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As a Principal Broker, you will best, support, coach and retain Compass agents while fostering an exceptional company culture. Serving as a key liaison between the regional leadership team and our ...

$5.5K/mo

This is a small team: you work directly with the principal broker, with written authority over concessions within budget. You will run the lease-up from first listing to stabilized occupancy, then ...

Collaborate with senior brokers and principals on deal strategy and client presentations * Prepare and deliver market analyses, comp reports, and leasing activity summaries * Utilize CRM tools to ...

Collaborate with senior brokers and principals on deal strategy and client presentations * Prepare and deliver market analyses, comp reports, and leasing activity summaries * Utilize CRM tools to ...

Collaborate with senior brokers and principals on deal strategy and client presentations * Prepare and deliver market analyses, comp reports, and leasing activity summaries * Utilize CRM tools to ...

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On a daily basis, Associates will interact with our experienced Principal Broker and with the firm's clients. Work is from home and on-location with clients. Hours are somewhat flexible but ...

... the Principal Broker and/or Broker in Charge for all issues and procedures. • AppFolio, Streamline, and OTA's experience preferred. • All aspects of leasing residential properties to include ...

Principal - Insurance Brokerage

Lisle, IL · On-site

$154K - $193K/yr

Principal, Insurance Brokerage About the Role - Principal, Insurance Brokerage, North America The ... Broker Integration with Carriers, Agents, and Reinsurers. * Digital transformation programs or ...

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How much do principal broker jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal broker in the United States is $109,393.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a principal broker?

A Principal Broker is a licensed real estate professional who oversees and manages a brokerage firm, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. They supervise agents, provide guidance on transactions, and maintain ethical and legal standards within the company. In many states, only a Principal Broker can open and operate a brokerage. They are responsible for reviewing contracts, handling disputes, and mentoring agents to ensure smooth business operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a principal broker?

To thrive as a Principal Broker, you need extensive knowledge of real estate laws, advanced sales skills, and a broker’s license, often supported by years of industry experience. Familiarity with Multiple Listing Service (MLS) platforms, transaction management software, and state-specific compliance tools is highly valued. Strong leadership, decision-making, negotiation, and communication skills help you manage teams and build client relationships effectively. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring legal compliance, streamlining transactions, and driving the overall success of the brokerage.

What are the typical challenges a principal broker might face in their day-to-day work?

Principal Brokers often face challenges such as managing and motivating a diverse team of agents, ensuring compliance with changing real estate regulations, and resolving complex client or transaction issues. Balancing administrative duties with driving new business can also require strong time management and delegation skills. Additionally, Principal Brokers are responsible for maintaining high ethical standards and fostering a collaborative environment to help agents succeed. These challenges make the role dynamic and rewarding for those who enjoy leadership and problem-solving in a fast-paced industry.

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Infographic showing various Principal Broker job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,393 per year, or $52.6 per hour.

Principal Broker

Edina, MO • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


Compass Real Estate rating

9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 209 rated real estate companies


Job description

As a Principal Broker, you will best, support, coach and retain Compass agents while fostering an exceptional company culture. Serving as a key liaison between the regional leadership team and our agents, you will drive the implementation of various sales and platform-related initiatives and policies, in alignment with the company's vision and annual goals. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a large agent population, motivating, coaching and mentoring sales agents, as well as providing strategic and operational guidance to the Company's executive team. 

At Compass You Will: 

Growth planning & professional development 

  • Be responsible for leading your agent population, motivating, coaching and mentoring sales agents, as well as providing strategic and operational guidance to the Company's executive team
  • Retain and coach Compass agents while fostering an exceptional company culture
  • Lead regular office-wide agent meetings (for the purposes of growth planning, broader performance reviews, company policy updates and any other company or market-updates)
  • Relay market intelligence from Research team and Business Development targets to agents
  • Provide agents with high level Business planning, feedback and professional development guidance
  • Develop initiatives to boost agent productivity and reinforce these practices through coaching
  • Regular tracking/monitoring of key metrics and platform adoption that drive revenue and increase efficiency
  • Help Agents to develop and deliver their personal sales goals

Culture-building 

  • Ensure Compass is creating a positive work environment to ensure agent satisfaction and overall retention
  • Promote positive behavioral attributes & attitudes amongst agents
  • Resolve agent, brokerage and contract/compliance issues on an as-needed basis
  • Be a culture carrier who inspires and empowers those around you with a positive and constructive approach to creating and implementing change

Company strategy 

  • Relay on-the-ground market trends from agents to Business Development and Executive team 
  • Develop and share perspective on future agent management
  • Act as a conduit between local leadership and our agents by implementing various sales-related initiatives and policies in alignment with the company's vision and values
  • Build & drive the strategies implemented by regional & national operations to grow the adoption of Compass tech, programs, and ancillary services within your agent population

Agent growth & pitching new business 

  • Partner with Business Development to collaborate on agent candidates 
  • Lead and provide support to agents in pitching new business opportunities 
  • Collaboratively working with agent teams on sales exclusive presentations and proper market pricing with sellers 
  • Complete Agent Contract renewals for your agent roster annually

Who you are: 

  • In-depth knowledge and proven track record in the leadership areas listed above 
  • An energetic, forward thinking, creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional demeanor 
  • A strategic planner with analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus. 
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills to ensure clear and consistent delivery of the Company's messaging 
  • High emotional intelligence; professional and trustworthy with confidential and sensitive information 
  • Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills, including ability to resolve disputes and observe confidentiality 
  • Technologically forward-thinking 
  • Hands-on approach with the maturity and experience to navigate all levels of the organization. Capable of engaging a diverse set of stakeholders and gaining their trust
  • Self-starter attitude and ability to exercise judgment and problem-solve with minimal supervision; a bias towards action and over communication 
  • A commitment to exceed goals that is internal, constant, and self imposed

What We're Looking For: 

  • Bachelor's degree, preferred 
  • Brokers license required, validly licensed in applicable state(s) at all times of service
  • Personal Sales Experience as a Realtor with 5+ years of being licensed
  • At least two years of experience as an Associate Sales Manager or 5+ years in real estate sales/sales management
  • Deep understanding of local real estate contracts and laws
  • Must obtain the state license requirements for any jurisdiction in which they are operating (e.g., Broker's level)

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