Commercial Real Estate Agent; Independent Contractor

This is a 100% commission-based, 1099 independent contractor position with unlimited earning potential. Compensation is derived solely from commissions earned on successfully completed transactions and may vary based on individual performance, transaction volume, and prevailing market conditions. In accordance with applicable state and local pay-transparency laws, the anticipated annualized commission range for individuals in this role is: $0.00 - $1,000,000+.

Actual earnings will depend on the number and size of completed transactions and may vary significantly from this range. Marcus & Millichap is a multi-state employer and posted commission ranges are provided in good faith for compliance with all relevant pay-transparency regulations. These ranges may not reflect potential compensation for positions based in other states or regions. As an independent contractor, this role is not eligible for company paid perks.

A real estate license is required but is not needed for the interview process.

What You Will Do

• Follow a structured training program with mentor support while building your own business
• Market investment properties to internal teams, external networks, and active investors
• Work alongside experienced mentors to learn proven strategies while building and scaling a business
• Advise clients on investment strategies and execute transactions
• Prepare property analyses, including BOVs and market comparables
• Market exclusive listings and negotiate offers and agreements
• Prospect, develop, and manage long-term client relationships
• Research ownership records, market data and industry trends

• Three plus years of continuous qualified work experience, preferably in sales or real estate
• Competitive – You excel in performance-based environments (those who are motivated, adaptable, and goal‑oriented often excel here)
• Capable – You think critically and learn quickly
• Coachable – You welcome feedback and apply it
• Committed – You bring a strong work ethic and a long-term mindset
• Communicative – You build relationships and communicate clearly

• Non-Competitive Management – Managers focus exclusively on coaching, support, and agent development so you receive dedicated guidance.
• Training – Comprehensive commercial real estate training with online modules, role play, and hands on learning. For experienced professionals, our program will enhance your existing skills.
• Mentorship – One on one mentorship to help you accelerate your growth.
• Earning Potential – Marcus & Millichap offers uncapped earning potential for driven agents.
• Culture – We are a culture of entrepreneurial, sales professionals, aligned around shared goals and high standards.
• Collaboration – Our proprietary listing platform provides access to all firm listings and supports a culture of teamwork and information sharing.
• Growth – Many of our top agents, market leaders, and executives started in this role, offering true long term career potential.

Our mission is to help our clients create and preserve wealth by providing the best real estate investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services available.

Marcus & Millichap was founded in 1971 with the goal of being a new kind of company – one driven by long-term relationships and built on a culture of collaboration. We focus on bringing together specialized market knowledge, the industry s leading brokerage platform and exclusive access to inventory to achieve exceptional results for our clients, year after year.

Today, we are the industry’s largest firm specializing in real estate investment sales and financing.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.