Part time realtor as a firefighter

[Neil Quinlan]

Hey everyone!! Has the title shows I’m about to start the process to gain my real- estate license. I am a full time firefighter that works 82 hours on with 96 hours off but my schedule changes daily I may be forced to stay at work on my regular days off and I’m worried that I will not be able to find a brokerage that will allow me to work part time. Also as a part time realtor is it even worth it to try and become a realtor in today’s market. I am trying to transition in to full time realtor but unable to do so at the moment as financial demands require me to stay employed with my department 

[Sherry McQuage]

Where there's a will, there's a way.  Look online for https://kscore.kw.com/. You can receive training and tools at no cost to you.  It's a completely digital curriculum.  If you get your license and join Keller Williams, I would be delighted to be a (long-distance) mentor to you.

If real estate interests you (either as an agent, as an investor, or as a skill for future job change), if doesn't hurt to get the training and earn the license.  I worked in different fields for decades, was a stay at home mom, then activated my real estate license (it was inactive for 15 years and I stayed up on my continuing education).  When my youngest went to school, I changed my license status to Active, and have learned and enjoyed helping people buy/sell/invest for around 7 years now.

Everyone's journey is different....you might one day no longer be a firefighter...you might move to another state....you might want to buy a house one day and having a real estate license could save you some money.  My point is this:  it can't hurt to learn more and get the license.  Even if you never use it (Active status), you will learn something that can help you.

I'm in NC, and don't know much about CA real estate firms; I would think that as long as you pay any monthly fees, a firm would be happy to have you.  There are even online firms.  If learning is a lifelong passion of yours, Keller Williams Realty is know for it's amazing education and growth opportunities.

The years pass quickly...figure out what you want the next 1, 5, and 10 years to look like and go for it.

Best to you!