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<h2><strong>About Mainstay</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">Are you ready to be a part of something groundbreaking? Mainstay is the leading market intelligence platform purpose-built for buying, managing, and selling homes in the single-family rental industry. We empower informed decision-making and unlock opportunities for owners, operators, and residents by aggregating and standardizing data from over 50 unique sources. Originally founded within Opendoor, Mainstay launched as an independent company in 2024, driven by our mission to simplify the complex and bring clarity and trust to the single-family rental ecosystem. Join us as we reshape the future of the industry!</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>About the role</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">Join Mainstay as a Flex Agent (1099 Independent Contractor Agent) and take control of your earning potential while providing essential real estate services. As a contractor, you will complete specific tasks on behalf of our customers, earning compensation based on the work performed. This is an ideal opportunity for licensed real estate professionals looking for flexible work, additional income, or a way to stay active in the industry without full-time commitments.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Mainstay’s Flex Agent Program allows you to leverage your expertise in real estate while maintaining full independence, choosing the tasks that best fit your schedule.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Please Note: </strong><em>We are actively building a pool of qualified Mainstay Flex Agents to support our customers as needs arise. Once you apply, we'll reach out when opportunities become available in the state(s) where you hold an active real estate license.</em></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Who You Are</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">This role is perfect for real estate professionals who:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Want flexible earning opportunities – Work when and where you want by choosing the tasks that fit your schedule. </p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Are licensed real estate agents – You must hold an active real estate license in at least one state.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Are detail-oriented and reliable – Ensuring all tasks meet Mainstay’s quality standards.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Have strong communication skills – Providing professional service to Mainstay customers.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Are self-motivated and proactive – Managing your own workflow and completing tasks independently.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p></li></ul><h2><strong>Requirements</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Active real estate license in at least one state</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience in real estate transactions (traditional sales, iBuying, or transaction coordination preferred)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Ability to complete assigned tasks on time and with attention to detail</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple transactions, and diligent documentation.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong technical skills: Salesforce or a similar CRM, G-Suite, Slack, MacOS, and the ability to work in multiple systems simultaneously</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">An ability to skilfully negotiate, seek the thrill of winning, and never give up</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Reliable transportation (for property-related tasks such as Home Check-Ins and Lockbox Installs)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Access to a smartphone and computer for task completion, documentation, and communication</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Compensation</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">As a Mainstay Flex Agent, you’ll be compensated on a per-task basis with competitive earnings tied directly to the work you complete. Tasks may include writing and negotiating offers, preparing comparative market analyses (CMAs), conducting property walk-throughs, performing weekly property checks, and managing transactions from contract to close. This pay-per-performance model allows you to earn income that reflects your contributions - offering flexibility, autonomy, and strong earning potential within a supportive operations structure.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Additional Earning Opportunities</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Personal Transactions – Agents assisting their own buyers and sellers will retain 90% of the paid commission, with 10% allocated to Mainstay for licensing and administrative costs.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Why Join Mainstay as a 1099 Flex Agent?</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Independence & Flexibility – Work on your own schedule, choosing the tasks that suit you.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Earn Per Task – No commission splits (except on personal transactions); you get paid for each completed task.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Stay Active in Real Estate – A great way to stay involved in the industry without committing to a full-time role.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Supplement Your Income – Whether you're a part-time agent, transitioning between jobs, or just looking for extra cash, this program allows you to generate income on demand.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em">#LI-AW</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Mainstay Built on Trust</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">At Mainstay, trust is at the core of everything we do. We build trust with everyone -- from candidates to employees to partners. We believe in fairness and openness throughout our hiring process, evaluating candidates based on qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. Our privacy practices describe how we handle applicant information, you can find the policy details for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mainstay.io/privacy">California residents here</a>.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at mainstay-recruiting@opendoor.com</p>

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