Full time federal job plus.... real estate agent?

[Timothy Colman]

I am a full time federal employee, who works 40hrs a week, no more. I work 13 hour shifts and only 15 days out of the month.

I obtained my Florida real estate license, but have never sold a home. To add clarity, I am currently living in AZ, but want to transfer to Jacksonville, FL, for my current job. I need the security of a W-2 job, especially with child support; however, I want to get started as a sales agent because that is my passion.

My question is - will I be able to perform both? Is anyone out there working 40 hrs a week and doing real estate? 

Thanks,

Tim

[Joseph Parker]

@Timothy Colman I did just this last year. I currently have a W-2 job as the Controller of a mid-size business in Kokomo, IN. I obtained my real estate license late in 2018, realizing not many local Realtors use Facebook as a method to attract leads & clients. Next week, I’ll be closing my 35th transaction if the year totaling right at $4.5 million. Almost half of that has been through Facebook. Now I will say that I’m on a computer nearly all day, every day at my W-2 job and am able to occasionally view new listings, quickly fill out contracts, etc. A lot of the clients I’ve helped also have day jobs, and I estimate I average less than 10 hours/week actively showing homes, attending listing appointments, etc. I’m trying to take advantage of our hot market while it lasts, but I’ve learned that if you work smart, make lots of connections and treat clients like family, success will follow. I chose our local RE/MAX brokerage based on the commission/fee structure and brand.