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Now recruiting across Southern California

Build your real estate career in the light

BrightLight Realty is a broker-led team in Encino built on mentorship, real marketing support and splits that respect your work.

Why agents join us

We're not just growing. We're building something bigger.

Led by broker Jorge Guzman, BrightLight is building toward a team of 50+ agents across Southern California. We are scaling deliberately, adding agents who want real coaching, real growth and a real say in how the brokerage grows, not just a new logo on a business card.

No corporate quotas. No desk fees that eat your check.

What we offer

Everything you need, none of the noise

01

Splits that respect you

Competitive, transparent commission splits with a clear path to grow them as you close more business, with no hidden fees buried in fine print.

02

Direct broker mentorship

Work alongside brokers Jorge Guzman and Greg Paterno for hands-on guidance on contracts, negotiation and closing, not a training video library.

03

Marketing and lead generation

In-house marketing support, listing promotion and a steady pipeline of leads. You focus on clients, we help fill your calendar.

04

In-house mortgage partner

A direct line to our mortgage partner, Cantera Mortgage, means faster pre-quals for your buyers and fewer deals lost to financing delays.

05

Flexibility and culture

Build your business on your schedule. We are a tight-knit, supportive team that celebrates wins together, not a cubicle farm.

“We've built BrightLight to be the brokerage I wish I'd had when I started, one where an agent's growth is the whole point, not an afterthought.”

Jorge Guzman — Broker/Owner

How it works

From application to closing your first deal

1

Apply

Tell us about your license, goals and experience with the short form below.

2

Meet the brokers

A real conversation with Jorge and Greg to see if BrightLight fits where you want to go.

3

Onboard

We set up your marketing, CRM access and mortgage-partner introductions in your first week.

4

Grow

Ongoing mentorship and lead support as you build a book of business you are proud of.

FAQ

Questions agents ask us

Do I need my own license already?

Yes, an active California real estate license is required. We welcome newly licensed agents as well as experienced agents switching brokerages.

What are the commission splits?

Splits are competitive and scale as you close more business. We walk you through exact numbers on your first call, with no surprises buried in a contract.

Is there a desk fee or monthly cost?

We keep overhead simple. Any fees are discussed transparently during onboarding, and our marketing and lead support are included, not upsold.

How does the mortgage partnership work for my buyers?

You get a direct line to our in-house mortgage partner, Cantera Mortgage, for fast pre-qualifications, helping your buyers move quickly on offers.

What if I'm still building my sphere of influence?

That is exactly what mentorship and our lead generation support are for. We pair newer agents with hands-on coaching from brokers Jorge Guzman and Greg Paterno.

Apply now

Let's talk about your next chapter

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