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Rainmaker
1,052,211
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

READ THIS

https://activerain.com/questions/show/58361/any-advice-for-what-type-of-brokerage-to-join-as-a-new-agent-in-the-provo-area-of-utah--what-are-some-of-the-pros-and-cons-of-some-of-the-different-agencies-in-the-area--

Jan 12, 2019 09:24 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

large or small....it's all about what they offer for training.....

Jan 12, 2019 09:26 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,339
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Those are options, among many, to consider.  So many things.  To consider.  To ask. And much more.

Jan 12, 2019 10:09 AM
Ambassador
5,230,119
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

It's totally your call. For me, I didn't want the 'herd mentality' of a brokerage whose agents do the same things over and over again. I preferred a small, intimate brokerage that was rooted deep in the Charlotte area and a broker that answered his phone, took me to all of his appointments and showed me the ropes himself. I learned more than any classroom talking-head could have taught me in 10 years! 

The key is finding that broker - when you find him or her, latch on and take in everything you possibly can before they retire!

Jan 12, 2019 10:02 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

This very same question was asked a few days ago. The answer depends on your personal objectives and what's offered by the different brokerages in your area, especially in terms of training.

Jan 12, 2019 09:13 AM
Rainer
117,135
Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula
House Match Inc - Poway, CA
Excellent Sales and Property Management

As a noobie, you will need training, which typically the larger places will provide.

Make sure the smaller places provides training and has someone accessible to questions , if you go that route. 

Jan 12, 2019 09:12 AM
Rainmaker
1,311,397
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Opinions will fall on both sides of your question. You should interview the brokers of interest in your market both large and small. Ask them that question. Look for additional and on-going training to complete your journey to productivity and success.

Jan 12, 2019 09:03 AM
Rainmaker
2,220,654
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

That's a personal preference. 

Jan 12, 2019 01:15 PM
Ambassador
2,061,914
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

There is no "cookie-cutter" answer.  You should go where you'll get the best training.

That could be a smaller brokerage with a great managing broker, or it might be a larger company with great resources.

Jan 12, 2019 09:29 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,419
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Select the office that will best meet your personal needs. 

A well known and respected office in your market may give you a marketing advantage.

Jan 12, 2019 09:21 AM
Rainer
19,237
Mary Grace (Ballew) MacDougall
Keller Williams Columbia - Columbia, SC
Home Buying and Selling in the Columbia Area

It depends on what you want out of your brokerage. I started with (and still am) with Keller Williams Columbia. I chose them because they offered the education and support I knew that I would need. When I talk with agents working on choosing where to hang their license, I recommend that they meet with the brokers of multiple brokerages of different sizes to see which one they feel will best support their needs and have the culture/community that they want to be a part of.

Jan 12, 2019 09:04 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I prefer a smaller agency where you wont get lost, haveing a broker to train you by doing, not on a computer or in a class. Having a mentor to show you hands on through every step. 

Jan 13, 2019 05:18 AM
Rainmaker
1,090,922
Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

There is no good answer to your question. Make a list of what's important to you in a broker and brokerage then do your due diligence and find one that suits your needs.

But first, concentrate on your studies and passing the EOC exam and state exam. After that is accomplished, you can look into finding a broker.

Jan 12, 2019 02:49 PM
Rainmaker
2,390,620
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

This question was asked yesterday. It has nothing to do with size. Find the best fit for your needs and personality Jacob Trainor .

Jan 12, 2019 10:39 AM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

It is your choice, Jacob. Training - MUST.

Jan 20, 2019 08:49 AM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Training will be #1 to concern.

Jan 20, 2019 07:23 AM
Rainmaker
758,035
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

Large or small I would want to know that I am getting support as a new agent. 

Jan 13, 2019 09:24 PM
Rainmaker
2,362,977
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I am with Keller and I think we provide great training 

Jan 13, 2019 07:38 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Size doesn't matter as much as you may think it does...  it's more about what the company can do for you as far as training.

Jan 13, 2019 07:18 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Go where you are going to get the best training!

Jan 13, 2019 02:42 PM
Rainer
206,525
Elisa Bruno-Midili, NYS Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Cafe Realty - Mount Kisco, NY
Cafe Realty 914.230.0650

I have been with every kind of real estate model and opened an indie brokerage 5 years ago. I firmly believe that a small brokerage has the best ability to train new agents on practical matters, focus on building confidence and teach how to do personal marketing. 

Jan 13, 2019 12:28 PM
Rainmaker
4,936,710
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

It depends, sometime you get more one on one with a small broker.

 

Jan 13, 2019 09:26 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Every brokerage is different, pick one that will work for you.

Jan 13, 2019 06:29 AM
Rainmaker
564,494
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

That's a very personal choice.

Jan 13, 2019 06:29 AM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Where is he getting the training, technology, coaching and support?

I did the research and joined KW, it was a simple and obvious choice.

Jan 12, 2019 10:21 PM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Asked recently and answered.  

Jan 12, 2019 05:46 PM
Rainmaker
177,849
Dr. Karen Lewis, Broker 954-2489149
Align Right Realty K1 Group - Fort Lauderdale, FL
No Compromise When it Comes to Our Clients!

Repeat question....Repeat answer - Interview both and see which one that you like at that time based on what they offer.  If you went with the large firm and it does not work try the smaller company.  That's the good news in real estate you can be with one company today and gone tomorrow..It's your preference because there is no one size fits all..

Jan 12, 2019 04:39 PM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

It's up to you and how much commission you can afford to share with your broker

Jan 12, 2019 02:40 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Turn to any compass point, locate a Broker and jump-in to get started

Jan 12, 2019 01:59 PM
Rainmaker
532,854
Karen Feltman
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA KW Legacy Group - Cedar Rapids, IA
Relocation Specialist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

As a new agent, training is the most important consideration.  Whether it be with a franchise like Keller Williams (I am biased since I am a KW agent), find a broker that is available to answer your questions.  Best of luck to you!

Jan 12, 2019 01:20 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jacob, read what Candice A. Donofrio said.  A

Jan 12, 2019 10:50 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

It is up to you and what you would want for your career.

Jan 16, 2019 06:16 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

 Personal preference

Jan 14, 2019 04:48 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

KW has great trainings. Split is reasonable. I have met two agents then and we are still together 3 brokerages later.  The small company is likely not teach you right stuff. The old timers probably will give you no advice. Leave me alone. No one taught me anything when I started.

Jan 13, 2019 07:06 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Depends on the quality of the broker, the training given, and the direction of that particulat brokerage.

Jan 12, 2019 12:14 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Smaller brokerages who have been around for a while won't waste their time on newbies, 90% of whom leave before their 2nd year anniversary.

The magic for you, however, lies in your well conceived business plan and implementation strategy.

Jan 12, 2019 12:05 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,509
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Chemistry with the managing broker and training are the key elements. 

Jan 12, 2019 11:08 AM