Full-Time
Investment Real Estate Agent
Posted on 8/28/2025
Fair Trade Real Estate
51-200 employees
Direct, commission-free home sale marketplace
Compensation Overview
$100k - $500k/yr
Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Hybrid
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- Active California Real Estate License
- Full time commitment to discuss, sell or show property
- Utilize your tech-savviness to proactively seek out new business opportunities through market research, lead generation, and leveraging digital tools and platforms
- Ability to communicate professionally, work in a team environment and support any needs related to the investors
- The ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
- Representing Fair Trade Real Estate (FTRE) by selling our exclusive inventory of properties to investors
- Utilizing sales and communication skills to close the sale
- Networking and growing your book of business in a commission only environment
- Collaborate with the team to stay up to date with all available properties
- Attending training and meetings to stay up to date with investors' needs
Fair Trade Real Estate connects homeowners who want to sell with a network of real estate investors in California, enabling property sales without traditional seller commissions or closing costs. The process works by the company acting as an intermediary in a property marketplace: sellers list a home and investors purchase the property, with the company earning fees from the investors for facilitating the deal. Unlike typical broker-led transactions, the model reduces seller costs by removing commissions and many closing fees, aiming for a faster, more direct sale. The company differentiates itself through its focus on commission-free, cost-efficient transactions and its emphasis on connecting sellers with a network of investors to close deals quickly. Its goal is to provide a financially advantageous option for homeowners seeking a hassle-free sale while enabling investors to acquire properties through a streamlined, California-focused marketplace.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Santa Ana, California
Founded
2020
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NAR November 2024 settlement cuts commissions 25-50%, boosting commission-free models.
- Local expertise in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties drives investor demand.
- Founded July 2020 by decade-experienced partners, scaling to 596 transactions rapidly.
What critics are saying
- Opendoor outcompetes with instant cash offers across California, eroding network in 6-12 months.
- AB 1287 effective January 2026 mandates disclosures, fining misleading no-fees claims in 3-6 months.
- Zillow Offers revival floods market with 95-98% value buys, capturing 25% more leads in 12-18 months.
What makes Fair Trade Real Estate unique
- Fair Trade Real Estate wholesales off-market properties directly to investors in California and Texas.
- Sellers avoid all commissions and closing costs by transacting through licensed brokerage model.
- Sold over 500 properties to investors in 2023, delivering 40+ exclusive deals monthly.
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