Junior

Junior Realtor

The NAR-member agent โ€” practicing real estate as a member of the National Association of Realtors.

Career Level
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Work Personality
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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Job markets for Junior Realtors
Employment concentration ยท ~55 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Realtor

As a Junior Realtor, you''re a licensed real estate professional who belongs to the National Association of Realtors. The Realtor designation means you''ve committed to a code of ethics beyond basic licensing requirements. You have access to NAR resources, MLS systems, and the Realtor brand.

Your day involves the full range of real estate activities โ€” prospecting, client service, transactions, and professional development. As a Realtor, you''re expected to maintain ethical standards and continuing education that exceed basic requirements.

The Realtor commitment signals professionalism to clients and colleagues. You''re part of a professional community with shared standards and resources. The people who succeed here leverage the Realtor network while meeting the ethical and professional expectations that come with membership.

IndependenceAbove avg
AchievementModerate
RelationshipsModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
RecognitionModerate
SupportLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Market focusAssociation involvementBrokerage typeBusiness modelDesignation pursuit
Realtor practice varies by market and involvement level. Some Realtors are active in association leadership; others focus on practice. Brokerage affiliations range from large national brands to independents. Business models vary from solo to team. Some pursue additional NAR designations; others focus on production.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ€” and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Realtors (SOC 41-9021.00), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Professional networking
Realtor connections create opportunity
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MLS mastery
Effectively using MLS systems is essential
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Ethics application
Living the Code of Ethics builds reputation
What''s the brokerage''s approach to the Realtor designation?
What local association support is available?
How active is professional development here?
What''s the MLS and technology environment?
What makes Realtors successful at this brokerage?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$37Kโ€“$167K
Salary Range
10th โ€“ 90th percentile
50K
U.S. Employment
+3.3%
10yr Growth
10K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionNegotiationActive LearningPersuasionSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingWriting
O*NET OnLine ยท Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-9021.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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