Can you be a part time real estate agent while on Active Duty?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:10:39 -0400

Can active duty members pick up a side job? What are the corresponding requirements and limitations? Thanks!

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Mar 21 at 2021 11:18 AM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:18:25 -0400

Technically, the answer is yes. Your Command needs to approve your part time job, and there needs to be a very clear understanding between you, your Commander, and your employer that the military comes first - always. You may have to call out of shifts on no notice or even leave in the middle of a shift (although that is rare).

Because of the nature of real estate, where you schedule conforms to your client's and appointments are IMPORTANT, a job in real estate would probable not be a great option. But if you can make it work, and your Commander will bless of... go for it.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 21 at 2021 1:12 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:12:14 -0400

Technically, all requests of a 2nd job, moon-lighting etc. must be approved by your Commander, and it can in no way interfere with the unit's training/activities. So you schedule as showing/closing and the unit can't/doesn't let you have the time off due to requirements, and you're screwed. Keep that in mind.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2021 7:13 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 19:13:18 -0400

Yes If you work for someones office it would need to be approved by command. If you don't have an employer, you may not even need approval.