Texas-Wide · TREC Compliant

Texas Designated Broker for Your Real Estate LLC

Launch your own Texas real estate brokerage under your own brand, with a TREC-licensed designated broker (broker sponsor of record) on file from day one. Transparent $199/month for the owner, plus $20/month per sponsored agent — no splits, no franchise fees, no transaction fees, and agent dues can be passed through so your own cost stays $199.

Already have an LLC? We review applications within 3-5 business days.

TREC-licensed designated broker$20/mo transparent per-agent duesWhite-label branding + custom domainMonth-to-month, cancel anytime

What is a Designated Broker in Texas?

A designated broker is the licensed Texas real estate broker that TREC holds responsible for the operations and compliance of a brokerage. Every Texas real estate LLC must have one on file. RaiderX serves as the designated broker — also called the broker sponsor of record — for your LLC at $199/month plus $20/month per sponsored agent, so you can own the brand, recruit agents, and run the business without holding a broker license yourself.

Who needs one

Sales agents who want to form their own real estate LLC, scale a team under their own brand, or move from a traditional brokerage split to full ownership of their book of business.

What we sign for

RaiderX's broker signs the TREC Application for Broker License by a Business Entity (the form that licenses your LLC), supervises required compliance, and stays the designated broker on file for the life of the sponsorship.

What stays yours

Your LLC, your brand, your domain, your agents, your client list, your 100% commission economics. RaiderX provides the broker oversight TREC requires — not a piece of your business.

LLC Sponsorship

Designated Broker for your LLC

$199/month

One transparent fee covers designated broker services and the full RaiderX operating platform for the LLC owner, plus $20/month for each sponsored agent.

TREC designated broker on file$20/mo per sponsored agent, LLC-covered by defaultWhite-label brand + custom domainConsoleX AI command centerFull CRM with lead routingDealManager deadline trackingPartner Academy trainingDedicated Account Executive
Start Your LLC Sponsorship

Month-to-month. No setup fee. No commission split. Cancel anytime.

Pay for a designated broker — not a tax on your team.

Just say no

What you stop paying.

  • No commission splits on closings
  • No franchise or royalty fees
  • No inflated per-agent fees — just $20/mo, published up front
  • No transaction or closing fees
  • No desk fees or office lease minimums
  • No annual renewal markup
  • No setup fee to start
  • No long-term contract
Just do it

What you finally get to do.

  • Brand your own brokerage company
  • Recruit agents to work under your LLC
  • Set your own commission splits with members
  • Operate on a custom domain you own
  • Keep 100% of every commission you earn
  • Cover agent dues yourself, or pass the $20/mo through — your choice
  • Use AI tools, CRM, and DealManager from day one
  • Branch into new Texas markets without permission
  • Build an asset you actually own

A real broker — and the platform to run on.

Designated Broker Oversight

TREC-licensed broker on file for your LLC. We sign the entity license, review compliance, and stay the broker of record for the life of the sponsorship.

E&O Compliance Verified

Your LLC is a separate legal entity and carries its own Errors & Omissions policy. RaiderX verifies coverage as part of ongoing compliance.

White-Label Brand

Your LLC, your logo, your custom domain. Agents and clients see your brand — not RaiderX.

ConsoleX AI

AI command center for lead intake, contract drafting, deadline tracking, and client comms — built for modern brokerages, not bolted on.

DealManager + TCAssist

Contract-driven deadline tracking comes free. Optional TC support is $500 per deal — no flat retainer.

Dedicated Account Executive

A real human who knows your LLC, your agents, and Texas brokerage compliance. Not a help-desk queue.

One-time start-up costs to launch a Texas brokerage LLC.

Most of what you pay to launch goes to the State of Texas and TREC — not to your designated broker. Here's what to budget, sourced from public fee schedules.

Line itemCost
Texas Secretary of State — Certificate of Formation (Form 205)
One-time filing fee to create your Texas LLC
$300
TREC Application for Broker License by a Business Entity
One-time fee to license your LLC as a Texas real estate brokerage
$325
E&O Insurance (entity policy, first year)
Annual premium varies by carrier; budget $500–$800 in year one
~$500–$800
Realtor Association + MLS membership
Required if you transact through MLS; varies by local board
Varies
RaiderX designated broker setup fee
There is no setup fee. Sponsorship begins at $199/month after TREC approval.
$0
Estimated total to launch (excluding optional MLS / Realtor dues)~$1,125 – $1,425

Fees are approximate as of 2026 and subject to change. Verify current amounts directly with the Texas Secretary of State and the Texas Real Estate Commission. RaiderX charges no setup fee and no application surcharge.

