Pros
- Some agents truly make all the effort worth it. They are caring, kind, hilarious, and incredibly generous. - Benefits are free and rather comprehensive. - Free in office snacks and beverages. - If not working in head office, highly autonomous working environment. - Holly Worthington: I list her as a pro because if you are serious about real estate, she is an absolute resource with a wealth of knowledge.
Cons
- Blatant favoritism based on position and location - Unfair disparity of salaries between identical positions (>10K). - Real estate agents are appeased, frequently meaning staff are strained. - Lack of transparency. - Very limited growth opportunity, but that doesn't mean you'll be given plenty of work outside of your role. - Some agents are truly awful, that sounds petty but it's absolutely true. HR doesn't cover contractors, so you're often at their mercy.