Part-Time Real Estate Agents - Urban Areas

[Jack Bauer]

Hi RE Agents,

I am curious about getting my real estate license and becoming a part-time agent.

How much time does it take to close a deal on average?

I am curious because it seems like the average commission is between 2-5% and in urban areas this could be great. A friend of mine does it part-time and he is trying to convince me to go on board, however I am skeptical about how much time I could dedicate to showing clients around.

He says that urban hipsters and yuppies are not as picky and only require 2-3 hours per week. Does this sound right for agents in LA, NYC, Boston, and other major areas?

 

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