More and more estate agents are choosing to work part time due to family obligations or a growing number of other reasons. Some already work part time from their homes to save renting an office, while others choose to begin their estate agency careers on a part time basis while working another job at the same time
Part time work in the sector can be less stressful than full time positions, especially for agents who are slow to earn commissions. Some business people also work as part time estate agents to advance their other careers. The main disadvantage of working part time in this field is not always being able to accommodate the schedules of buyers, sellers, and other customers
Weekend work is also common for agents choosing part time work, especially those who work at other jobs during the week. These part time employees may also need to share their commissions with other agents working full time, and may not earn as much as their full time counterparts, but can still rake in between £7,500 and £8,000 a year in commission.