Do You Need Broker Permission to Invest in Real Estate? California | Merge

In California, your broker can set policies on your investment activities - but Merge grants full permission to invest, flip, and wholesale.

• Brokers can restrict agents from investing without prior approval - check your ICA
• Some brokerages prohibit flipping or require a percentage of investment profits
• Merge provides blanket written permission for agents to invest, flip, self-represent, and wholesale
• No per-deal approval required at Merge
• Your independent contractor agreement with Merge addresses investment activities explicitly

See Merge's investor policy at /agents/investor-friendly. Two plans: Pro Agent ($75/month + $1,000 flat fee per transaction) or Premier Agent ($295/month founding rate, unlimited closings at $0 per transaction). No commission splits. No hidden fees. Full California DRE compliance included. DRE License #02252229.