Real Estate Associate Agent (1099) - Newport News

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Fintech • Financial Services
At Rocket, we're restoring America’s faith in homeownership. Our mission is simple: Help Everyone Home.
The Role
Independently show homes, host open houses, and attend inspections on a flexible schedule. Work as a 1099 contractor paid per field event. No contract closings required. Must hold a state real estate license, join the local MLS/Realtor Association, have a smartphone/laptop/GPS, and reliable local transportation. Background screening required.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you a new real estate agent looking to grow your skills, or an experienced agent wanting more flexibility? Our Associate Agent role lets you work with customers on your schedule and make money in real estate without closing a transaction.

Apply today and you could be earning money in less than 14 days!

The Role

  • Show homes, host open houses, attend inspections

  • Set your own hours and control your workload

  • Get plenty of customers, especially on weekends

  • No sales pressure, contracts, or closings

  • Work remotely out in the field – no office visits required

  • Free, optional educational services to grow your skills

Pay

As an independent contractor, you'll earn a flat-rate payment per field event.

Qualifications

  • Real estate license in the state where you'll work and willingness to affiliate your license exclusively with Redfin

  • Smartphone, laptop, and GPS, or the willingness to get them

  • Willingness to join the local MLS and Realtor Association

  • Reliable mode of transportation and ability to travel within your market

Need a license? Learn how to get one.

Application process

Submit a quick application, and we'll invite you to a video screen if you meet our minimum qualifications. A recruiter will reach out with the next steps if we have an opening in your area. If we don't, we'll keep your info and reach out when new contract opportunities become available.

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About Redfin

Our mission is to redefine real estate in the consumer's favor. As a full-service brokerage and #1 nationwide brokerage site in the US, we combine our own technology and real estate agents to make buying or selling a home faster, easier, and more efficient. We believe real estate can be better—for customers, for agents, for everyone.

To ensure the health and safety of our workforce, customers and third parties, Redfin conducts background screening for this role. All screening is conducted consistent with applicable law, and Redfin encourages applications from, and fully considers, qualified applicants with criminal record histories.

Redfin accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Skills Required

  • Valid real estate license in the state of work and willingness to affiliate exclusively with Redfin.
  • Smartphone, laptop, and GPS (or willingness to obtain them).
  • Willingness to join local MLS and Realtor Association.
  • Reliable mode of transportation and ability to travel within the local market.
  • Successful completion of background screening consistent with applicable law.

Rocket Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes premium medical plans, disability/life insurance, no‑cost mental health support, and access to onsite or virtual care, with a 100% company‑paid medical plan option noted. Wellness and nutrition resources further bolster the offering.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave, fertility coverage (including IVF), adoption/foster assistance, childcare subsidies, and Care.com membership are emphasized. Many benefits are presented as effective on day one, underscoring breadth and immediacy.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock purchase plan offers a 15% discount with quarterly enrollment and contributions up to 15% of eligible earnings. This provides accessible ownership alongside cash compensation.

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The Company
HQ: Detroit, Michigan
14,200 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

We’re a Detroit-based company obsessed with helping our clients achieve the dream of homeownership and financial freedom. Our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage, was founded by Dan Gilbert in 1985. Since then, we’ve revolutionized the mortgage industry – twice – and taken our place as the industry leader. Today, the Rocket brand is synonymous with providing simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. When you need a mortgage, a real estate agent or a personal loan, Rocket gets you there fast.

Why Work With Us

Powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity, our trailblazing teams create endless pathways toward a future of possibility. By pairing relentless innovation with real empathy, we’re building the future of homeownership – together.

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