2,220,323
Get ready for a great ride Kyle LeBlanc with the responses to this question that has been asked so many times. Welcome to AR.
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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J.R. Schloemer
Louisville, KY
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Raj Taj
Lake Bluff, IL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
427,257
We know you are "currently working on my real estate class," Kyle.
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Raj Taj
Lake Bluff, IL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
5,216,398
Follow Carol Williams advice and you are on your way!
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
921,504
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
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Raj Taj
Lake Bluff, IL
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
2,178,553
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.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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J.R. Schloemer
Louisville, KY
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
5,229,945
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.
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Laura Testa
Danbury, CT
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
1,231,853
I am sure that Google has the best answer to your question.
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
809,258
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
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
3,164,269
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.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
4,160,362
Kyle LeBlanc many great responses.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
2,684,009
That question AGAIN!
See the previous answers.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
3,345,091
I solved that problem by becoming an independent broker.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,622,432
Choosing a ''search'' can be quite useful for a new members:
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
7,836,129
Select the office that will best meet your personal needs.
I like to be surrounded by highly successful people.
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
4,882,355
Training
Mentoring
Availability
Benefits
Do you like them as a person
Good luck in your real estate career.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
187,002
Welcome to the lion's den. Get ready!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
1,466,207
Kyle LeBlanc One with good rapport and one who has a good training and mentoring program.
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Raj Taj
Lake Bluff, IL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
6,393,154
Give me a call when you are ready Kyle.
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The Woodland Team of T...
Austin, TX
5,583,278
ditto to Carol Williams' answer.... thanks so much Carol!!!!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,104,931
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.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
2,781,163
Getting started is a lot like learning how to swim. Just jump-in and it begins
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,071,025
Yes, great answers and I won't be surprised, if it will be asked again.
1,598,452
4,800,082
4,434,127
3,071,489
758,035
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.
1,502,998
4,319,419
3,986,258
3,988,007
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?
1,712,676
They know your name when you come in and actually take an interest in you.