Real estate is not something that can be done on a part-time basis. Here are seven reasons not to use a part-time real estate agent.



A real estate agents main focus is to sell. Therefore it is important to find a real estate agent that will focus full time on your real estate needs. There is a fiduciary responsibility to the sellers in the instance of an agent for the seller, and a buyer's agent for the buyer to get the best deal possible for them.

You have every right to ask the real estate agent if they are part-time or full time. If an agent says they can work part time and fulfill your needs for your real estate transactions, it is likely that they are working to make them money; they would not have the time to be fully loyal to you, when they are working at another job.

If a real estate agent is working part time, he or she likely has another job and does not have the time to focus on quality, instead they are trying to get as much done in as little time as possible.

Selling your home, you need someone who is going to be advertising and working to sale your home on a full time basis. The less time the agent is spending on selling your home, the longer it is on the market and you are losing money.

A part time real estate agent likely has not taken the time to have additional training, and certifications to increase the quality of service you would receive. It is a good idea to ask what training the real estate agent has had.

There are times that sellers or buyers can only be available for showings, signing and closings at specific days and times due to work. Therefore it is hard with a part time agent to set up important appointments because there is a limited amount of time.

For example: A part-time real estate agent can work Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the evenings from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The homeowner is available during the day from 8:00am to 5:00pm. This can result in one of two things. First the agent will not try to work with the home at all. Second, the agent will set it up for you to go alone. What is the point of having the agent?

If you sign an exclusivity clause with a part time real estate agent, you are limiting yourself to only being able to have part time help with selling your home, or finding your home.

You pay the same commission for a full time real estate agent as a part-time real estate agent. Therefore you are getting half the work and effort and paying the full price. Who wants half a sandwich when they pay the full price?

A dedicated real estate agent or broker works normally evenings, weekend, and are often times on call so that they can meet the needs of their clients. With this in mind, how is a part time agent going to be able to focus their time and skills on your deal if they are warn out, tired, and only able to focus at such small time frames.

With the purchase of a home or selling of a home, the most significant investments you will make in your lifetime, you deserve to have someone who will be by your side through all the steps. The commission is paid for the services rendered. Whenever something is done part-time, it is likely done part of the way. Who is filling in the work that needs to be done because the agent does not have time to be there?