Residential Real Estate Agent

The 1695 Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate agency in Arlington, VA is seeking a motivated Residential Real Estate Agent for a full-time, commission-based opportunity. The role involves guiding clients through the buying and selling process, providing strategic market insights, and managing transactions. Ideal candidates possess an active real estate license and strong negotiation skills. This position offers significant growth potential, including leadership opportunities for high performers within the agency.

Qualifications

• Active Real Estate License required (licensed in DC, MD, VA — any combination strongly preferred).
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills are essential.
• Ability to thrive in a commission-only, performance-driven environment.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, organized and accountable.
• Familiarity with Arlington and greater DC metro market is advantageous.
• Commission-only environment requires high performance and client focus.
• Collaborative, client-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Represent buyers, sellers, and investors throughout the residential transaction process.
• Provide informed guidance on pricing strategy and market conditions.
• Lead and manage negotiations to secure optimal outcomes for clients.
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships and referral pipelines.
• Identify business development opportunities and contribute to team growth.
• Work toward eventual leadership responsibilities.
• Work toward eventual leadership responsibilities, including the opportunity to build and lead your own team.

Skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Self-motivation

Organization

Communication

Organizational skills

Accountability

Market knowledge Arlington/DC area

Client-centric mindset

Education

Real Estate License (DC/MD/VA)

Job description

Overview

Company Overview

At The 1695 Group, service—not price—sets the standard. Based in the Washington, D.C. metro area and backed by the region’s #1 luxury brokerage, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, our team benefits from both a powerful DMV network and the global reach of the Sotheby’s International Realty platform. We partner with buyers, sellers, and investors through a highly personalized, strategy-driven approach. Built on integrity, market expertise, and a commitment to consistent excellence, our mission is to elevate how real estate is delivered across the DMV.

Position Summary

The 1695 Group is seeking a motivated, entrepreneurial Residential Real Estate Agent to join our growing team in Arlington, VA. This is a full-time, on-site, commission-based opportunity (no base salary) designed for a driven professional who wants to build meaningful client relationships and, over time, step into leadership by developing and managing their own team. In this role, you will guide clients through the buying and selling process, provide strategic market insight, and manage transactions from consultation through closing. The ideal candidate is proactive, relationship-focused, and eager to grow within a high-performance, client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent buyers, sellers, and investors throughout the residential transaction process
• Provide informed guidance on pricing strategy, market conditions, and property positioning
• Lead and manage negotiations to secure optimal outcomes for clients
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships and referral pipelines
• Coordinate with lenders, title companies, inspectors, and other professionals to ensure smooth closings
• Identify business development opportunities and contribute to team growth
• Work toward eventual leadership responsibilities, including the opportunity to build and lead your own team

Qualifications

• Active Real Estate License required (licensed in DC, MD, VA — any combination strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience or strong aptitude in residential real estate sales
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow into a team leadership role
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
• High level of self-motivation, organization, and accountability
• Familiarity with the Arlington and greater Washington, D.C. metro market is highly advantageous
• Ability to thrive in a commission-only, performance-driven environment
• Collaborative mindset with a client-first approach

Compensation

• Commission-based role
• Significant upside for high performers motivated to build and scale their business