Broker Application - HURE Features

Overview

The Broker Application page (/apply/broker) is the entry point for real estate brokerages to join the HURE network. Brokers select their desired county territories and submit their business information for admin review.

Key Features

Application Form Sections

Brokerage Information

Company Name (required): Legal business name
Broker License #: State license for verification
Years in Business: Experience indicator
Company Website: Online presence URL

Territory Selection

County Search: Type-ahead search for counties
Multi-Select: Choose multiple counties
Availability Check: Shows which counties are open
State Filtering: Search by state name

Primary Contact

First Name (required)
Last Name (required)
Email Address (required): Used for magic link verification
Phone Number: Optional contact method

Highlights key value propositions:

Exclusive Territory: One brokerage per county
Nationwide Visibility: Relocation clients find you via interactive map
Team Management: Invite agents, manage leads, track referrals

Questions Section

Direct contact for pre-application inquiries with phone number link.

Application Flow

1. Fill out application form
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2. Submit application
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3. Receive confirmation email
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4. Admin reviews in Broker Leads queue
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5. Approval triggers magic link email
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6. Complete profile via magic link
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7. Stripe checkout for county subscription
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8. Active broker account

Territory Selection Details

The county selector uses a smart search that:

Searches by county name (“Ada”, “Cook”)
Searches by state name (“Idaho”, “Illinois”)
Shows county and state together (“Ada County, Idaho”)
Indicates pricing tier for each county
Marks unavailable counties (already claimed)

Form Validation

Field	Validation
Company Name	Required, non-empty
Email	Required, valid email format
First/Last Name	Required, non-empty
Counties	At least one required

/apply/agent - Agent application (links at bottom)
/admin/broker-leads - Admin review queue
/broker/portal - Post-approval broker dashboard

Testing Results

✅ Form renders all sections correctly
✅ County search returns relevant results
✅ Multi-county selection works properly
✅ Form validation prevents incomplete submissions
✅ Benefits sidebar displays correctly
✅ Mobile responsive layout works
✅ Submit button triggers application creation