Employment Status: Broker retains Associate as an independent contractor to assist Broker in the performance of real estate-related activities. 10 tips for managing independent contractor relationships with your sales agents.This policy manual has been developed to assist our Agents in performing their respective duties and clarify the Company's responsibilities to our Agents. This article will delve into the vital components of a sample Real Estate salesperson Independent Contractor Agreement, exploring its implications. The contractor agreement defines the commission split, the agent's licensure requirements, and the expenses each party is responsible for. Note that having an independent contractor agreement may not provide protection to the company if the other factors suggest employee status. The document discusses an independent contractor agreement between a real estate brokerage firm and a real estate agent. For example, the broker must have rights to list the property in the MLS and allow the MLS to make IDX listings available to other brokers. With more than 80 experienced, dedicated agents in our Palm Beach offices, Brown Harris Stevens is an outstanding leader in Palm Beach real estate.