Broker Sponsorship in California
Licensed broker supervision for property management companies and real estate teams
What is Broker Sponsorship?
Broker sponsorship: also called having a sponsoring broker or Broker of Record: is when a licensed real estate broker provides the supervision required by California law for your real estate activities.
California Business and Professions Code Section 10131 requires all real estate activities to be conducted under a licensed broker. This includes property management, leasing, rent collection, and sales. If you don't have your own broker's license, you need a sponsoring broker.
Loom Realty provides broker sponsorship for property management companies throughout California, starting at $500/month.
Why You Need a Sponsoring Broker
Legal Requirement
California law requires all real estate activities to be conducted under a licensed broker. Operating without broker supervision is illegal and can result in DRE enforcement action, fines, and loss of license.
Cost Effective
Getting your own broker's license requires years of experience, extensive testing, and ongoing education. Broker sponsorship lets you operate legally without the time and expense of becoming a broker yourself.
Compliance Support
A good sponsoring broker provides more than just a license number. Loom Realty includes DRE compliance oversight, trust fund review, advertising compliance, and guidance on complaints or investigations.
Maintain Independence
Unlike joining a traditional brokerage, broker sponsorship lets you keep your company name, branding, and business model. We provide supervision, not control over your business operations.
Broker Sponsorship Pricing
Simple, flat-fee pricing with no transaction fees or hidden costs.
Property Management
+ $500 one-time onboarding
- Licensed broker supervision
- DRE compliance oversight
- Trust fund compliance review
- AOA + AAGLA + CAR forms
- Written compliance manual
- Advertising review
- DRE complaint guidance
Broker Sponsorship FAQ
What is broker sponsorship?
Broker sponsorship (also called having a "sponsoring broker") is when a licensed real estate broker provides supervision for agents or companies who don't have their own broker's license. In California, this is legally required: you cannot conduct real estate activities without broker supervision.
Is broker sponsorship the same as Broker of Record?
Yes. "Broker sponsorship," "sponsoring broker," and "Broker of Record" all refer to the same service: a licensed broker providing supervision for your real estate activities. Different people use different terms, but the legal requirement and service are identical.
Who needs a sponsoring broker in California?
Property management companies, real estate sales teams, individual agents, and any company conducting real estate activities for others needs a sponsoring broker. If you lease properties, collect rent, manage properties for owners, or sell real estate, you need broker supervision.
How much does broker sponsorship cost?
Loom Realty offers broker sponsorship starting at $500/month for property management companies, with a $500 one-time onboarding fee. This includes full compliance infrastructure, forms access, and ongoing broker availability.
Can I get broker sponsorship without joining a traditional brokerage?
Yes. That's exactly what Broker of Record services provide. You maintain your own company identity, branding, and operations: we provide the licensed broker supervision required by California law. You're not "joining" our brokerage; we're providing supervisory services.
How quickly can I get a sponsoring broker?
Loom Realty recommends planning around a 4-6 week California DRE review window after complete paperwork is ready and filed. If you have a target launch date, start roughly two months ahead so BOR agreement, insurance, entity, license, and DRE paperwork can be completed.
Ready for Broker Sponsorship?
Contact us to discuss your broker sponsorship needs. We'll explain the process and answer any questions about getting started.
David Levine Bramante, President & Operations
Text: +1 (310) 906-5459