national compliance infrastructure

Compliance infrastructure built for portfolios that demand precision.

Trusted by leading multi-family and commercial real estate operators, Designated Broker Solutions® is the compliance partner behind multi-state growth. Licensing coverage, regulatory oversight, and a centralized infrastructure designed for complex portfolios.

DIscuss Your Portfolio
$55B+
Assets Serviced
50
STates licensed
3,250+
properties managed
66
regional & national
client relationships







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"Collaborate with like-minded operators who align disciplined compliance with strategic expansion."

kristen zimmerman, founder & ceO
By the numbers

Scale that speaks
for itself.

Coverage across 50 states, serving institutional-grade portfolios from multifamily to commercial and industrial.

$55B+
Assets
Serviced
3,250+
properties under management
50
states licensed
322
brokerage firm licenses issued
66
client organizations
129
entities represented
property types we cover

Across every asset class

From multifamily communities to commercial towers, industrial parks, and agricultural land.

1,930
Multifamily Residential
360
Student Housing
489
Office Properties
169
Mixed Use Commercial
129
Industrial Properties
224
Agriculture & Timber
One partner. 
One framework.
Every state.
3,250+
Total Properties Serviced
DISCUSS YOUR PORTFOLIO
Who We Serve

DBS works with a select group of operators who treat compliance as infrastructure, not an afterthought.

Our client roster is intentionally curated. We serve organizations managing meaningful portfolio scale across multiple states.
01
Real Estate Investment Platforms
Private equity groups and institutional investment firms managing diversified real estate portfolios across multiple jurisdictions who require a single, accountable compliance partner.
02
Commercial Property Management Firms
Third-party management companies operating office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use assets who need structured compliance infrastructure without the overhead of internal licensing.
03
Multifamily Operators
Large-scale apartment and student housing operators expanding across state lines who require consistent compliance coverage and renewal tracking as their portfolios grow.
04
Agricultural & Asset Managers
Organizations managing farmland, timberland, and assets navigating the unique regulatory requirements of each operating state.
our process

Structured from day one.

Founded in 2018 by Kristen Zimmerman, Designated Broker Solutions® was created to address the complexities of multistate broker representation and compliance. DBS delivers the structure, continuity, and confidence required to support a compliance infrastructure that grows with each client's portfolio.

01
QUALIFICATION
We assess your portfolio and compliance posture.

Every engagement begins with a structured review of your operational footprint, current licensing status, and multi-state compliance exposure.

02
Broker Designation & Licensing
We fullfill your licensing obligations.

DBS matches your firm with a qualified broker in each of your states and facilitates the required licensure for the broker and your firm.

03
Integration
We build your compliance infrastructure inside COMPLI!®

Your entities, license requirements, and renewal calendars are structured within our proprietary platform, COMPLI!®

04
continual oversight
You operate. We monitor, track, and maintain.

Continuous license and renewal monitoring and compliance tracking, empowering your team with the tools and knowledge needed when an audit arises.

client perspectives

What our clients say.

“

Kristen Zimmerman worked for me at Oakwood Worldwide as our VP of Real Estate Acquisitions. She was responsible for rebuilding the Oakwood portfolio after we inked our JV with an investment partner. She excelled at every aspect of the task. Tireless and hard working, she never let anything slip through the cracks.

bill foltz
CFO, Anaheim Ducks
Former Executive for Oakwood Worldwide
“

Cornerstone Residential has been partnering with Designated Broker Solutions since 2020. As we have grown and expanded across the country, DBS has been instrumental in our ability to enter new markets. They assist us with our licensing requirements and keep us compliant with all Division of Real Estate needs. Their license tracking platform is user friendly and allows us the ability to access our status at all times. The team at DBS is professional and responsive. We have always been able to rely on their knowledge to guide us as regulations change and to keep our licenses current. We strongly recommend Designated Broker Solutions and look forward to a continued partnership.

SHERi MARTIN
CEO/Principal
Cornerstone Residential, LL
“

Designated Broker Solutions has been an invaluable partner in helping Placemakr navigate the complex regulatory requirements associated with obtaining and maintaining real estate broker licenses across multiple states. Their expertise, responsiveness, and attention to detail have made what could be a highly burdensome process feel seamless and manageable. We greatly appreciate their guidance and proactive support in ensuring Placemakr remains compliant as we continue to grow our multifamily leasing operations nationwide.

TOM
CARLTON
Associate General Counsel Placemakr
Work with DBS

Start a
conversation.

DBS works with a select group of operators who require institutional-grade compliance infrastructure. If you manage properties across multiple states and recognize compliance as a strategic priority, we should talk.

Manhattan Beach, CA   
(877) 838-4232
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