31 Aug 2026
How to Become a Part Time Real Estate Agent (If You Work Full Time)
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Yes, you can become a licensed real estate agent while working a full-time job. Real estate runs on evenings and weekends — the exact hours most 9-to-5 workers already have free — which is why it's one of the few careers you can start part-time.
In this video, Robert Rico (licensed since 1995, founder of US Realty Training) breaks down exactly what it takes:
Cost to Get Licensed (~$1,000 total)
Pre-licensing course: $100–$500
State exam fee: $40–$150
License application: $50–$400
MLS/board dues: $500–$1,000/year (paid after you're licensed, not upfront)
Time Commitment
10–20 hours/week on top of your day job
Weekends: showings, open houses, contracts
Evenings: calls, follow-ups, scheduling
Weekdays: a few texts/emails on your lunch break
What One Deal Pays
On a $400,000 home at a 2.5% commission with a 70/30 split, a new agent nets about $7,000 — the equivalent of 467 hours at a $15/hour job.
Timeline
Most new agents close their first deal 60–90 days after getting licensed.
Who does this well? Teachers, nurses on rotating shifts, salespeople, remote workers, and career changers testing the waters before going all in.
Ready to get licensed? Robert's pre-licensing courses are linked below.
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Chapters
(0:00) Intro: Can You Sell Real Estate With a Full-Time Job?
(0:20) Is the Schedule Actually Flexible?
(1:12) What It Costs to Get Licensed
(1:56) MLS Dues & Your First Paycheck Timeline
(2:31) A Realistic Weekly Schedule
(3:30) Real Time Commitment (10–20 Hrs/Week)
(4:00) What One Deal Actually Pays
(4:54) When You'll Be Ready to Go Full-Time
(5:24) What Nobody Tells You (Reality Check)
(6:48) Who This Actually Works For
(7:47) Next Steps
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About US Realty Training
US Realty Training is a leading real estate education provider helping aspiring and current agents get licensed, stay licensed, and grow their careers. We serve career-changers, busy professionals, and recent grads who want a flexible, proven path to passing the real estate exam and launching a successful business.
Students choose us for our state-approved pre-licensing courses, live classes and webinars, on-demand video lessons, and expert instructors who make complex topics easy. Our content is built for real exam performance—clear explanations, practical examples, and state-specific guidance—so you’re not just memorizing terms, you’re learning how to pass and practice with confidence.
We solve the biggest problems future agents face: confusing state requirements, low first-time pass rates, and overwhelm. Our solution is an end-to-end training system that includes:
Pre-licensing packages
A high-impact Real Estate Exam Prep with unlimited mock state exams and vocabulary flashcards
Weekend crash courses (in-person and livestream)
Post-licensing and continuing education (CE)
Broker-licensing options
With flexible schedules, online + video learning, and step-by-step support—from enrollment to exam day and beyond—US Realty Training gives you everything you need to meet your state’s requirements, pass the real estate exam, and start closing deals.
