Regulatory Compliance Manager

Who We Are:

Real (Nasdaq: REAX) is a publicly traded, fast-growing global real estate brokerage powered by technology and driven by people. Since our founding in 2014, we’ve been reimagining the residential real estate experience. With operations across the U.S., Canada, India, and the District of Columbia, we’re leading the industry with our cutting-edge platform that empowers agents, simplifies the buying and selling journey, and unlocks greater financial opportunities.

At Real, we believe in pairing Tech x Humanity to create something truly different.

Learn more at https://www.onereal.com/

Work Schedule: Standard business hours based on local time zone, Monday - Friday.

About the Role:

The Regulatory Compliance Manager plays a critical role in maintaining Real’s regulatory and structural integrity across the U.S. You will play a critical role in ensuring the brokerage remains compliant with all state-level licensing, corporate office, and board/MLS requirements while supporting expansion initiatives, Private Label growth, and operational efficiency.

This role partners closely with Brokers of Record, Legal, and Operations to mitigate regulatory risk, ensure alignment with state laws and licensing authorities, and enable Real to scale responsibly and compliantly across the U.S.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain firm and broker licensing compliance across all U.S. states, ensuring accurate records, timely renewals, and structural alignment.

• Document and maintain state-level corporate office, affiliation, and compliance requirements.

• Research and document state-specific policies, reciprocity rules, and regulatory nuances across jurisdictions.

• Serve as a point of contact for licensing-related escalations and coordinate cross-functionally to resolve issues.

• Partner with Legal and Brokers to ensure operational policies align with evolving state requirements and compliance standards.

• Support the preparation and management of internal and state licensing audits.

• Maintain all firm-level compliance documentation and filings required by regulatory agencies.

• Conduct regulatory research to support expansion and regionalization initiatives, documenting licensing and entity requirements.

• Own Private Label brokerage expansion research, identifying requirements, risks, and operational considerations.

• Monitor, document, and escalate compliance risks, including unlicensed activity, missing records, and state-level anomalies.

• Partner with Brokers and Leadership to support escalations with licensing authorities, boards, and MLS organizations.

• Ensure Real’s policies, SOPs, and forms remain current and aligned with U.S. real estate regulations.

• Support communication and rollout of compliance updates, working with Operations to ensure documentation and training materials are updated accordingly.

What You’ll Bring:

• Deep understanding of U.S. real estate compliance, including licensing and state regulatory frameworks.

• Knowledge of state-level requirements related to DRE, Board/MLS affiliations, and brokerage structures.

• Prior exposure to audit preparation and management.

• Excellent organizational and documentation skills with strong attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively across Legal, Brokerage, and Operations teams.

Education & Experience:

• 4–6 years of experience in U.S. brokerage operations, licensing, or regulatory compliance.

• Experience working with multi-state regulatory bodies and DRE agencies.

• Familiarity with MLS organizations and brokerage affiliation requirements preferred.

• Experience with national brokerage or multi-state real estate operations strongly preferred.

How We Work: Our Operating Principles

Our Operating Principles are the blueprint of Real’s culture. They guide how we show up, make decisions, and bring our mission to life every day:

• Be Agent Obsessed: We design every decision around creating value for our agents and their clients.

• Move Fast with Purpose: We act with urgency, clarity, and focus—without compromising our standards.

• Own Your Outcome: Effort matters, but results matter more. We adapt, learn, and improve.

• Be Bold; Challenge Often: We challenge assumptions, rethink “the usual,” and push for smarter, simpler solutions.

• Win Together: We set high standards, collaborate deeply, and celebrate shared success.

Additional Details:

• Location Requirements: Candidates must be based in the U.S. to be considered.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Our Commitment:

Real Broker LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.