I do not know anything about brokerages in Utah. 

However, 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? To be left alone to do your own thing? What is most important to YOU? Once you know that you can start researching what brokerages have to offer and start meeting with their brokers to see if you will be a good fit for each other.  Good luck! -Kasey

Someone who makes training and mentoring a priority.

Chris,

Interview brokers and agents who work in those firms.  Let your judgment be your guide.

Make a list of what is important to you, then go interview. We cannot make your list for you.

Don't know Provo but knowledge on the part of our broker and programs that can help you prospect I would look for.

Decide your wants and needs, interview several brokers and jump in with both feet! I wish you the best in your endeavors.

Can't speak for Pvoro. Talk with Wanda Kubat-Nerdin  who is in Utah

I second Kasey & John Boles' answer!

You need to make some calls and interview.

Let you find out yourself. Utah is loaded with realtors.  Want to do it full time got to have reserve.

Its like swimming in a way...just jump in and it reveals itself

one that supports you as a new agent

No one can truly advise you on this; know what you want, expect and need and go find a match. Look for training, support and a broker with an open door; it's all I can advise a new agent without knowing him.

You should go out and interview with the brokers and ask the agents on how the brokerage is to work at.

I would interview with both small and large, franchise and independent brokers. Determine what is best for you. Ask what they pay and what they charge. DO they give you leads? For me i see franchises having more formal training but send you on your own often. Small companies have more training by having you accompany them learning by doing.

this is a topic that becomes a personal choice.... you need to interview and ask the right questions.... search for the questions to ask in the search box at the top of this page...

In Provo Utah? Other than the social environment, real estate in Utah is sold and purchased just like in most of the country.

As a new agent you are in a race between industry predators and the balance in your savings account. The predators want to separate you from $12,000 of your hard earned dollars as soon as possible. Your role is to not allow that to happen. So, I need to ask, "What's your plan?"  They have a plan, which includes the brokers you will visit. You need a plan also.

Without a business plan how can a brokerage be of any benefit to you?  They will simply take your money, toss you into the deep end and watch to see what happens. 90% of newbies never see their 2nd year anniversary, and leave $12,000 poorer AND owing an IRS bill.

My advise to the newbie looking for a franchise to join is to stick with the facts. Those things that can be MEASURED. Objective criteria to measure offices not subjective vapors and illusions  that the words they say have any meaning.

You need the answer to two question and two question only. Of course you'll need to dance a little to get to those questions or you will appear 'too business like' and not so much like the typical real estate agent.

Those two questions are:

#1. Total transactions sides for office in past 12 months.

#2. Total number of real estate licenses in that office. (accept no alternative number such as producing agents or active agents)

From these two questions you can derive ALL of the important issues such as training, compensation, culture, systems, market share, trust, and support. 

And more importantly if there exists a snowballs chance in Florida this office has what your business needs to meet the income objectives of your business plan.

You need an objective measure not a subjective measure.

Starting your business should begin with the facts, but you still need a plan, a business plan.

It is highly likely you do not know how to use the response to those two question to reveal the fabric of the office.  That should compel a follow up from you.

I know nothing about Provo, Utah and who the brokerages are there. Have never been to any part of Utah except Park City and Salt Lake City.

Select the office that will best meet your personal needs.

Chris Arambasick - work with someone who you can trust!

It depends on what is important to you? Do you need training and education? Are you looking for a top-selling agent to mentor you? Do you want the freedodm to work from home? Low commission splits?

  Interview Brokers face to face.  What do they have to offer you?  What do they expect from you?  Will you have mentors, training, and support?  What is the split?

Do some research before scheduling interviews. Pick three and go for it. Look for chemistry with the managing broker. Ask about training and decide who offers you the best opportunity for success. Like cars there are different models!

Chris Arambasick Interview several brokers in the area. Go with a broker you have good rapport with and one who has a good mentoring and training program.

Brokerage? You don't need no stinkin' brokerage

Kasey & John Boles  Kasey's answer is right on target;  interview with several brokerages, see which one not only offers what you need but also feels like a good fit.  As a new agent, I cannot stress training and mentoring enough. You need to know your market and know your contracts inside and out.  Best of luck!

Best of luck in Utah, Chris Arambasick 

I could recommend a firm in western PA but not Utah