Can Real Estate Agents Flip Houses in California? | Merge

Yes - licensed California real estate agents can flip houses. There are specific disclosure and compliance requirements.

California agents must disclose their licensed status when buying or selling property for personal gain
The agent-investor must provide all statutory disclosures as if they were representing a client
Your broker must be aware of and permit your investment activities
Merge explicitly permits agents to flip, invest, and self-represent
On a flip (Pro Agent plan): you keep the commission earned minus Merge's $1,000 flat fee. Premier Agent plan: $0 per closing, keep full commission.
Profits from the flip itself are yours entirely - Merge does not take a cut of investment gains