5,258,986
It's totally your call, Chris.
Some prefer to focus on getting their license, then set up interviews so they can focus on one thing at a time. Others want to know where they are going to land when they do get their license. Whatever works for YOU!
Good luck, whichever you choose.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Mike Easton
Charlotte, NC
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly...
Hood River, OR
431,162
I'd begin interviewing now. Remember, the broker works for you and you have to find out who will offer you the most for what you need. Money isn't everything to start out with, you want to focus on training and offices that have integrity. You also need to figure out if you want to do residential, property management or commercial real estate.
Best of luck.
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
Carlsbad, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,117,178
It's totally up to you when you begin interviewing.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
4,584,596
I interviewed prior to receiving my license but that may not work for everyone. Your real estate education definitely does not stop when you receive that license.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
760,035
Here in CT you need a Broker to sponsor you on your license app. So here we would be interviewing Brokers- yes, you interview them- atleast a couple months before you plan on taking your test.
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
963,083
Before interviewing, start determining what you want in a broker. Just like buying a house, write down your needs, wants, and nice to haves. Set your priorities first. Then start doing your research, on-line and with your sphere. What do your friends, family, co-workers, etc.. think about the brokerages in the sales area you are looking to enter? Then start interviewing. And interview with some brokerages that you don't think are a fit. See if your perceptions were correct? Be sure to ask about turnover ratios for new brokers. Ask to speak with recent hires. Ask what they like and where they would like to see improvements.
One question I always ask towards the end of an interview - "what else should I be asking about; what else should I know about your organization?". This is the "how do I know what I don't know question".
As to the timing of interviewing - do what feels right to you. You can start interviewing before, during, or after your licensing studies/testing.
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,057,674
AFTER you've passed your exams is time to carefully, CAREFULLY research. Create a business plan and see who fits in with it. Then interview. You'll need a broker to hang under, so the hire and licensing is somewhat simultaneous. Now is the time, once you have passed your exams and fingerprinting etc.
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,907,547
Once you have completed all your courses and you are ready to take your real estate exam.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,403,205
When you are ready to go to work Chris Marston .
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
1,598,452
Interviewing brokers?
I'd not say you will interview brokers.
Better to ask to join their company.
1. Get some office near you.
2. Do not hunt for low split. Ask for training.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,246,557
Now is the time to begin the interview process. Have your questions ready. Training and support is more important then the split at the beginning.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
2,071,025
Ha ha ha
You don't interview brokers. They interview you! :)
As soon you will pass a state test.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,785,606
go with your flow...Your question indicates you are ready.....
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,773,367
Chris,
I would start now.
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,416,038
Once you pass, start interviewing. Go to a big, medium and small company. Go to a franchise and independent. Ask what they pay, what they charge and what they offer. Hands on Training, support and or mentoring?
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
5,063,430
I would personally start now but it’s really up to you. There is some good information here from others about things to consider. Picking the right office where you can be mentored, have ready access to the broker for guidance, and where you can receive more training as you get started. Good luck! So exciting for you
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
5,583,328
if you've passed your exam, you will be in the system with the state once you apply for the license.... even if you have not received it yet....
at that point, you should start interviewing....not before you have your license...
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
7,871,831
Now.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
6,426,155
Here it is best to have your broker picked before applying for the license.
Can I introduce you to a KW broker in your area?
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
469,510
You are good to go now.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
817,853
I like Mels answer and I would wait until you have your ticket in hand.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,507,073
Good question. There is no set or recommended time that I'm aware of. In my licensing exam cram class some people already had a Broker who had "hired" them (pending their license). Some people get their education through Century 21 Real Estate and automatically get hired by that Broker.
You can reach out to different Brokers to see if they'll talk with you and what they're take on things are. Look for one with training, classes don't prepare you for the real world.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
717,185
When you have passed your test, but before you have been given your license. I get these sorts of inquiries all the time, and typically advise them to consult with one of the "training" brokerages in our market.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
1,242,204
Anytime. Often the broker will send you away if not ready.
The first question is are you FULL TIME?
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
1,209,456
Nope
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
1,847,911
yesterday .......
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
679,404
What are you waiting for? Do your diligent research ... then start making those calls. I think you've been given some great advise here. Good Luck in your Real Estate career! Just remember ... starting out it's not about the money but the training and experience you will gain to be the best you can be.
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
3,350,764
It's up to you. I wish you all the best in your real estate career.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
21,759
You should start building connections now with attorneys, mortgage brokers, insurance agents and everyone that will be in your space. Publish some great content about what separates you from your competition. My bet would be that a very successful local homeoners insurance agent could be able to quickly refer you to a great BIC that you'd find a winning combination with.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,879,826
4,968,122
1,326,624
I you have passed your license exam and you know that your license is on its way, you are clear to start interviewing with brokers to make your choice of what is best for you.
Good luck!
1,712,876
I waited until I was through school but before immediately after the exam.
921,504
This is actually a very important subject.
Why? You simply don't know what you don't know. You will be entering a gun fight with a stick. You can not recognize the lies you'll be told until you are exiting the business thinking you didn't have what it takes.
Here what you should do.
1. Get a copy of "On the Right Track" a guide for those thinking about getting into real estate.
2. The guide directs you to assess your skills, resources, experience and assets that are leveragable in your real estate business.
3. The part most important to you, and relevant to your question is the Real Estate Agent interview scripts. From the lips of the agents near you will come the attributes you MUST MEASURE in a broker. With the ability to apply real objectives measures instead of subjective feelings, puts you in a position to make a business decision based on FACTS. That is a good habit for businesss folks to develop.
4. Your business plan will clearly show the broker the potential for wealth your presence in that office means. Do not sign with a broker who does not commit to getting you engaged in a transaction within 30 days. Failure to secure such a commitment is a red flag meaning you are simply going to be dumped into the deep end. If you haven't drowned in two years, the broker will try to take credit.
To answer your question, interview with brokers when you have completed the agent interviews and used that information to create your real estate agent business plan.