Can You Really Be a Part-Time Real Estate Agent? Yes—If You Have the Right Team Behind You
If you are googling “can I be a part-time real estate agent?” or “part-time realtor with a full-time job,” you have probably heard two conflicting messages: yes, it is possible, and no, you will never be available enough for your clients. The truth sits right in the middle—it is absolutely possible to succeed part-time, but only if you have a strong support system behind you and a clear plan for daytime tasks like inspections and closings.
On the Shaina McAndrews Team, part-time agents are not left to “figure it out.” You are responsible for building relationships and showing homes to your clients—especially evenings and weekends when most buyers can actually tour properties. Once your client is under contract, however, the team steps in and handles roughly 80% of the under-contract tasks for you: scheduling and coordinating inspections, tracking deadlines, communicating with lenders and title, and managing much of the paperwork and follow-up that usually happens during business hours. If an inspection or closing lands at 11 a.m. on a weekday, a trusted team member can attend, represent your client’s interests, and keep you fully in the loop so your client never feels the gap in your schedule.
Marketing and visibility are also covered in a way that works for part-time agents. The team provides signs for your listings and open houses, so you do not have to invest in or store your own sign inventory. You also get done-for-you social media content, email campaigns, and support for creating and promoting your listings online, helping you look like a full-time professional even if you only have certain hours available each week. For people who want to test real estate part-time or build a meaningful side business alongside a career they love, this balance of personal responsibility and team support makes “part-time agent” a realistic and rewarding path.
