Possibilities for Part time Realtors

[Nicholas Kuntzman]

I travel for my job just about every week Monday-Friday. Interested in getting my real estate license but not sure if it is worth it. I am interested in house hacking at the moment but wondering if a weekend job as a realtor is something that any of you have done?

[Nelson Taylor]

I don't think you can be successful as a real estate agent part-time. Real estate success depends partially on being available when your clients need to see properties, discuss an offer, schedule an inspection. As an agent, your schedule is generally at the whim of others. It's easier to be a real estate investor part-time, thus possibly making it worth it to get your license to earn any buyer agency fees and be able to refer business (general referral fee is 25%) to a full-time agent in your office. Of if you want to stay involved, find someone to cover for you when you are not available and share deals 50/50. Best of luck!