From sales agent to brokerage owner in ~14 days.

  1. 1

    Form your Texas LLC

    File Certificate of Formation (Form 205) with the Texas Secretary of State. $300 filing fee, 3-5 business days online.

  2. 2

    Apply for TREC entity license

    Submit the Application for Broker License by a Business Entity to TREC ($325). RaiderX signs as your designated broker.

  3. 3

    Bind E&O on the LLC

    Place a real estate E&O policy in your LLC name. Most carriers issue the binder same-day.

  4. 4

    Activate RaiderX & launch

    Sign the $199/month sponsorship agreement, complete onboarding, and start operating your white-label brokerage.

RaiderX vs. a typical Texas designated broker service.

What you getRaiderXTypical sponsor
LLC monthly fee (owner)$199$150–$300 + per-agent fee
Per-agent fee on the LLC$20/mo, published up front$50–$100/agent/mo
Commission split to broker0%Varies — often present
Transaction / closing fee$0$50–$500 per deal
E&O insurance for entityOwn policy, verified by RaiderXSeparate
White-label brand + custom domainIncludedRare
AI tools, CRM, DealManagerIncludedNot provided
Setup fee$0Often $250–$500
Long-term contractMonth-to-monthAnnual common

Designated broker services across the state of Texas.

RaiderX is licensed to serve as designated broker for real estate LLCs statewide. One sponsorship covers every Texas market — from the Gulf to the Panhandle.

Sponsoring individual agents instead of an LLC? See full plan pricing for Individual and Team sponsorship, or read how switching brokerages in Texas works.

Designated broker questions, answered plainly.

What is a designated broker in Texas?

A designated broker is the licensed Texas real estate broker that TREC holds responsible for the operations and compliance of a real estate brokerage. Every Texas brokerage — including LLCs and corporations — must designate one active broker to supervise the entity.

What is a "broker sponsor of record"?

A broker sponsor of record is the broker on file with TREC who is legally responsible for an agent or business entity. For an LLC brokerage, the broker sponsor of record is the designated broker. RaiderX serves as the broker sponsor of record for Texas LLCs at $199/month.

Do I need a broker license to own a real estate LLC in Texas?

No. A licensed sales agent can own a Texas real estate LLC as long as the entity has a TREC-licensed designated broker on file. RaiderX provides that designated broker.

Why is RaiderX cheaper than every other designated broker service in Texas?

Most designated broker services charge an LLC fee plus opaque per-agent fees that scale with your team size. RaiderX charges a transparent $199/month for the LLC owner plus $20/month per sponsored agent — the LLC covers it by default, or you can pass it through to agents or split it any way you choose. There are no franchise fees, no commission splits, and no transaction surcharges.

Can I sponsor my own agents under my LLC?

Yes. Your LLC holds its own TREC brokerage license and can sponsor agents directly. Those agents operate under your white-label brand on the RaiderX platform, while RaiderX provides the statutory broker oversight TREC requires.

How long does the launch take end-to-end?

Most LLC brokerage launches complete in 10-21 days. Texas Secretary of State formation: 3-5 business days online. TREC entity license: 7-14 days. RaiderX onboarding: 48 hours after TREC approval.

What is included in the $199/month?

Designated broker oversight, ConsoleX AI, full CRM, DealManager contract-deadline tracking, Partner Academy, white-label branding with custom domain support, and a dedicated Account Executive. Sponsored agents owe $20/month each, covered by the LLC by default. As a separate legal entity, your LLC carries its own E&O policy. The only optional cost is TCAssist transaction coordination at $500 per closing.

Will RaiderX match a competitor's designated broker price?

Reach out before you sign with another sponsor. RaiderX rarely loses on price once the full feature stack is compared — most competitors charge separately for tools we include — but we will review any written offer and respond within one business day.

About the designated broker. RaiderX's designated broker is Brent Butcher, a TREC-licensed Texas real estate broker. The brokerage operates statewide and sponsors LLCs, teams, and individual agents on a flat monthly fee with no commission split.

Own your brokerage. Skip the broker tax.

Spend $625 in state and TREC fees, $199/month with RaiderX (plus $20/month for each agent you sponsor), and you're the owner of a real Texas brokerage by the end of the month.