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Kyle LeBlanc (N/A)

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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Get ready for a great ride Kyle LeBlanc with the responses to this question that has been asked so many times.  Welcome to AR.

Jan 05, 2018 09:47 AM
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J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

 We know you are "currently working on my real estate class," Kyle. 

Jan 05, 2018 10:17 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,398
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Follow Carol Williams advice and you are on your way!

Jan 05, 2018 12:18 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

That's a great question. AR Q&A participants have responded to this question many times. That is irrelevant since you are new here and you have asked this question just one time.

Here is the problem.

#1. Any broker type that allows you to use the terminology 'work for' is the one you DO NOT WANT TO WORK FOR. Kyle, you are in business for yourself. If you don't figure it out, they take your $12,000 and kick you to the curb. You need a broker who will partner with you in the execution of YOUR BUSINESS PLAN and commits to a 30 day engagement.

#2. Most of the 'qualities' you will be advised to assess can not be measured while seated in the office.  How are you to measure honesty, training, leadership, mentorship etc while in the office?  You will get better results simply choosing a broker over 6 feet tall (no obvious Napoleon complex) and BMI less than 23 (no obvious blind spots).

What you need for this important decision regarding your business is FACTS. Facts you can get and assess while in the office.

You have two and only two questions for which you need a response. From the responses you can derive everything else you need to know to make a mature and informed decision. Those questions are:

A. Total number of licensed agents in office (that includes all agents on teams)

B. Total transaction sides for office in past 12 month.

This data along with your business plan will be a great predictor of what your future holds. If the facts aren't there, you will be entering a fantacy world.

You need to acquire a copy of 'Get On The Right Track' that details how to analyze the data and guides you through creating an executive summary business plan (one page).

90% of newbies never see their 2nd year anniversary.  The industry is dependent on the churn of newbie money. Be smart and be part of the 10%.

PS: Just a passing reminder. Take a look at this video for a good idea of what you are getting into. God Made A REALTOR

Jan 05, 2018 10:10 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

This question has been asked many times, Kyle and has received hundreds of answers.  Here is a link to a blog Ryan Huggins wrote on how to search Q&A.  You will get many answers by doing the research. 

Good luck with your studies.  Happy New Year.

Jan 05, 2018 09:53 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Whatever YOU want out of a broker is what you should be looking for! We're all different and all have different 'needs' and things that drive us. 

Jan 05, 2018 07:20 PM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

I am sure that Google has the best answer to your question.

Jan 05, 2018 06:49 PM
Rainmaker
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

This is a personal preference. Everyone has different needs in their business which is why there are so many brokerages and so many different business models.  Of course the broker should be knowledgeable, available and honest. But what are YOU going to need?  Mentorship? Coaching? Training? Office Space? Signs & Business Cards? Leads and clients handed to you? A Team? Receptionist/Transaction Coordinator Available?  The question isn't what is most important, the question is What is most important to YOU. Good luck! -Kasey

Jan 05, 2018 10:35 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Mentoring, training and availability.  They need to actually be at work and not off spending money you are making them leaving you to be on your own.

Jan 05, 2018 10:06 AM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Kyle LeBlanc many great responses.

Jan 05, 2018 05:08 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

   That question AGAIN! 

      See the previous answers.

Jan 05, 2018 02:01 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I solved that problem by becoming an independent broker. 

Jan 05, 2018 12:20 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA
Jan 05, 2018 11:34 AM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Select the office that will best meet your personal needs.

I like to be surrounded by highly successful people.

Jan 05, 2018 10:50 AM
Rainmaker
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Training

Mentoring

Availability

Benefits

Do you like them as a person

Good luck in your real estate career.

Jan 05, 2018 10:00 AM
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Raj Taj
RE/MAX - Lake Bluff, IL
Drive By Blessings!

Welcome to the lion's den. Get ready!

Jan 05, 2018 09:52 AM
Rainmaker
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Kyle LeBlanc One with good rapport and one who has a good training and mentoring program.

Jan 05, 2018 09:45 AM
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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 when you are ready Kyle.

Jan 05, 2018 09:22 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

ditto to Carol Williams' answer.... thanks so much Carol!!!!

Jan 05, 2018 03:02 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I've lost count of how many times this question has been asked in the past couple of weeks. Answers galore to this in this section of Active Rain if  you do some research. What qualities do you think are important. And by the way you do not work FOR a broker. You are an independent contractor who hangs his license with a brokerage.

Jan 05, 2018 01:52 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Getting started is a lot like learning how to swim. Just jump-in and it begins

Jan 05, 2018 10:24 AM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Yes, great answers and I won't be surprised, if it will be asked again.

Oct 05, 2018 05:13 PM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

A lot of great answers here. 

Agree.

Oct 05, 2018 05:12 PM
Rainmaker
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Honesty.

Jan 06, 2018 05:22 AM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Good luck.

Jan 06, 2018 04:25 AM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Wayne Martin nailed this one!

Jan 06, 2018 03:21 AM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

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. 

Jan 05, 2018 11:28 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Stay warm out there in Utah.

Jan 05, 2018 08:08 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Trust!

Jan 05, 2018 07:22 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Go back and read this same question dozens have aske this some one

Jan 05, 2018 05:18 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I recommend you worry more about if you have the qualities that a quality and reputable broker will want. Have you put your resume' together?

Jan 05, 2018 03:40 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

They know your name when you come in and actually take an interest in you. 

Jan 05, 2018 10:55 AM