Regional Designated Broker – Northwest Territory Lead

Zillow

. Serve as the designated broker of record for assigned states within a defined territory .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $39 - $66 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in brokerage leadership, compliance oversight, and stakeholder engagement within the real estate industry. Maintains active real estate broker licenses and fosters relationships with MLS and association leaders to navigate regulatory complexities.

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Active Real Estate Broker LicenseBrokerage Leadership ExperienceMLS Governance EngagementStakeholder ManagementCompliance Oversight

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Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationRelationship-Building

Industry Keywords

MLS DynamicsRegulatory ComplianceBrokerage OperationsReal Estate LicensingREALTOR® Associations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the designated broker of record for assigned states within a defined territory
Own operational performance, compliance integrity, and execution quality across the region
Establish accountability for brokerage processes and execution standards
Monitor territory workload, regulatory complexity, MLS dynamics, and broker sentiment
Escalate emerging risks, regulatory changes, and market shifts to leadership
Foster relationships with MLS executives, association leaders, state regulators, and influential brokerages
Represent Zillow in MLS, association, state commission, and industry meetings
Seek committee participation and leadership opportunities aligned with company strategy
Provide territory-level intelligence on MLS sentiment, regulatory trends, and brokerage dynamics
Maintain active MLS and association memberships across required states
Partner with Strategic Operations, Industry Operations, and Brokerage Operations on market initiatives
Support policy updates, regulatory responses, MLS engagement efforts, and operational changes
Participate in check-ins, reviews, and reporting routines
Review and report local MLS news, updates, and sentiment to Industry Affairs leadership
Address customer care complaints and assist with resolution
Ensure compliance with state licensing laws, MLS rules, association bylaws, and brokerage operations manuals
Advise licensees and internal stakeholders of regulatory or MLS rule changes within 24 hours
Partner with Licensing on brokerage-level licenses
Review licensee reports and flag anomalies to Licensing
Perform contract reviews for legal and transactional compliance as needed
Act as signing authority for brokerage filings and MLS documentation
Track, record, and report changes in co-listed properties
Maintain required continuing education and active state real estate licenses
Execute standardized workflows and brokerage routines
Participate in cross-training and operational development initiatives
Contribute to tooling, automation, and data improvements
Support onboarding, paperwork transitions, and retraining tied to territory realignment
Respond within one business day to partner requests

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active real estate broker license in at least one state within the assigned territory (required)
Willingness to obtain and maintain broker-level licenses in additional states as needed
Minimum 5+ years of brokerage leadership experience
Active or former participation in REALTOR® associations or MLS governance
Experience engaging with MLS boards, associations, and brokerage leadership
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Willingness to travel up to 40–50% within the assigned territory
Experience as a Broker-in-Charge, Managing Broker, or Designated Broker is ideal
Deep understanding of MLS governance and state regulatory environments
Ability to balance compliance oversight with relationship-building and strategic engagement
Clear communication and appropriate escalation skills
U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity awards based on experience, performance, and location
Remote work from a physical location of the employee’s choice
Flexible distributed work through Cloud HQ
Continuing education support through required professional development
Equal employment opportunity and disability accommodations