1,661,836
If you're a full time Agent you know it. No questions.
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Richard Robibero, e-Pr...
Toronto, ON
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broke...
Spring Hill, FL
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John Meussner
Fair Oaks, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
516,395
I have part time agents, producing more than full time agents. It is all about work ethics, not full or part timer :)
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Muhammad Mushtaq
Fall River, MA
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Tammy Adams ~ Realtor ...
Maricopa, AZ
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
5,583,278
both can be considered full time....now my question is "who is productive".... there are agents who can devote 2 hours a day, and they make money.... there are other who spend 60 hours a week and make pennies....
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Richard Robibero, e-Pr...
Toronto, ON
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Takia C. Walker
Columbia, SC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
3,545,049
Back in the 1990s, Sacramento had a recession that lasted several years. It hit the real estate industry hard. At the time, I took a "temporary" job at a software development company. In no time at all I was selling homes to the software engineers and developers, who worked there. That temporary job ended up lasting over 8 years. And, they were also among my most productive real estate years as well. So, the line of part-time and full time agent got blurred a little. I think some hang on knowing the difference, when the answer isn't quite that clear!
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Nilgun Foley
Shelton, CT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
4,571,606
Hi Gita -- an age old real estate question.
For me it's not so much full versus part time but the level of service that matters along with the results achieved.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
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Takia C. Walker
Columbia, SC
20,279
I consider myself a Full Time Agent and I also work for an Attorney Full Time. I am the Sole Paralegal and have lots of flexibility at the Law Office. My Attorney understands if I need to go show homes or meet with clients. As a matter of fact, he's even okay with them meeting me in the conference room at the Office! I make time for working my Real Estate Business through the day and also my Paralegal duties. It's a very small Law Office so it's easy to work both.
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,683,912
A person who supports themselves by selling real estate.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
969,858
Gita Bantwal I believe it all depends on the agent. I have a part time agent who produce as much as a full time. As long as they are doing their work I can care less how they manage their time.
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Takia C. Walker
Columbia, SC
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
699,277
I do not believe it's anyone's business how many hours a certain person puts in. Call yourself a full time Realtor if you like but whats wrong with merely "Realtor"?
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Tammy Adams ~ Realtor ...
Maricopa, AZ
21,695
I agree with Barbara T. and Joe P. I have been on both sides of the spectrum. It's more about productivity and doing what's right ethically and morally!
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
273,237
I like John McCormack 's answer. When I was doing it part time I know for a fact that I was making more sales than some full time agents. However, I would never tell the client I was full time.
You just know it. No need to count hours, days, etc.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
5,104,806
A full time agent is one who has no other outside employment, as far as I;m concerned.
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
1,076,531
I think a full time agent is someone that devotes full time hours to their real estate business. If a 2nd job takes away from that, I don't consider them full time. If a 2nd job is in addition to that, I'd consider them full time.
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
516,337
That's a good question. I guess it would depend on if the agent who works 7 days a week but only a few hours a day can really get back to people in a timely manner. If someone works another job from 8-5 and can only answer calls and emails between 5-midnight I don't know if I consider them full time. If they are working every day then they should be considered fulltime regardless of the hours. The one agent who doesn't have another job - should find something to do during the day - there is always something that could be being done. In this case they may be the ones considered not to be full time.
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
4,434,127
I love all the comments. Thank you for answering the question.
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
2,759,812
I think that that could be defined as primary income.
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
979,496
Gita - I think anyone whose primary income, and time spent working, is spent on real estate would be considered a full time agent. If and agent is only working when they have clients, then I would say they are not doing a very good job at their job.
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
855,468
I do not consider hours worked for agents status as full time. Rather that Real Estate is their ONLY job. You either are or not full time Real Estate. Mark
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
1,310,972
A person who has a “full-time” job and also sells real estate is not a full-time agent.
An person who works 40+ hours per week in real estate but is not making ends meet so takes an additional job to supplement income may be a full-time agent.
An agent who works 2 days a week and makes enough sales and income to satisfy their needs…a full-time agent, I guess.
Seems difficult to give a clear-cut, absolute answer to your question.
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
2,443,250
I think a full time agent is someone who depends on their time and talent to produce income by listing and selling real estate.
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
1,466,207
Gita Bantwal I agree with Debbie Reynolds. It's the spare time agents I wonder about.
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
3,988,007
I would say it could be the agent that puts in 40 hours or more however they get that in. It doesn't matter what days as long as they are covering their business.
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
3,626,530
I agree with Barbara Todaro, it all just depends
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
3,986,258
A full time agent puts Real Estate before any other job he may hold. Many have part- time jobs andif they ge in the way, the agent is NOT full time.
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
1,239,801
same here. If you have no other income and use RE as the only source and actually try I consider you are FT. Most realtors are 24/7 so not miss a call or leads.
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
175,614
Good question. I consider myself full time because it is my only job, which I happen to work 7 days a week.
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
2,538,633
All of my LO's are full time, it doesn't matter to me, how many hours they work, but rather how productive they are.
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
4,800,082
305,560
I have a unique take on this. I think a full time agent is someone that regardless of the number of hours they spend they dedicate the time needed to ensure thier clients get the service they deserve. Some of us do it 7 days a week (us fools..lol) and some do a great job with much fewer. If their clients are happy and get excellent care, who are we to judge?