Higher Standard Qualifying Brokers Association
In New Mexico, the Qualifying Broker holds the highest level of responsibility within a real estate brokerage. This role includes supervising associate brokers, ensuring compliance with New Mexico Real Estate Commission regulations, and maintaining professional standards within the brokerage.
HSQBA provides a supportive network where Qualifying Brokers can discuss challenges, share experience, and continue strengthening their leadership within the industry.

The Higher Standard encompasses the four tenets of:
First Knowing
Collective Voice
Best Practices
Connection
Who We Are
We are a select group of Qualifying Brokers representing real estate brokerages across New Mexico; with a vested interest in our communities and our industry and how those work together. Though no one is perfect, we hold ourselves to a Higher Standard in our practice, knowledge, and behavior. We are passionate about delivering the very best real estate experience to our clients and customers the very best of the real estate world; all while advancing our industry.
The Higher Standard
- First Knowing
We strive to stay informed about changes in laws, regulations, and industry practices so we can better guide our brokerages and protect the public. - Collective Voice
HSQBA provides a forum where Qualifying Brokers can share knowledge, discuss industry issues, and work together to elevate professional standards. - Best Practices
Our members collaborate to exchange ideas and develop strategies that improve brokerage operations and client experiences. - Connection
Relationships matter. HSQBA creates opportunities for meaningful connections among experienced brokerage leaders across New Mexico.
Our Story
In 2016, an idea was formed based on the desire for real estate supervisory, qualifying brokers, to step forward and daily work to develop ourselves and our industry to an even Higher Standard. Our common denominator is this passion.
