UNDERSTAND THE BROKERAGE MODEL
California Virtual Real Estate Brokerage Guide
Learn how a California virtual brokerage works: home-office flexibility, broker supervision, agent responsibilities, tools, and HomeBased Realty® programs.
Read the GuideA RESOURCE FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Straightforward information to help you evaluate a virtual brokerage, build a home-office business, compare commission plans, and decide what comes next.
UNDERSTAND THE BROKERAGE MODEL
Learn how a California virtual brokerage works: home-office flexibility, broker supervision, agent responsibilities, tools, and HomeBased Realty® programs.
Read the GuideBUILD A PRACTICAL HOME-OFFICE BUSINESS
A practical guide to working from home as a California real estate agent, including daily routines, client service, tools, prospecting, and broker support.
Read the GuideCOMPARE THE FULL COST
Compare HomeBased Realty® flat-fee and monthly 100% commission plans, including transaction fees, fee thresholds, worked examples, and the interactive calculator.
Read the GuidePLAN YOUR NEXT MOVE
Plan a California brokerage change: compare fees and support, coordinate pending business, review onboarding, confirm DRE affiliation, and update your tools.
Read the GuideWORK INDEPENDENTLY. STAY CONNECTED.
Explore HomeBased Realty® tools for remote agents: cloud contracts, e-signatures, training, HBRiHUB AI, marketing resources, and optional transaction support.
Read the GuideA REFERRAL PATH FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Understand the HomeBased Realty® E.A.R.N. referral-only program: valid California license, broker affiliation, $99 annual fee, referral costs, and role limits.
Read the GuidePUT THE PROGRAMS SIDE BY SIDE
Calculate the net from a closing under the Standard or monthly 100% plan, or use the E.A.R.N. referral-only calculator.
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