Congratulations on passing  your exam.  Interview brokerages you think you would like to be a part of and get their answers to these questions:

Congratulations and wishing you much luck in your new career. Let me point out a small subtlety... brokers do not "employ." You are now an independent contractor and you affiliate with a brokerage you are not employed by one. 

Congratulations! Interview several brokers in your area to find a good fit before you join their brokerage. Then it's learning, learning and more learning! Don't forget your post licensing class!

In simple terms my recommendation will be find a Broker that can educate and mentor you the most while dipping into your pocket the least. Jupiter has many great brokerages and associates to learn from. I'm partial to a few although they may not be your best choice at this juncture. Get those questions ready for them. Welcome!

Hi Michael,

Congratulations on passing the exam! And welcome to Active Rain!

Part of your question ("What should I be looking for in an employing broker") has been asked a few times in the past - so I thought I'd share some past Q&A threads with you:

- What qualities are important when looking for a broker to work for?
- Just getting started in a career in Real Estate. How should I go about looking/choosing/applying for my first broker to work for?

- What qualities are important too look for when choosing a broker to work for?

- What qualities are important to look for when choosing a broker to work for? #2

Hope those help - have a great day!
-Tim

congratulations.... get some training and then hit the pavement.....

Congrats! Plenty of Good Answers above Fred Griffin or Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 will set you straight

Congratulations Michael.

The easy part is over.

What should you be looking for in a broker?  That is a much better question that 'what qualities should I look for in a broker?"

You should look for in a broker:

• A willingness to help you implement your real estate agent business plan, You got one of those.....right?
• The resources to connect you with a mentor experienced in implementing a business strategy aligned with your business plan.
• Will COMMIT to engaging you in an aligned transaction within 30 days.

But there is more you MUST know to not fall into the 90% who never have their 2nd year anniversary. But it is easy. You need the answer to two and only two questions.

1. How many licensed agents are in that office.

2. Total transaction sides for that office the past 12 months

From these two you can derive EVERYTHING you need to know about that office based on facts not sweet sound words.

Sweet words quickly turn bitter in the presence of disappointment.

So what do you do with the responses to #1 and #2?  

It all about starting your real estaate career by Getting On The Right Track.

Greetings from Tallahassee! 

Visit the website of Florida DBPR, get familiar with the site (apply for a license, etc.)

  Interview several brokers:

   What do they expect from you?

    What are they offering you?  Training?  Mentors?  In-house referrals?  Brick and mortar location?  Shared desk?  

    What monthly fees will you be charged?  

     What is the commission split?

    Who pays for E&O, you or the broker?

    May I see the Independent Contractor Agreement that you and I will be signing?  May I take it to my attorney (if you don't understand it)?

     What is your advertising policy re:  me having my own website?

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   See my blog post for new agents 

Congratulations on passing the Florida exam & best of luck in your new career.

Hi Michael,
Congratulations.  Here is an article you might be interested in: Choose Your First Broker Very Carefully by Patricia Kennedy 

Keep in mind, 87% of new licensees fail within 2 years.  Don't be a statistic.  This is the first step in setting yourself up for success or failure. 

Onward...

The nearest KW Office !!!

You have many great answers here Michael Scott 

Congratulation and good luck to you.

Pick a Broker and pick their brain

Congratulations Michael Scott - Jupiter is a beautiful area...I wish you much success!!

Select the office that will best meet your personal needs.

I like to be surrounded by highly successful people.

Good luck & congrats. I don't give broker advice but there is plenty for you to look thru with previous questions.

What broker did you chose?

How was your first year, Michael?

Congratulations and passing, and Richard Weeks has offered quite a thorough list.

Congrats!  You'll need to find a broker that offers training.  What you learn in school has very little to do with actually selling real estate.  Good luck!

Interview many and try to find one that works for you.

Chemistry with the sponsoring broker, mentorship possibilities, and inhouse training!

Richard Weeks nailed this one!

Good luck.

Congratulations Michael!!

Give me a call and I will help you find a Keller Williams market center to lead you to a successful career.

a broker who is available is my number one bit of advice for new agents.

Congratulations! 

In looking for a broker, do NOT focus on commisison split.  Find a broker that offers great eductation and mentoring.  

Michael Scott - I can't beat the answer from Richard Weeks ....

You need to start interviewing. Put together a series of questions and include what you have to offer a broker. I would ask you that question. 

I just wrote a post on this topic. Check it out. Richard Weeks has a great answer. 

Michael Scott congratulations on passing the exam.

Congrats, now contact every person you know

Quite a list from Richard Weeks.

Get busy and stay busy building your sphere...

Congratulations to you.  You are just beginning to learn real estate .  A big thank you to Richard Weeks for his great list.  A