What should I look for when choosing a broker once I become a sales agent?

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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 / Property Manager

This question is asked over and over here by students. Here is a link to a blog linking to the thread from last time this question was asked. Within that post there is an additional link to another post.

May 21, 2016 03:22 AM

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Bob Crane

Stevens Point, WI
Susan Laxson CRS

Naples, FL
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Sally K. & David L. Hanson

EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI

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Education and if you can follow an agent...be a part of a team that will teach you...it's the best way to begin.

May 21, 2016 07:01 AM

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

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look for one who provides training and mentoring.....

May 21, 2016 06:34 AM

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

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Find a broker with a good training and mentoring program.

May 21, 2016 04:17 AM

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John Pusa

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Crest - Glendale, CA

Your All Time Realtor With Exceptional Service

Good training, marketing, and ethical.

May 21, 2016 06:50 AM

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Dianne Goode

Raleigh, NC

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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

Integrity and no compete.

May 21, 2016 05:27 AM

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Roberta Caputo

Capital Business Solutions - Deerfield Beach, FL

President of Capital Business Solutions

Someone with experience and good recommendations. LinkedIn is a great help for learning about their background and qualifications!

Nov 15, 2021 04:19 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

Everyone wants something different. For a start make a list of what is important to you and start asking the questions.

May 22, 2016 12:28 PM

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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Who is going to train you to be the best of the best?

May 21, 2016 11:32 PM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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Training. Lots of training.

May 21, 2016 11:23 PM

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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

What is important to YOU?

May 21, 2016 10:54 PM

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

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Carol has answered.

May 21, 2016 10:45 PM

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

A setting that is comfortable for you. A highly respected broker, a record of office and many outstanding agents.

May 21, 2016 09:55 PM

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Susan Laxson CRS

Premiere Plus Realty - Naples, FL

Realtor in Naples & Marco Island, FL

Follow Carol Williams' advice or look through the Q & A for the past few weeks, this has been asked repeatedly.

May 21, 2016 09:14 PM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA

Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

The education, training, mentorship - and split.

May 21, 2016 04:17 PM

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Patricia Kennedy

RLAH Real Estate - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Check this out. It's my Magnum Opus. http://activerain.com/blogsview/4804688/choose-your-first-broker-very-carefully-

May 21, 2016 01:30 PM

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Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Training! Training! and more Training!

May 21, 2016 12:55 PM

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Robert May

Robert W May - Lethbridge Real Estate - Lethbridge, AB

Real estate consulting

look for a broker who will help train you in the "business" of real estate, dont choose based on $$$$

May 21, 2016 12:14 PM

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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

The percentage of commission that you will get at Closing.

May 21, 2016 12:01 PM

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One that supplies the services you need.

May 21, 2016 09:16 AM

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL

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Cynthia,

It is easy to believe you expect a SERIOUS answer. And such answers exist.

A serious answer would be 'don't burn your bridges leading back to your current or previous employer. 90% of newbies do not see year two.

How serious are you? DID you, like any serious business person, prepare a business plan for your real estate business? You know what happens to those who fail to plan.

If you have no plan, it matters not what you look for in a broker, since the broker has NO CLUE what business you are in. So, 90 percent of newbies get tossed into the deep and you either swim or drown. That is Darwinism at it's best. But there is a more civilized way.

Invest the time and resources to show you are serious and create your one page business plan, then the broker will know EXACTLY what to do.

"Get On The Right Track" (www.LuLu.com)

Let's see how serious you are.

May 21, 2016 07:11 AM

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Sam Shueh

(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA

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May 21, 2016 03:37 AM

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This question is asked over and over here by students. Here is a link to a blog linking to the thread from last time this question was asked. Within that post there is an additional link to another post.
Education and if you can follow an agent...be a part of a team that will teach you...it's the best way to begin.
Someone with experience and good recommendations. LinkedIn is a great help for learning about their background and qualifications!
Everyone wants something different. For a start make a list of what is important to you and start asking the questions.
A setting that is comfortable for you. A highly respected broker, a record of office and many outstanding agents.
Follow Carol Williams' advice or look through the Q & A for the past few weeks, this has been asked repeatedly.
Check this out. It's my Magnum Opus. http://activerain.com/blogsview/4804688/choose-your-first-broker-very-carefully-
look for a broker who will help train you in the "business" of real estate, dont choose based on $$$$
Cynthia,

It is easy to believe you expect a SERIOUS answer. And such answers exist.

A serious answer would be 'don't burn your bridges leading back to your current or previous employer. 90% of newbies do not see year two.

How serious are you? DID you, like any serious business person, prepare a business plan for your real estate business? You know what happens to those who fail to plan.

If you have no plan, it matters not what you look for in a broker, since the broker has NO CLUE what business you are in. So, 90 percent of newbies get tossed into the deep and you either swim or drown. That is Darwinism at it's best. But there is a more civilized way.

Invest the time and resources to show you are serious and create your one page business plan, then the broker will know EXACTLY what to do.

"Get On The Right Track" (www.LuLu.com)

Let's see how serious you are.
Someone who will train you to spell license among other things.