Real Estate Sales Associate

Build a Lasting Real Estate Career

with the Team that Supports Your Growth

Now Hiring · Athens, Alabama · 2 Openings

Think you've got what it takes to sell real estate?

Join one of America's top real estate companies — 5 decades of reputation, industry-leading tools, and a team that feels like family.

Free · Discover Your Potential with Crye-Leike's Agent Profiler · Takes 10 Minutes

Take a few minutes to evaluate your potential. This assessment will help you understand how your natural tendencies could help — or challenge — you as a real estate agent.

The Opportunity: Real Estate Agent

A career as a real estate agent provides flexibility and freedom to set your own pace. You are your own boss. Income directly reflects your efforts, with no limits on what astute, hard-working people can earn.

Requirements & Who Thrives Here

Requirements

• Real estate license (or willingness to obtain one)
• Valid driver's license
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Several months of savings recommended — income is commission-based at close

Who Thrives Here

• Goal-oriented, persevering, and self-motivated
• Ambitious and people-oriented
• Values autonomy and time freedom
• Genuinely enjoys helping people and community

Hiring Real Estate Agents In

Athens, Alabama

1260 US Hwy 72 East Suite H, Athens, AL 35611

Why Choose Us: Proven Results & Reputation

• Personalized Marketing & Tech — In-house marketing department — the only local firm with this resource. Custom plans, yard signs, cards, direct mail, newsletters, social media coaching, and your own website at the lowest cost.
• Cutting-Edge Technology — Full CRM, personal property-search website, 24/7 Info Line with real-time caller ID alerts, online showing reports, YouTube listing automation — all included at no extra cost.
• Free Training — Always — Crye-Leike College is free for all associates. Weekly sales meetings, nationally-recognized quarterly speakers, CPPS certification, and advanced programs for experienced agents.
• 130+ Prime-Location Offices — Staffed 7 days a week. Get paid the day after your closing through in-house accounting. Private offices for top producers. 130+ high-profile locations across 7 states.
• Global Relocation Network — Member of The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World™ — the planet's largest relocation network. Send and receive quality leads at little or no cost to you.
• Recognition & Rewards — Multi-Million Dollar Club, Circle of Excellence Diamond Award, free company trips for top producers, monthly leader recognition, and same-day payment after every close.

Position Details

• Job Title: Real Estate Agent
• Compensation: $75,000 – $150,000 per year
• Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time · Hybrid Remote
• Schedule: Choose your own hours · 30–50 hrs/week
• Benefits: Flexible schedule, Professional development assistance
• Openings: Multiple positions · Licensing required · Start right away

• #4 — In the Nation
• #1 — In TN, AR & MS
• 3,200+ — Active Agents
• 130+ — Offices · 7 States
• Since 1977 — 5 Decades Strong

Industry-Exclusive Benefit

Wealth Building Program

Take the worry out of retirement with a plan unlike any other in the industry. Over 500+ agents enrolled, each with an average of 12 years with the company. Provided at no cost to qualified associates.

• A monthly retirement check starting at age 62
• 25% of your average highest 3-year annual income
• Payments received for 180 months (15 years)
• $25,000 burial benefit — included at no cost
• $100,000 lump-sum death benefit
• Monthly payments to beneficiaries upon death
• Fully vested after 7 years (min. income $75K/yr)

Avg of 3 Highest Income Years: $200,000

Annual Benefit (25%): $50,000 / yr

Monthly Installment: $4,167 / mo

Total Over 15 Years: $750,000

“The idea of getting a retirement plan as a 1099 employee is unheard of. By age 41, the Wealth Building Program will yield me $125,000 a year for 15 years. Free.” — Chris Fumia, Crye-Leike Agent

“I moved my entire company to Crye-Leike because of the wealth building program. At my current level of production, I will begin receiving over $100,000 a year when I turn 62, for 15 years. For free. No other real estate company anywhere has a program like this.” — Mike Post, Crye-Leike Realtor

“I'm in my 13th year as a Realtor with Crye-Leike. The Wealth Building Program has been a game changer. It ensures I can take care of myself when retired and gives me peace of mind knowing my daughters are provided for. I feel very blessed.” — Amy Lysyczyn, Crye-Leike Realtor · 13 Years

“Why would I not join a program where I keep doing what I've done for 25 years, and then receive free money? On top of this, Crye-Leike offers amazing tools — CRM, Turnkey, one-stop shopping, in-house marketing and social media departments.” — Blair Teasdale, Crye-Leike Realtor · 25 Years in Real Estate

“I have not heard of such a lucrative program offered at any other brokerage. Work hard now to qualify for the Wealth Building Program and reap the incredible benefits down the road. It should be our top recruiting tool.” — Stephen Khodabakhsh, Crye-Leike Realtor

One Stop Shopping in Real Estate

82% of consumers want all services in one place — and Crye-Leike delivers. Mortgage, title, insurance, relocation and more under one roof means fewer surprises, faster closings, and clients who come back.

• Mortgage
• Title
• Insurance
• Relocation
• Home Services
• Warranty

Building Your Career as a Real Estate Agent

A career as a real estate agent gives you the flexibility and freedom to set your own pace. You're your own boss, and your income directly reflects your efforts — with no limits on what astute, hard-working people can earn. The most successful real estate agents are goal-oriented, persevering, self-motivated, ambitious, and people-oriented.

The rewards of a real estate career run deep: the potential for high earnings, status in the community, autonomy, time freedom, the chance to help people, intellectual challenge, and the satisfaction that comes from those accomplishments. With more experience, many real estate agents take the next step and become licensed brokers — managing offices, owning their own businesses, and employing other agents.

Ready to Join the Crye-Leike Family?

Multiple positions open across the Crye-Leike network. Set up a confidential chat and let's map a career plan to your big dreams.