Texas Broker of Record & Designated Broker Services
Need a Broker of Record in Texas?
We provide a licensed Designated Broker registered with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) so your company can legally operate, transact, and scale in Texas without delays. From PropTech platforms to institutional investors and property managers, we deliver brokerage licensing, compliance oversight, and audit-ready infrastructure from day one.
Do You Need a Broker of Record in Texas?
If your company engages in real estate transactions, referral-based compensation, property management, or brokerage-related activity in Texas, you are typically required to operate under a licensed Broker of Record registered with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).
This applies to:
- PropTech platforms facilitating transactions or referrals
- Property management companies collecting rent or leasing units
- Institutional investors acquiring or disposing of real estate at scale
- Companies monetizing real estate leads or transaction activity
Designated Broker Placement
Need a Designated Broker in Texas?
We provide a licensed Broker of Record registered with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) to supervise your brokerage. We handle:
- TREC broker designation filings
- Brokerage entity licensing and registration
- Ongoing broker supervision and compliance
- Continuing education and license renewal management
Your Designated Broker covers:
- LLCs and corporate brokerages
- New market entry and existing brokerage transitions
- Multi-location and branch office structures
TREC Compliance & Audit Readiness
What does a Texas Broker of Record actually do?
We ensure your brokerage meets all TREC compliance requirements, including:
- Trust fund handling procedures
- Policies and procedures manuals
- Record retention systems
- Supervision of licensed and unlicensed staff
We proactively prepare your business for TREC audits, reducing risk from:
- Trust fund violations
- Unauthorized activity
- Compliance failures
Licensing & Regulatory Advisory
Not sure if your business model complies with Texas real estate licensing laws?
We provide licensing analysis and regulatory guidance to ensure your operations, compensation structure, and transaction flow align with the Texas Real Estate License Act (TRELA) and TREC requirements.
Including:
- Referral fees and compensation structures (TRELA §1101.652)
- Dual agency disclosure and informed consent requirements
- Buyer-broker representation agreements (SB 1968)
- Advertising and marketing compliance (including digital platforms)
- Supervision requirements for licensed and unlicensed personnel
Transaction Support & Broker Oversight
Running high-volume or complex real estate transactions in Texas?
We provide Broker of Record oversight in Texas, ensuring every deal is properly supervised and structured under Texas law.
We support:
- Institutional acquisitions and dispositions
- High-volume transaction pipelines and programmatic buying models
- PropTech-enabled brokerage and marketplace platforms
- Off-market and direct-to-seller acquisition strategies
- Referral-based and lead monetization business models
Property Management & Multifamily Broker of Record
Need a Broker of Record for property management or multifamily operations in Texas?
Property management and multifamily operations are licensed real estate activity under the Texas Real Estate License Act. We provide:
- Broker supervision for leasing, rent collection, and tenant management
- Trust fund compliance oversight
- Acquisition, due diligence, and lease-up compliance
- Ongoing portfolio supervision at institutional scale
MLS Access & Data Infrastructure
Need MLS access in Texas?
We provide MLS membership and data infrastructure for companies that need property data for underwriting, modeling, acquisitions, and asset management. Our coverage includes:
- MLS membership and access across Texas markets
- Property data for underwriting and investment analysis
- Listing and disposition support through MLS networks
- BPO and valuation coordination
Multi-State Broker of Record Services
Operating across multiple states?
We provide multi-state Broker of Record services, coordinating your Texas licensing with your broader national compliance strategy so your business can operate seamlessly across jurisdictions.
With PropTech Advisors, you get:
- A single partner for Broker of Record coverage across multiple states
- Consistent compliance standards across all jurisdictions
- Centralized oversight of licensing, supervision, and regulatory requirements
- Scalable brokerage infrastructure aligned with your growth
Brokerage Formation & Entity Structuring
Starting a new brokerage or expanding into Texas?
We help companies form and structure their brokerage entities to meet Texas TREC requirements from the ground up, so your business is built on a compliant foundation from day one.
We assist with:
- TREC brokerage license applications and entity registration
- Corporate, LLC, and partnership entity structuring for brokerage operations
- Designated Broker designation and TREC filings
- Branch office registration and multi-location setup
- Trust account establishment and TREC-compliant account procedures
PropTech Platforms
Platforms facilitating transactions, referrals, or real estate workflows that trigger licensing requirements under Texas law.
FinTech
Brokerage licensing for FinTech companies intersecting with real estate law, including lending platforms, fractional ownership, and transaction technology.
Multifamily
Brokerage compliance and broker supervision for multifamily acquisitions, lease-up, and ongoing portfolio management.
Property Management
Broker supervision for leasing, rent collection, and residential operations requiring TREC compliance.
Institutional SFR Investors
Broker of Record support for single-family rental acquisition programs, dispositions, and portfolio-scale transactions.
Short-Term Rental Operators
Brokerage compliance for STR and vacation rental companies operating in regulated Texas markets.
Corporate Housing
Broker of Record services for corporate housing providers, furnished rental operators, and relocation companies operating in Texas.
CRE Property Management
Broker of Record and compliance infrastructure for commercial PM firms managing office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use properties in Texas.
CRE Brokerage
Designated Broker placement and TREC compliance for commercial brokerages handling leasing, sales, and tenant representation in Texas.
