Real Estate Associate Agent (1099) - Merrilville / Schereville
About The Position
Redfin is hiring an Associate Agent to work with customers in the Merrilville / Schereville area. The role is suited to new or experienced real estate agents seeking flexibility. Associate Agents show homes, host open houses, and attend inspections, while choosing their own hours and controlling their workload. The role involves no sales pressure, contracts, or closings, and work is performed remotely in the field without office visits. Agents may access free, optional educational services to develop their skills. As an independent contractor, the Associate Agent receives a flat-rate payment for each field event. Applicants must hold a real estate license in the state where they will work and be willing to affiliate their license exclusively with Redfin. The role also requires joining the local MLS and Realtor Association, having or obtaining a smartphone, laptop, and GPS, and having reliable transportation with the ability to travel within the market. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be invited to a video screen. A recruiter will provide next steps if there is an opening in the applicant's area; otherwise, Redfin may retain the applicant's information and contact them when contract opportunities become available. Redfin conducts background screening for this role consistent with applicable law and considers qualified applicants with criminal record histories.
Requirements
- Hold a real estate license in the state where the work will be performed.
- Be willing to affiliate the license exclusively with Redfin.
- Have a smartphone, laptop, and GPS, or be willing to obtain them.
- Be willing to join the local MLS and Realtor Association.
- Have reliable transportation and the ability to travel within the market.
Nice To Haves
- The role is open to new and experienced real estate agents.
- Free, optional educational services are available to develop skills.
Responsibilities
- Show homes to customers.
- Host open houses.
- Attend inspections.
- Set work hours and control workload.
- Travel within the local market to perform field events.
Benefits
- Free, optional educational services to grow skills.
- Flexible scheduling and control over workload.
- Flat-rate payment per field event.
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