Verified independent contractors
for Real Estate.

Classification risk in Real Estate

Real estate brokerages face unique classification challenges as many states carve out exemptions that require specific documentation.

Real estate agents often have specific statutory exemptions from employee classification, but these exemptions require documented compliance — written contracts, commission-only pay, and active licensing. When documentation is missing, the exemption fails and standard classification tests apply.

Key independence signals for Real Estate

These are the signals that matter most when documenting contractor independence in real estate. Proofstack maps each signal to the ABC test prong it supports.

• ✓Active real estate license
• ✓Written independent contractor agreement
• ✓Commission-based compensation only
• ✓Multiple broker affiliations or own brokerage