956,052
So sorry about your ineffective pre-license teacher, great past responses. Stick around, the best stuff is learned here for your post license education in addition to your training by your broker/mentor(s). You won't regret it!
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
5,253,385
1. You don't work FOR a broker - they work for YOU.
2. Whatever is important to YOU - that's what you look for in a broker.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
679,404
Go where you will get experience in every facet of real estate. Talk to other agents in your area and gain wisdom from thos discussions.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
564,494
This is an excellent question and has been asked several times on this forum. I encourage you to check the archives to find the responses to those that have previously posed this question. Wishing you the best!
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,598,452
Jacob. Thank you. We miss that question!
It is not about the broker, it is about you, a new agent. You need A LOT OF TRAINING. That what you have to look for. (I was lucky, my Mom as a former teacher trained me as a dog.)
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
5,237,958
Chemistry with the sponsoring broker. Mentorship opportunities. Inhouse training and out of office training paid by the broker.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
5,111,821
This question has been asked and answered hundreds and hundreds of times here. Check the archives. And by the way, as a real estate agent you are an independent contractor and you do not work FOR a broker.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
2,399,611
Honesty.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
1,231,853
Lots of good suggestions here, Jacob Trainor Good luck
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
1,092,947
Jacob, It doesn't matter what qualities are important to me or anyone else. What DOES matter is that you find a brokers with qualities that match your needs. The vast majority of those here have been in the business for years so our needs will be much different than yours...the only thing that I can tell a new agent is that you WILL need training and a lot of it so find a broker who will mentor you.
When I was first licensed, I thought I knew what I wanted/needed in a broker but my instructor encouraged me to interview with at least three different brokers so I did. None of those three "clicked" with me so I expanded my search until I found one that resonated with me. Suggest you do the same...
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
1,505,863
759,335
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.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
7,862,367
Select the office that will best meet your personal needs.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,070,856
The very same qualities that have been answered the last quintillion times a blue-head has asked that question, here on Active Rain's Q&A.
If you do a search, you'll find all the previous answers.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
2,221,377
4,175,640
Broker provides good training, ethical.
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
1,322,519
Obtaining a license allows you to start your REAL education. You will have to learn how to find leads for potential clients, convert the leads to clients and close the resulting transactions. Look for a broker who will provide the training that you need to be successful. A mentor can be of great value in your ongoing training.
Good luck and I hope that you achieve your dreams.
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
3,349,229
2,784,416
As with any relationship, examine what each one brings to the gathering
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
4,900,085
Get the answers to these questions and then make an informed decision:
1. Do you provide formal training to agents? |
2. Is there a program where new agents are mentored by top producers? |
3. Are any of my training or class expenses eligible for reimbursement? |
4. What is the starting commission split? Does it change with production? |
5. Is there a bonus program? |
6. What costs am I required to cover? |
7. Am I required to have additional auto insurance? |
8. Where do you advertise and who pays for it? |
9. Are my desired farm areas already taken by other agents in the company? |
10. Will I receive a copy of company policies to review? |
11. What is the dress code for the office? |
12. How many agents are in the company? |
13. What is the average gross volume of your agents? |
14. What commission does the company typically charge? Am I allowed to offer a lower rate? |
15. What is your policy on referrals within the company and to outside agents? |
16. Is there any clerical or support assistance available through the company? |
17. Do you have regular meetings? |
18. Is the environment team-based or individual? |
19. Do you handle commercial listings or property management? |
20. How many listings does the office typically have? |
21. What is the company’s market share? |
22. What are your office goals? |
23. What are your expectations of me? |
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
259,317
1,241,754
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
2,071,025
Chose the broker who will give you training.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
6,416,909
Thanks for asking,
I did a lot of research on this and found the Training, Coaching, Technology, and Culture at Keller Williams to be the only solution for me.
Give me a Call and we can get you hooked up with a great market center in your area.
Bob
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,712,776
I wish I had a nickel for every time I'm asked this.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,684,569
5,583,328
Jacob..... look for a Broker who provides training and mentoring, after you're trained.... 24/7 mentoring available....
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
5,772,575
4,959,198
5,877,179
3,986,308
4,434,177
4,800,132
2,191,471
577,750