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What is Wholesaling Real Estate Salary?

Jerry Norton

Aug 8, 2024

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There are many advantages to wholesaling real estate: it requires little to no money to get off the ground; you don’t actually own a property and the risks associated with it; it can be done in any community; and it’s profitable. 

So how profitable are we talking?! 

You may be a beginner real estate investor looking to choose a real estate method that’s right for you.

Or, you may be a real estate investor with deals under your belt looking for another revenue stream. 

Either way, you're likely wondering how much you’ll get paid as a wholesaler and if it's worth your time — which is exactly what we’ll break down in this article. 

Let’s get started!

What is Wholesale Real Estate Salary? 

Simply put, the salary for a real estate wholesaler comes down to how much you're willing to hustle.

Here's what I mean.

Wholesalers are typically paid 5-10% of the property's sale price.

So, let's say you sign a wholesale contract for $200,000 and flip the contract for 10% more to a seller. In this specific case, you'll make anywhere between $10,000-$20,000. 

Or, if you sign a wholesale contract for $100,000 and find a cash buyer, you can expect to bring home anywhere between $5,000-$10,000.

So that's why I say it comes down to how much you're willing to hustle. With the right networking, properties and list of cash buyers, it's not impossible to make $100,000 wholesaling or even more.

If you’re a beginner real estate and this sounds like something you'd like to explore further, you may be wondering …

What is Wholesaling Real Estate?

Wholesaling real estate is when an investor, like yourself, enters into a contract with a homeowner and then markets that property to other potential buyers.

Then, once a new buyer is found, you as a wholesaler will assign their rights under the contract to the new buyer.

So you’re not buying and selling the property; you’re acting as a middleman, selling the contract and bringing together a seller and a buyer.

That’s why a real estate wholesaler is thought of as an unconventional property seller. 

Wholesaling can also differ from state to state, which is why we've made guides for specific states, including:

For more on wholesaling, check out or 7 step proven method for wholesaling real estate today. 

The Bottom Line: Wholesaling Real Estate Salary

Like other forms of real estate investing, how much you make as a wholesaler this year will depend upon your ability to hustle, your network, your lead generation strategy, and more. With a good strategy in place, there's no doubt that you can make a full time income by wholesaling real estate.