Join Our Team
Looking for a real estate brokerage in Cullman, AL that actually invests in its agents? The Journey Home Realty Group is a locally owned brokerage where new and experienced agents get real coaching, side-by-side mentorship, and strong marketing support.
I'm Dawn Lochner, broker/owner. I opened The Journey Home Realty Group in July 2025 because I believe great agents aren't born, they're built. If you've ever felt like a number on a brokerage roster, you'll feel the difference here.
What makes The Journey Home Realty Group different?
I'm not competing with my agents for business. I market the brokerage to bring in leads, and those leads go to my agents. My job is to grow your business, not just the brokerage's.
We're also small on purpose. Staying small is what lets me give every agent personal attention and real one-on-one support, instead of a quick "good luck" and a desk.
Who are we looking for?
Licensed Alabama Realtors ready for a fresh start, and people in pre-licensing classes who want a brokerage lined up before they pass. Beyond the license, here's who tends to thrive with us:
Self-motivated people who genuinely like helping others
Strong communicators with a positive attitude
Team players who want to grow with a new, local brokerage
What do agents get at The Journey Home Realty Group?
You get a broker who's actually in your corner. That looks like:
One-on-one coaching from me, an experienced broker/owner
Side-by-side mentorship, especially for new agents. You won't be figuring it out alone.
Leads from our marketing, distributed to our agents
Marketing you'll actually learn. We work hard on video and creative marketing, and you'll learn how to do it yourself, with help every step of the way.
A supportive office where people genuinely help each other
A flexible schedule that fits your life
Can I take real estate pre-licensing classes in Cullman, AL?
Yes, right here in our office. We've partnered with MY Real Estate School to host Alabama pre-licensing classes at The Journey Home Realty Group in Cullman, starting in January 2027.
Next class starts: January 12
Schedule: evenings, 6:00 to 9:30 p.m., with a livestream option
Course: the 60-hour Alabama pre-license course, over 8 weeks
See dates and enroll with MY Real Estate School.
Can I join the team while I'm still in pre-licensing?
Yes, and I'll start mentoring you while you're still in class. Here's the truth: pre-licensing teaches you how to pass the exam, not how to do the job. So we start learning the real stuff now, from contracts to marketing, and you hit the ground running the day you're licensed.
How do I join the team?
Call or text me at 256-339-6171 or email dawnmlochner@gmail.com for a confidential conversation. No pressure and no sales pitch. Just honest answers about how we work and whether it's a fit for you.
Want to see who you'd be working with first? Meet the team.
Joining Our Team: Quick Answers
Is The Journey Home Realty Group hiring real estate agents?
Yes. We're adding licensed Alabama agents and people currently in pre-licensing classes to our team in Cullman, AL.
Does The Journey Home Realty Group provide leads to agents?
Yes. The brokerage markets to generate leads, and those leads are distributed to our agents. The broker/owner isn't competing with agents for business.
Do you train new real estate agents in Cullman, AL?
Yes. New agents, and even people still in pre-licensing classes, get one-on-one coaching and side-by-side mentorship from Broker/Owner Dawn Lochner, covering everything from contracts to video marketing.
Where can I take real estate classes in Cullman, AL?
The Journey Home Realty Group hosts MY Real Estate School's Alabama pre-licensing classes in our Cullman office, starting January 2027. Classes meet in the evenings, with a livestream option.
How are agents paid at The Journey Home Realty Group?
Our agents are commission-based independent contractors. I'll walk you through all the details in a confidential conversation.
Every Journey Ends at Home.
