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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Karyn Norton we know you are in class and have to ask questions but please understand that if you get a rude answer or two it's because we get asked this question over and over again. We would all appreciate it if you would ask your professor "how lame is this that you make us annoy the people at this blog site instead of doing the job we pay you to do".

Nov 08, 2018 05:57 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

This question has been asked quite often, and the responses are still available. If you scroll past the first few sponsored answers here, you will be able to find a lot of suggestions.

 

Previous responses to the question.

 

Nov 08, 2018 04:33 PM
Rainmaker
4,582,434
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

"Work for?" You must be looking for the real estate office receptionist site. Agents are not typically "working for" a broker but are usually independent contractors.  PS: forget about those company paid vacations, salary increases, paid health care, etc.  Sorry about the bubble bursting. It's in the information you obviously haven't read.  Study hard, take lots of practice tests...

Nov 08, 2018 04:11 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

#1 - An independent contractor (YOU, when you're licensed) does not WORK FOR a broker!

#2 - What is important to you? That's what you want to seek in a broker with whom you will eventually hang your license.

Nov 08, 2018 08:33 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I suggest the so-called real estate school instructor update the required to ask question in the AR Q&A. 

Agents do not work for brokers. Agents are independent contractors. 

It is not what is important to me that matters.  

What matters is what is important to you. 

I wish you all the best with your real estate studies and in your real estate career. 

Nov 08, 2018 04:50 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

See the link from Kat Palmiotti 

Nov 08, 2018 07:43 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

The law of attraction.

Nov 08, 2018 04:31 PM
Rainmaker
5,113,121
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

This question has been asked and answered hundreds of times here... check back on previous responses. By the way, you do not work FOR a broker if you are an agent. You are an independent contractor.

Nov 09, 2018 03:56 AM
Rainmaker
1,241,879
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

kindly seach at top box.

I think it has been asked a few 100 times.BROKER TO LOOK FOR

Nov 08, 2018 07:51 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Give me a call and I will fill you in on this.

Nov 08, 2018 06:41 PM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

You will be working for yourself and will hang a license at a brokerage. As an independent contractor, it is important for you to interview several offices to determine a good fit! 

Nov 08, 2018 06:17 PM
Rainmaker
1,624,853
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Welcome to the Rain...

Nov 08, 2018 10:15 PM
Rainmaker
1,323,529
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Ongoing training is one of the most important things that a broker can offer. 

Nov 08, 2018 05:37 PM
Rainmaker
2,784,726
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Not as important as you getting started. Focus on that. Get started!

Nov 08, 2018 05:21 PM
Rainmaker
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Interview with KW

Nov 08, 2018 05:00 PM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Select the office that will best meet your personal needs. 

I prefer to be surrounded by highly successful people.

Be wary of bad advice from your instructor. You will have to think for yourself in this business.

Nov 08, 2018 04:51 PM
Rainmaker
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

I would think your R.E. school and instructor or local Realtor® Association could help you with that

Nov 09, 2018 05:12 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

training,,,,training,,,,training.... 

Nov 09, 2018 04:59 AM
Rainer
20,445
Romylio "Romeo" Cordoba - NSB Realtor
Adams Cameron and Co. Realtors - New Smyrna Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate Agent

You don't really "work for" a broker, your work for yourself under the broker's license.

Nov 09, 2018 12:58 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,587
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

I like Joe Pryor answer. A

Nov 08, 2018 04:56 PM
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

None

Nov 09, 2018 10:25 PM
Rainmaker
2,221,377
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Nov 09, 2018 07:00 AM
Rainmaker
5,240,041
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

The broker sponsors you! Chemistry, training and mentorship programs head the list. You have to learn before you earn big money!

Nov 09, 2018 05:45 AM
Rainmaker
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Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

Asked and answered about 1,000 times.  Ask you teacher!!

Nov 09, 2018 05:32 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

There are NO qualities you can assess regarding a broker while seated at the office desk.

What you should do is be objective, not subjective, in such an evaluation. You will get more reliable data simply assessing height and weight than trying to determine which lie to believe the broker is telling.

There are only two questions to which you need an answer. From those two everything else can be determined....by the facts.

Nov 09, 2018 04:30 AM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

None. 

Show what you will give to them.

Nov 09, 2018 10:06 PM
Rainmaker
4,177,518
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Karyn Norton many great responses.

Nov 09, 2018 04:13 PM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Integrity.

Nov 09, 2018 05:39 AM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Please find a new fresh question

Nov 09, 2018 05:47 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Many

Nov 09, 2018 02:15 PM
Rainmaker
1,386,774
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

Interview many, and I wish you Good luck. 

 

Nov 09, 2018 01:45 PM
Rainmaker
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

Most definitely someone with Patience- and...

This question comes up a lot & that's because we all want to start off on the right foot when we enter the business. As a new Agent I'd be looking for something different than an experienced agent would be. I'd look for a Broker who's knowledgeable & willing to share that to help develop you into the best agent you can be. Someone who is well respected in the industry because they may need to go to bat for you one day. Someone who is not competing with you for listings & is dedicated to developing the company & it's agents 1st. Qualities like that.

Nov 09, 2018 01:16 PM
Rainmaker
1,506,163
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

...

Nov 09, 2018 09:54 AM
Rainer
3,135
Bruce "Bo" Bochicchio
Bruce Bo Homes - Cumming, GA
Forsyth and North Fulton Residential Real Estate

Integrity

Local Market Knowledge

Knowledge and Experience toAssist with All Aspects of the Transaction!

Nov 09, 2018 08:46 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

It depends on the needs of the individual agent.  The priority for new agents is training and mentorship. 

Nov 09, 2018 07:52 AM
Rainmaker
343,050
Mott Marvin Kornicki
Waterway Realtors® • Notary Public & Apostille - Sunny Isles, FL
Miami Notary & Apostille 786-229-7999

There are MANY, location and key clients are one or two of many. Time; does the broker have time to hold your hand while you learn the business, etc.

Nov 16, 2019 03:56 PM
Rainmaker
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

It depends greatly on what your goals and personal business model are about. Never forget that a brokerage and an agent have VERY different business models. Karyn Norton 

Nov 15, 2018 11:24 AM
Rainmaker
5,877,915
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

As others have stated, we see this question every few days, and is really lame.  You do not "work for" a broker.

Nov 14, 2018 10:39 AM
Rainmaker
4,961,536
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Move to Denver, Colo and come to work with me and you will be happy for what I do for my agents.

 

Nov 12, 2018 10:41 AM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

If you are a new agent, you need a solid training program, and I don't mean having the broker pawn you off on an "experienced" agent to mentor you.  That usually means you learn some really bad habits much sooner than if you were  picking them up on your own!

Nov 11, 2018 08:01 PM
Rainmaker
1,209,215
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

Credibility.  

Nov 10, 2018 11:28 AM
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