Best Brokerage for Real Estate Investors California | Merge

Not all California brokerages support agent-investors. Here is what to look for when choosing a brokerage as an investor-agent.

• Look for explicit written permission to invest, flip, and self-represent
• Avoid brokerages that restrict you from buying or selling your own properties
• Flat-fee brokerages save investor-agents the most - Pro Agent: $1,000 per closing + $75/month. Premier Agent: $295/month (founding), $0 per closing unlimited.
• Merge DRE #02252229 explicitly supports flipping, wholesaling, and self-representation
• Red flags: brokerages that require "approval" for each personal transaction or take a split of your investment income

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.