Principal-Led Oversight
Work directly with the licensed Broker of Record responsible for your compliance, not a passive network provider.
Built for Modern Real Estate Models
We specialize in PropTech, institutional investors, and complex transaction structures, not traditional retail brokerage.
Real Compliance, Not Just a License
We deliver audit-ready systems, trust fund compliance, and regulatory guidance, not just a name on your license.
From Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston to Austin, San Antonio, and El Paso, we provide licensed broker supervision and TREC compliance infrastructure across every major Texas market.
What is a Designated Broker in Texas and why do I need one?
A Designated Broker is the licensed real estate broker who holds supervisory and compliance responsibility for all real estate activity conducted under a brokerage. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1101 (the Texas Real Estate License Act, or TRELA) requires every brokerage to operate under a licensed broker registered with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).
The Designated Broker must hold an active Texas real estate broker license, complete the mandatory 6-hour Broker Responsibility Course, maintain 18 hours of continuing education every two years, and ensure the brokerage's operations comply with TRELA and TREC rules. If your company buys, sells, leases, manages, or facilitates real estate transactions in Texas, you need a Designated Broker to operate legally.
Does my PropTech platform need a real estate license in Texas?
If your platform facilitates, coordinates, or earns compensation from real estate transactions, it almost certainly requires broker licensing. TRELA's definition of brokerage activity is broad — it covers listing, selling, buying, exchanging, leasing, rent collection, and negotiating loans secured by real property. Referral activity for compensation also triggers licensing requirements under TRELA §1101.652.
This applies to iBuyer platforms, fractional ownership products, property management technology, SFR acquisition programs, short-term rental platforms, and mortgage technology companies. TREC can pursue enforcement actions, fines, license revocation, and civil penalties for unlicensed activity.
What is SB 1968 and how does it affect my brokerage?
Senate Bill 1968, effective January 1, 2026, modernizes the Texas Real Estate License Act. Key changes include: a written buyer-representation agreement is now required before any substantive action beyond unlocking a door; a new "non-representation" status allows agents to show property without full agency; the Information About Brokerage Services (IABS) form has been updated; and all brokers must now complete the 6-hour Broker Responsibility Course regardless of whether they sponsor agents. PropTech Advisors ensures your brokerage operations comply with all SB 1968 requirements.
What are the trust account requirements in Texas?
Texas requires that brokers maintain trust accounts for client funds, separate from the broker's personal or operating accounts. Trust account compliance is a primary focus of TREC audits. The Designated Broker is responsible for proper handling, accounting, and disbursement of all trust funds. Commingling client funds with broker funds is a serious violation that can result in license suspension or revocation.
PropTech Advisors ensures your trust account procedures are fully compliant with TREC requirements, including proper account setup, record-keeping, and reconciliation procedures.
What is the IABS form and when must it be provided?
The Information About Brokerage Services (IABS) form is a mandatory disclosure required by TREC. It must be provided to prospective buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords at the first substantive communication. The IABS explains the types of agency relationships available and that broker compensation is negotiable. As of January 1, 2026, the IABS form has been updated under SB 1968 to reflect new non-representation and buyer-representation requirements. Failure to provide this disclosure can result in disciplinary action.
How quickly can PropTech Advisors provide a Designated Broker in Texas?
Because we maintain active Texas broker licensing and TREC compliance, we can typically onboard new clients significantly faster than the months-long process of recruiting, qualifying, and designating your own broker. The exact timeline depends on the complexity of your brokerage structure and TREC's processing queue, but our goal is to get you operational as quickly as the regulatory process allows.
What about broker renewal and continuing education in Texas?
Texas real estate broker licenses renew every two years. Brokers must complete 18 hours of continuing education, including the mandatory 6-hour Broker Responsibility Course (required for all brokers as of January 1, 2026, regardless of whether they sponsor agents), plus additional hours in legal updates and elective topics. As your Designated Broker provider, PropTech Advisors handles all continuing education and renewal obligations, ensuring uninterrupted license coverage.
Can PropTech Advisors serve as my broker of record in states other than Texas?
Yes. PropTech Advisors is licensed in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. Texas is one of our core markets, but we provide Broker of Record and brokerage compliance infrastructure nationwide. Whether you're operating in one state or fifty, we deliver consistent compliance standards and centralized broker oversight across every jurisdiction. Contact us to discuss your multi-state licensing needs.
What are the new broker experience requirements in Texas?
As of January 1, 2026, TREC increased the minimum qualifying experience points for a broker license from 360 to 720 points. Applicants must have at least four years of active experience as a licensed sales agent during the preceding five years. Additionally, a bachelor's degree now only satisfies 300 of the required 630 hours of related education (previously it covered all 630 hours). These higher standards reinforce the importance of working with an experienced, established Broker of Record like PropTech Advisors.
Initial Consultation
We evaluate your business model and licensing requirements.
Broker Placement & Setup
We designate a Texas Broker of Record and establish compliance infrastructure.
Ongoing Compliance & Oversight
We supervise operations and ensure continuous TREC compliance.
Get in Touch
Have questions about Broker of Record services in Texas? Whether you're launching a new brokerage, expanding into Texas, or need compliance support, we're here to help.