Full-Time
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Fully Vetted Leads Provided
Orchard
501-1,000 employees
Real estate platform enabling Move First
Compensation Overview
$75k - $200k/yr
Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- An active and unrestricted Arizona real estate license and are located in the greater Phoenix area
- Some residential real estate transaction experience with at least 4+ closed transactions in the last twelve months
- Strong sales skills including the ability to handle objections effectively, build rapport quickly, and align on expectations with customers
- An analytical mindset and ability to hold yourself accountable to hitting metrics in your business
- Passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience and the adaptability to help customers on their schedule
- An ability to use technology effectively in your business and learn new systems quickly
- Strong communication skills to engage with customers and colleagues - both written and oral
- A drive for results balanced with strong collaboration skills and humility
- Operate as a real estate agent under Orchard Brokerage and grow your business by leveraging the Orchard Max program and other Orchard tools and resources
- Utilize Orchard Move First, Orchard Concierge, Orchard Cash Offer with Upside, Orchard Mortgage, and Orchard Title to facilitate transactions and close deals
- Provide high-quality customer service and ensure an outstanding customer experience
- Engage with clients to schedule and conduct appointments, present offers and negotiate terms as part of residential real estate transactions
- Coordinate with Orchard's coaching, mentorship programs, and Market Manager for professional development and performance improvement
- Leverage proprietary pricing tools and transaction coordination services on every deal
- Maintain compliance with applicable real estate laws and brokerage policies
Orchard is a real estate startup focused on residential homes. It helps people buy and sell homes more smoothly by offering a Move First option, which lets buyers move into a new home before selling their current one. This is supported by a guaranteed back-up offer that protects sellers if the sale timing doesn’t go as planned. Orchard also provides free home valuations, which it claims are 30% more accurate than typical estimates, helping buyers and sellers set realistic expectations. The company likely earns commissions from property sales, and its added services could justify premium pricing. Compared with traditional agencies, Orchard differentiates itself with the Move First approach, the safety net of the back-up offer, and its emphasis on precise valuations. The goal is to reduce stress and make the housing transaction process easier and more predictable for individuals and families.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$265M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 40% revenue growth in 2025 outperforms housing market.
- $30M funding raised for 2026 market expansions including two new states.
- Expanded to Phoenix and Nashville in February 2025 with 500+ agents.
What critics are saying
- 6% brokerage plus 1.9–7% fees exceed Clever Real Estate costs.
- In-house agents only cause lower ratings and customer churn.
- Opendoor undercuts with lower-fee cash offers in AZ, CA, TX.
What makes Orchard unique
- Orchard's Move First enables buying new home before selling old one.
- Guaranteed back-up offer provides sale certainty for clients.
- Concierge service funds home improvements at no upfront cost.
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Benefits
Comprehensive benefits - We offer medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and dependents, with some plans fully sponsored by Orchard.
Paid parental leave - We offer new parents up to 18 weeks paid leave to bond with their newborns—plus a customized one-month transition period to ease into life as a working parent.
Paid family leave - We offer up to 10 weeks paid leave for employees who need to care for sick family members.
Flexible paid time off - We count your contributions, not vacation days. Take the time you need to recharge and refresh.
Team events - From monthly town hall meetings to team lunches and gatherings outside of the office, we make time to celebrate wins and unwind together.
Paid industry certification - We cover dues on licenses and renewal fees for brokers, realtors, and more.
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%JPAR Real Estate appoints Jonathan Hodges vice president and market leader for Houston. Hodges brings more than two decades of real estate leadership experience, with a track record of building, scaling and leading high-performing brokerage operations. Reading Time: 2 mins read Above, Jonathan Hodges JPAR Real Estate (JPAR) has announced the appointment of Jonathan Hodges as vice president and market leader for Houston, Texas. Hodges brings more than two decades of real estate leadership experience, with a track record of building, scaling and leading high-performing brokerage operations, the company says. In his new role, he will be responsible for driving JPAR's expansion across the Houston market, elevating agent productivity and strengthening a performance-driven, agent-centric culture. "Houston represents one of the most important growth markets for JPAR, and bringing in the right leadership is critical to how we scale," said Rick Davidson, CEO of JPAR Real Estate. "Jonathan has a rare combination of operational discipline, market knowledge and a genuine commitment to agent success. He's exactly the kind of leader who can build momentum quickly and create a platform where productive agents thrive." Prior to joining JPAR, Hodges served as regional general manager and director of real estate at Orchard, where he led market growth and agent performance initiatives across Texas. Most recently he was a deal structuring manager at Homeward, where he ranked among the company's top performers nationally, JPAR noted. Recognized for his ability to develop talent and build strong industry relationships, JPAR says Hodges aligns closely with its agent-first model-a full-service brokerage platform that combines a 100% commission structure with robust operational support, training and technology. "I'm excited to join JPAR at such a pivotal time for the company and the Houston market," said Hodges. "There's a clear opportunity to build something meaningful here-a platform that truly supports agents in growing their business while delivering an exceptional experience to clients. I'm looking forward to working alongside this team to accelerate that vision." JPAR Real Estate operates more than 60 offices across 20 states.
Orchard, a New York-based real estate marketplace, has raised $30 million in equity funding to support its expansion. The company grew revenue 40% in 2025, outperforming the broader housing market, after launching three new markets and adding over 500 agents in the past two years. Orchard has transitioned from a "Buy Before You Sell" lender into an open marketplace offering multiple services, including Buy Before You Sell, all-cash offers and listing services, supported by integrated title and mortgage capabilities. The platform operates across eight US states, including Arizona, California, Texas and Florida. The funding will support product innovation and market expansion, with two additional markets planned for 2026. Orchard aims to streamline real estate transactions from search through closing.
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/PRNewswire/ -- Orchard, the company delivering the best home buying and selling experience for both agents and consumers, today announced 40% revenue growth...
NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Orchard, the company that is simplifying home buying and selling, has expanded into two new markets: Phoenix and Nashville. Homeowners in these two markets will now be able to work with an Orchard agent who can recommend which of Orchard's unique solutions works best for their situation – whether that's buying their new home before they sell, a cash offer with market upside, or a traditional listing."Orchard enables homeowners to meet their goals and get the best sale outcome," says Court Cunningham, CEO and Founder of Orchard. "Whether customers want a quick sale, need cash for a down payment now, don't want to list the home while they're living in it, want the best price on their home sale, or something else – Orchard can make that happen for them."Customers who work with an Orchard agent have a range of options in addition to listing traditionally. For customers who want to buy before they sell, Orchard's Move First program advances them equity from their current home, allows them to make a non-contingent offer, use their equity for the down payment, move once, then sell their old home on market. For customers who value a fast sale, Orchard offers cash offer programs that allow customers to sell now, then receive any additional proceeds once the home sells on market later."At Orchard, we take great local agents and supercharge them with our unique offerings, allowing them to help customers achieve outcomes they couldn't otherwise," adds Cunningham