Mobile home sales broker

First-time buyers, retirees and downsizers, and owners who want to sell a home in a park or on their own land.

A commission or flat fee when a home sells, paid by the seller or the buyer. You can add fees for arranging delivery, setup or cleaning before a sale.

• Sales and negotiation
• Paperwork and attention to detail
• Knowing local parks and neighborhoods

• Licensing differs by state, so check your state's housing, DMV or real estate agency before advertising homes
• Title transfer, liens and whether the home is titled as personal or real property
• Many parks have approval rules for new buyers and for the age or condition of homes
• If you help arrange financing, check whether lender or loan originator rules apply
• General liability insurance and possibly a surety bond

Estimates put startup costs typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your marketing, insurance and any surety bond you need. You carry little or no stock and can work from home, which helps keep costs lower.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many homes you sell, the commissions you agree and your local market. The estimate assumes at least about 15 hours a week.

Licensing differs by state, so check your state's housing, DMV or real estate agency before advertising homes. Also check title transfer and liens, park approval rules for buyers, lender rules if you help arrange financing, and insurance or a surety bond.