If you’ve been in estate agency for a while then you’ll know the feeling.
That little voice that pops up from time to time saying, “You could be doing so much more if you weren’t stuck in this structure.”
Or the thought you keep batting away: “Imagine if I could just do this myself.”
For most agents, it starts as quiet frustration. You’re good at your job. You enjoy what you do. You know your area inside out. You get consistent results. But your income doesn’t reflect it. Your freedom doesn’t reflect it. And you know you’re capable of more.
That’s the moment most agents start wondering “what else?”, “what’s the next step for me?”
You’re not the only one.
What do Estate Agents want?
The self-employed boom isn’t a trend, it’s an industry shift. More agents than ever are moving away from the traditional model, not because they want to work less but because they want more flexibility and more autonomy over their career.
They want:
A better work/life balance
Fair pay for the work they do
A career they are in control of
But the thing that stops most people from taking the leap?
Not the work.
Not the setup.
Not the industry.
It’s fear.
Fear of failing.
Fear of not earning enough.
Fear of stepping away from the comfort of a salary.
Fear of not knowing where to start.
And honestly?
Each agent we’ve spoken to who’s made the jump has had the same concerns.
It’s not that you’re “not confident enough”.
It’s not that you’re “not ready”.
You’re just scared of doing it alone.
What do Estate Agents need to be successfully self employed?
This is where the right support makes all the difference. At Agent MXM, we built our entire model around YOU. Not numbers, not targets, not volume.
We’re deliberately small because we want to know our agents. Not as ID numbers. Not as names on a spreadsheet. But as real people with families, with goals, with worries and with strengths.
Most brokerages scale fast but that’s not what we’re about.
When you keep it small, you can offer:
One-to-one support
Tailored business planning
Personal help with mindset and confidence
Hands-on mentoring
Some days support looks like strategy. Some days it looks like accountability. Some days it’s just talking things through over a coffee.
And that’s okay. Because we should fit in with you, not the other way round.
What makes the difference between agents who thrive and those who don’t? Not their skill. Not their experience. Not their following.
It’s their acceptance of advice, their willingness to learn and the confidence in themselves, even if they’re scared.
If you love the job, if you’re ready for a change and if you know you’re capable of more, then you’ve already got everything you need to succeed as a self-employed agent.
You just haven’t been in the right environment to see it.
What your career could look like with Agent MXM
Setting your own hours
Not asking permission to go to the school nativity
Building a brand that reflects you
Keeping more of the income you’re already generating
Being part of a supportive, non-competitive team
Growing with confidence instead of pressure
Never feeling alone or overwhelmed
A real partnership. One where you feel seen, supported and genuinely backed.
If you’re curious about the self-employed route, let’s just talk.
No pressure.
No commitment.
No sales pitch.
Just an honest conversation about where you are now, what you want next, and whether self-employment could actually work for you.
Sometimes all you need is clarity and understanding and that’s what we’re here to give you.
If you’d like to chat, just get in touch. We’re always happy to help you explore it, even if you’re not ready to make a decision yet.
Your career should fit your life.
Not the other way around.
And if you’re ready to think about something different, we’re here when you are
