HR Built for CRE Firms
Commercial Real Estate HR Solutions
Broker license management, non-solicitation agreements, and commission payroll compliance for CRE development and brokerage firms in the US.
- Serving all 50 states
- Certified HR practitioners
- Since 1958
Commercial Real Estate HR Challenges
HR Challenges Unique to Your Industry
- 1the US real estate broker license verification and renewal tracking
- 2Complex commission payroll structures and FLSA compliance for brokers
- 3Non-solicitation agreements protecting client and tenant relationships
- 4Background checks and financial history screening for brokers and agents
- 5Independent contractor vs. employee classification for affiliated brokers
- 6Multi-state compliance for CRE firms transacting across state lines
- 7Seasonal and deal-cycle workforce fluctuations in brokerage operations
Catapult Solutions
How Catapult HR Helps
- the US broker license verification and renewal tracking programs
- Commission payroll structure and FLSA compliance for brokerage staff
- Non-solicitation agreements for client, tenant, and landlord relationships
- Background checks and financial history screening for CRE professionals
- Broker vs. employee classification analysis and compliance
- Multi-state payroll and compliance for interstate CRE operations
- Employment law guidance and HR compliance audits
By the numbers
Why commercial real estate HR needs a specialist
3
IRS tests for treating a real estate agent as a non-employee: license, sales-based pay, written contract
4.6 yrs
Median tenure with current employer in real estate and rental and leasing (Jan. 2026)
1.6%
Average monthly quits rate in real estate and rental and leasing in 2025
What we do
HR Services for Commercial Real Estate Employers
Expert support across the HR functions that matter most to your industry
ComplianceNon-Solicitation AgreementsClient, tenant, and landlord non-solicitation agreements for CRE brokers and development staff.Learn more →
HR ConsultingBroker ClassificationIndependent contractor vs. employee classification analysis for affiliated CRE brokers and agents.Learn more →
ComplianceEmployee HandbookCRE firm handbooks covering transaction conduct, client confidentiality, and professional obligations.Learn more →
ComplianceHR Compliance AuditFull HR audit for CRE firms against state real estate law, federal, and state employment standards.Learn more →
HR AdvisoryUnlimited HR AdviceSame-day answers from certified HR practitioners on policies, employee issues and compliance questions.Learn more →
ComplianceBackground ScreeningFCRA-compliant pre-employment background checks for every role you hire.Learn more →
What members say
“Catapult is a great resource. Anytime I’ve had questions or need clarity, the Catapult team has responded quickly, detailed, and with great customer service. Catapult has been an important resource for me as a growing HR professional and support for my companies leadership growth!”
HR Built for Commercial Real Estate, Protecting Deals, Relationships, and Compliance
Our practitioners understand broker licensing, commission payroll, and the non-solicitation challenges unique to CRE brokerage and development firms in the US.