Letting & Estate Agent Podcast Why are there fewer women in self employed estate agency? - Ep. 2389
Nov 16, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Sam Cerrone, a self-employed estate agent and mother, shares her journey of transitioning to self-employment while balancing family life. Clare Hughes, a mentor in the property sector, discusses the challenges women face, like confidence and misconceptions about flexibility. They explore how owning their schedules changed their lives, delve into the importance of mentorship, and emphasize that any age is right to embark on this path. Together, they challenge the myths surrounding women’s role in the estate agency.
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Undervalued Skills Hold Women Back
- Many capable women underestimate their value and stay in employed roles despite having skills for self-employment.
- Lack of confidence and fear of failure are primary barriers to more women becoming self-employed estate agents.
Predictability Trumps Flexibility For Many Moms
- Mothers often prioritize a predictable employed schedule because it neatly separates work and home roles.
- The perceived flexibility of self-employment can seem scary when juggling family and 'mum guilt'.
A Child Because She Could Schedule It
- Sam chose to have another child because self-employment allowed her to schedule work around family needs.
- She credits joining EXP with enabling that life change and the birth of her daughter Molly.