Real Estate Agent - Chicago

Rocket Companies•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Redfin is hiring a Chicago real estate agent to work individually or as part of an agent team. Agents use Redfin’s brokerage platform and customer leads to build their business, serve buyers and sellers, and earn commissions on closed deals. Redfin provides business-expense coverage, proprietary customer relationship management technology, qualified customer opportunities, and transaction, listing, showing, and inside-sales support. Compensation is commission-based, with commissions expected to range from $25,000 to $665,000. The posting states that agents make $115,000 on average and that earnings have uncapped potential. Commission splits vary by deal source, with higher splits for repeat Redfin clients. Agents may also qualify for in-year commission accelerators, a President’s Club trip, stock grants, and opportunities to represent luxury clients. Redfin covers listed business costs, including state license and MLS dues, association fees, mileage, and a cell phone plan. Benefits for eligible team members include healthcare and insurance benefits, a 401(k) employer match, and flexible vacation. Redfin is an equal opportunity employer and accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Hold an active, unrestricted real estate license.
Have a reliable mode of transportation and be able to travel within the market.
Provide and maintain proof of current auto insurance with minimum limits of 100/300/50 throughout employment.
Have at least 1 year of residential real estate sales experience, ideally including closed transactions, or related real estate experience, including prior experience with Redfin in a real estate capacity.
Have in-depth experience guiding clients through the home buying and selling process.
Demonstrate a track record of winning web leads and clients, closing deals, and earning referral business.
Have excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
Be comfortable using technology to build a business and collaborate efficiently.
Put clients first and be driven to succeed in a real estate career.

Nice To Haves

Closed residential real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

Guide clients through the home buying and selling process as a trusted advisor.
Work with Redfin-generated customers and clients from the agent’s existing sphere or book of business.
Win web leads and listings, close real estate deals, and earn referral business.
Use Redfin’s proprietary CRM and technology to manage deals, maintain client relationships, and collaborate efficiently.
Travel within the agent’s market and attend property showings and client appointments.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Insurance benefits, including life and disability insurance.
Flexible spending account and health savings account.
Fertility benefits.
Commuter benefits.
Employee Assistance Programs.
401(k) employer match.
Flexible vacation.
Redfin covers business expenses, including state license and MLS dues, association fees, mileage, and cell phone plan.
Potential top-producer perks include a President’s Club trip, stock grants, and access to luxury clients.