Designated Broker Services
for Your Real Estate Brokerage
Broker-level oversight, compliance, and structure for agents, teams, LLCs, and corporations operating their own real estate business in Texas.
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Rochelle Fitzgerald is a Texas-licensed real estate broker with a legal studies background, providing Designated Broker (Broker of Record) services for agents, teams, and business entities operating in Texas.
Can a sales agent own his/her own real estate business entity? The TREC answer is YES!
If you’re ready to establish or operate your own brokerage brand—but require a qualified broker to meet Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) requirements—I provide structured broker oversight designed to ensure compliance, protect your business, and support long-term growth.
This service is ideal for:
• agents transitioning into brokerage ownership
• teams building their own brand under a brokerage structure
• corporations or LLCs licensed to practice real estate requiring a designated broker
All engagements are structured with clear systems, compliance standards, and defined operational expectations.
Disclosure: In accordance with Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) requirements, a business entity may not conduct real estate brokerage activities without a designated licensed broker.
1. what is a DESIGNATED broker?
A Designated Broker Allows Your LLC to Legally Operate as a Brokerage
Texas requires every real estate company to have a designated, licensed broker. A designated broker fills that role for your LLC or business entity. Your entity becomes the brokerage name the public sees. You operate under your own brand while staying 100% TREC-compliant.
You Run the Business — We Handle the Broker of Record Requirements
Your company controls branding, recruiting, and internal compensation. Broker Rochelle Fitzgerald is listed with TREC as your designated broker. We ensure your entity meets TREC’s licensing, supervision, and compliance rules. You focus on growing your brokerage without waiting to become a broker yourself.
Perfect for Agents, Teams, LLC'S, and Corporations Building and Running a Brokerage
Ideal for top performing agents who want to open a brokerage but don’t yet qualify as a broker. Great for top performing teams wanting to operate under a separate LLC. Works for non-licensed owners who want to own a Texas brokerage entity under the supervision of a licensed agent such as a Team Leader or Office Manager. Supports out-of-state companies expanding into Texas.
A Clear Division of Responsibilities Keeps Everyone Protected
Your entity manages day-to-day operations, marketing, and agent oversight. Broker Rochelle Fitzgerald oversees legal compliance, risk management, and TREC requirements. All brokerage activities flow through your entity under our sponsorship. A structured agreement defines obligations for full transparency and protection.
Providing Broker Education
Agents under my supervision receive access to discounted SAE and CE courses through Champions School of Real Estate, along with The Real Estate Workshop—my digital training platform focused on the actual business of doing real estate. The focus is on providing the training needed to operate within a compliant and well-structured brokerage.
2. How A business entity DESIGNATED BROKER Works
First: Form Your LLC and Establish Your Brokerage Identity
Create your Texas business entity (LLC or other approved structure). Confirm your business purpose includes real estate brokerage services. Obtain your EIN and open a dedicated business bank account. Build your branding: name, logo, website, and marketing identity.
Form 205 - Certificate of Formation Limited Liability Company
Second: Apply for Your Business Entity License with TREC
Submit the TREC application for a Business Entity Broker License. List Broker Rochelle Fitzgerald as the designated sponsoring broker. Upload all required formation documents directly to TREC. Wait for TREC approval to activate your brokerage entity.
TREC Requirements Include: Proof of the Designated Broker's current status as an officer of a corporation, a manager or managing member of an LLC, or general partner for a partnership.
Application for Real Estate Broker License By a Business Entity / Fee $309.00
Third: Put Your Brokerage Protections and Policies in Place
Secure E&O insurance for your entity with required coverage limits. Execute the Designated Broker Service Agreement with Broker Rochelle Fitzgerald. Adopt brokerage policies, procedures, and risk management standards. Set your internal agent compensation structure, fees, and onboarding process.
Need E&O Insurance? Contact me.
Fourth: Launch, Recruit, and Operate Under Your Own Brand
Once approved, your entity becomes an active Texas real estate brokerage. Recruit agents, publish your internal compensation model, and onboard them. Begin taking listings, marketing properties, and closing transactions. Maintain TREC compliance with Broker Rochelle Fitzgerald providing broker oversight and support.
*The utilization of third-party professionals for legal, financial, maintenance, and operational services is recommended.
Need a CPA that specializes in real estate? Contact me.
3. how a Property Management Designated broker works
First: Form Your LLC and Establish Your Property Management Company
Create your Texas business entity (LLC or other approved structure). Confirm your business purpose includes real estate property management services. Obtain your EIN. Build your branding: name, logo, website, and marketing identity.
Form 205 - Certificate of Formation Limited Liability Company
Second: Apply for Your Business Entity License with TREC
Submit the TREC application for a Business Entity Broker License. List Broker Rochelle Fitzgerald as the designated sponsoring broker. Upload all required formation documents directly to TREC. Wait for TREC approval to activate your property management business.
TREC Requirements Include: 1) Proof of the Designated Broker's current status as an officer of a corporation, a manager or managing member of an LLC, or general partner for a partnership and 2) Have a dedicated trust account and operating account as per TREC §535.146 Maintaining Trust Money.
Application for Real Estate Broker License By a Business Entity / Fee $309.00
Form 424 - Certificate of Amendment
Third: Put Your Company Protections and Policies in Place
Secure E&O insurance for your entity with required coverage limits. Execute the Designated Broker Service Agreement along with the Property Management Authorization Addendum and Property Management Requirements with Broker Rochelle Fitzgerald. Provide copies of all documents within the Property Management Requirements.
Fourth: Launch and Operate Your Own Property Management Company
Once approved, operate according to TREC compliance and Broker requirements with Broker Rochelle Fitzgerald providing broker oversight and support.
*Property Managers are required to utilize third-party professionals for legal, financial, maintenance, and operational services.
Need a CPA that specializes in real estate? Contact me.
Before scheduling a consultation, please review the Business Entity Brokerage Guide, which outlines the requirements, compliance expectations, and operational standards necessary for Rochelle Fitzgerald to serve as your designated broker.
Property Management consultations are case by case.
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