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There are two types, the large who offers a great deal of class time, online instruction then sends you into the word alone. There is also smaller companies, who lack the courses, but will mentor you or have you shadow learning by doing. The next factor is cost, how much do they charge you, what do they pay you and what do you get for what you pay. DO they offer leads or are you on your own?
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Debi McKamie
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Interview with the most popular brokerages in your area and find out which will be best for you according to your needs and wants. It's a very personal decision.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Good luck my first two were nowhere like I am not. As there people that work for them if they like them
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Meet with the broker and the office staff and make sure you "click" with them. Aside from that, check out Scott Godzyk's answer.
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Interview with several of the successful firms in your market to learn about your options.
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Robert Borden - go with the broker/office where you can get a mentor and good education/training.
Do not worry about split right now - as long as it's a fair split.
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Robert,
Follow Dorie Dillard 's advice, and see if you are a match to what you need and want. A
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You are interviewing them..what can they do for you? What culture are you looking for? Do they have training and mentors to help you?
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Is the broker offering you a good training or mentorship program. Maybe they just want another warm body to fill a chair. Find out what the broker can do for you.
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The honest truth is you will not know until you are there awhile. But before you make a decision you can ask tons of questions, talk with other agents in the company and go with what your gut tells you.
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Work with him/her for 6 months. Are you better trained, more confident and making good connections with potential clients? Have you learned by shadowing other agents? Do you get good support from your broker? A yes to all of these means you're on the right team at least for now. Many no answers means you're not.
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Here's a post I wrote about this very thing:
And if you make the wrong choice, it's easy to change.
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Training.
Commission splits.
Office Environment / Corporate Culture.
Interview several Brokers.
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Most will promise they will train you and give you leads many say more than they do. Interested in your desk fee ....
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Is he a competing broker? Will he mentor you without expecting a larger cut? Lots of questions to ponder.
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The beauty about being an independent agent is that you can change brokers anytime.
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Depends on what you need and want from a broker. You might need training or support or you might want a better split. Decide what you want first and then interview all of the local brokers to decide who suits you.
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It is a tough choice, which one will train and mentor you to be the best in this field?
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Training is huge for a new agent. Keep in mind ... they are selling and hoping to hook you. Talk to other new agents where you are interviewing. Get their feedback on how it is going for them. Listen to your gut. If it sounds too good to be true ... it probably is.
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When I was new, I went with the company that had the best training but not just in contracts more so in how to get business and marketing. I sat through a training class and a sales meeting before I committed to see if I liked the overall vibe and energy of the office.
If you want any information regarding Keller Williams, which I moved to about a year ago, I am happy to share!
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Before you commit to them, ask them if you can attend a sales meeting or any training classes as a guest. It will give you a good insight into the office culture.
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Ask lots of questions.
Look for the best match for training and/or mentorship.
Go with your gut instincts.
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it depends on what you're looking for....you SHOULD be looking for quality training and mentoring after being trained.... the rest is left up to your instincts.... there is a personality element to consider....and those who are "like minded" should be at the top of your list before you choose...
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The broker that will be right for you now is the one who will mentor and train you and offer the support you need to build a successful business.
Be aware that 90% of newly licensed agents quit the business within 2 years. If you don't want to be a statistic, affiliate with an office that will help you be successful, not just hang your license and throw you to the wolves. I wrote an article on that 80/20 statistic, as it pertains to real estate, yesterday.
There are many articles on this platform that answer this How To Choose A Broker question in more depth, if you do a search in the upper right search box. Good luck.
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Interviews are a two way street! Ask questions! Feel comfortable? Knowledge, reputation, training!
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You can only make a list of what you think you want in a broker - for example, as a new agent, I would think training, maybe a mentorship program or very supporter broker and environment would be at the top of your list.
If you are new and uncertain how the income stream is going to go in the beginning, I would look for a brokerage that welcomes and encourages new agents (not all business models work well for new agents) and does not charge you for every pen you use or for office space UNLESS you feel the benefits will outweigh the costs.
A higher commission split in the beginning does not necessarily equate to success, so I would not make that a priority in the beginning.
I would also trust my gut to know when I have found the right place.
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Interview them and make sure they supply the services you need at the right price. See if all of your requirements are met.
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You will not know until you try. Interview many, ask questions, meet other agents in the office. The good thing if you make the wrong decision go somewhere else.
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You don't always. That's why you need to research, interview, and talk to other agents that are working there, and if possible, talk to agents who were there and left. There is no perfect scenario.
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Robert Borden Do you have a good report with the broker? Does the broker have a mentoring and training program?
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Ya don't until you get in there! What works for one, or sounds and looks good on paper may not pan out for you. Vice versa too; what may not be a good choice for someone else may be perfect for you. You just have to dive in to your first choice and test it out.