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Real Estate Associate Agent (1099) - South Side Chicago

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Chicago, IL, USA
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Chicago, IL, USA
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Work as an independent contractor showing homes, hosting open houses, and attending inspections on a flexible schedule. Earn flat-rate pay per field event. Requires a state real estate license, affiliation with Redfin, local MLS/Realtor association membership, smartphone/laptop/GPS, and reliable transportation. No contract closings required; optional training provided.
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Are you a new real estate agent looking to grow your skills, or an experienced agent wanting more flexibility? Our Associate Agent role lets you work with customers on your schedule and make money in real estate without closing a transaction.

Apply today and you could be earning money in less than 14 days!

The Role

  • Show homes, host open houses, attend inspections

  • Set your own hours and control your workload

  • Get plenty of customers, especially on weekends

  • No sales pressure, contracts, or closings

  • Work remotely out in the field – no office visits required

  • Free, optional educational services to grow your skills

Pay

As an independent contractor, you'll earn a flat-rate payment per field event.

Qualifications

  • Real estate license in the state where you'll work and willingness to affiliate your license exclusively with Redfin

  • Smartphone, laptop, and GPS, or the willingness to get them

  • Willingness to join the local MLS and Realtor Association

  • Reliable mode of transportation and ability to travel within your market

Need a license? Learn how to get one.

Application process

Submit a quick application, and we'll invite you to a video screen if you meet our minimum qualifications. A recruiter will reach out with the next steps if we have an opening in your area. If we don't, we'll keep your info and reach out when new contract opportunities become available.

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About Redfin

Our mission is to redefine real estate in the consumer's favor. As a full-service brokerage and #1 nationwide brokerage site in the US, we combine our own technology and real estate agents to make buying or selling a home faster, easier, and more efficient. We believe real estate can be better—for customers, for agents, for everyone.

To ensure the health and safety of our workforce, customers and third parties, Redfin conducts background screening for this role. All screening is conducted consistent with applicable law, and Redfin encourages applications from, and fully considers, qualified applicants with criminal record histories.

Redfin accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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