements, franchise compliance, or cross-border broker engagements","$1,000–$3,500+","1–2 weeks",[470,475,480,485],{"code":471,"name":472,"flag_asset_id":473,"note":474},"us","United States","flag-us","Real estate broker licensing is regulated at the state level — requirements vary significantly across the 50 states. Most states require a minimum number of hours as a licensed salesperson before qualifying for a broker license, and mandate continuing education for renewal. Non-solicitation clauses are generally enforceable if narrowly scoped, but California, Minnesota, and North Dakota apply strict scrutiny. Dual-agency rules differ by state; some require written consent, others prohibit it outright.",{"code":476,"name":477,"flag_asset_id":478,"note":479},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Real estate brokerage in Canada is provincially regulated. In Ontario, the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act (REBBA) governs broker conduct and mandates written agreements for broker-brokerage relationships. British Columbia's Real Estate Services Act requires brokers to be registered with the BC Financial Services Authority. Quebec requires all brokerage contracts to be in French for provincially regulated firms. Commission-split disputes are adjudicated by provincial real estate councils, not courts, in most provinces.",{"code":481,"name":482,"flag_asset_id":483,"note":484},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","The UK does not require a statutory license to act as an estate agent, but the Estate Agents Act 1979 and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 impose significant conduct obligations. Brokers who handle client funds must comply with anti-money laundering regulations under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. Membership in a redress scheme (Property Ombudsman or Property Redress Scheme) is legally required. Non-solicitation clauses are enforceable if reasonable in scope and duration.",{"code":486,"name":487,"flag_asset_id":488,"note":489},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","Real estate brokerage regulation varies substantially across EU member states — Germany, France, and the Netherlands each impose distinct licensing, registration, and conduct requirements. GDPR applies to all client data held by brokers and must be referenced in confidentiality provisions; data retention policies for client transaction records must comply with national GDPR implementation. Several member states require brokers to hold professional indemnity insurance as a condition of practice. Non-solicitation enforceability is generally recognized but must comply with national employment law.",[235,232,229,247,491,492,239,493,494,495,496,497],"job-offer-letter-long-D12769","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","fixed-term-contract-D13225","remote-work-agreement-D13282","employee-dismissal-letter-D508","general-non-compete-agreement-D882","real-estate-purchase-agreement-D13234",{"emit_how_to":189,"emit_defined_term":189},{"primary_folder":91,"secondary_folder":93,"document_type":500,"industry":501,"business_stage":502,"tags":503,"confidence":508},"form","real-estate","all-stages",[501,504,505,506,507],"hiring","compliance","job-description","broker",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Real Estate Broker Job Description?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Real Estate Broker Job Description\u003C/strong> is a formal document that defines the scope, responsibilities, licensing requirements, compensation terms, and conduct standards of a licensed broker operating within a brokerage. Unlike a generic job posting, a signed broker job description creates enforceable obligations on both sides — establishing the commission split, production expectations, client confidentiality duties, non-solicitation restrictions, and termination procedures that govern the broker-brokerage relationship from day one. This free Word download gives managing brokers and brokerage owners a structured, legally grounded starting point they can customize and execute before the broker's first transaction.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Operating without a signed broker job description exposes a brokerage to three specific and costly failure points. First, commission disputes: without a written split agreement, a departing broker can claim a verbal arrangement for a higher percentage — and courts frequently side with the broker when no written record exists. Second, in-escrow chaos: when a broker exits mid-transaction with no documented protocol, pending deals stall, clients lose representation, and the brokerage faces simultaneous claims from the client and the departing broker over who owns the file and the commission. Third, unenforceable non-solicitation: courts void clauses that are not tied to the broker's actual client relationships — meaning a poorly drafted or unsigned document provides zero protection when a broker leaves and calls your top clients the next morning. This template closes all three gaps in 20 minutes and provides the foundation for a legally sound broker-brokerage relationship from the first day of engagement.\u003C/p>\n",1778773456977]