Real Estate Associate Agent (1099) - South Suburbs

Redfin Redfin · Seattle · Chicago, IL

This is a Real Estate Associate Agent role focused on customer interaction and showing homes, not on AI/ML development or research. The role involves showing homes, hosting open houses, and attending inspections, with flexible hours and pay based on field events. It requires a real estate license and basic technology like a smartphone and laptop. The company, Redfin, is a real estate brokerage that uses technology to improve the buying and selling process.

What you'd actually do

  1. Show homes, host open houses, attend inspections
  2. Set your own hours and control your workload
  3. Get plenty of customers, especially on weekends
  4. No sales pressure, contracts, or closings
  5. Work remotely out in the field – no office visits required

Skills

Required

  • Real estate license in the state where you'll work
  • 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

Nice to have

  • new real estate agent looking to grow your skills
  • experienced agent wanting more flexibility