

3,447,516
Fred Griffin has a resourceful link for you.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,562,328
You are NOT getting what you are paying for when your course asks you to hound professionals who use this site to discuss matters we meet every day... not constantly answer the same questions day in and day out by students that THEY should be teaching you.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,388,691
What qualities do you think are important? As a real estate agent you do NOT work FOR a broker. You are an independent contractor.
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,717,898
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,774,106
Both Nina Hollander and Fred Griffin answered. A
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,231,903
A broker who is NOT anonymous.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,598,552
Yes, was asked xxx times.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
4,791,716
Reported
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
5,558,401
Dèjá vu?
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
5,178,067
Have them answer these questions, and then make you decision.
1. Do you provide formal training to agents? |
2. Is there a program where new agents are mentored by top producers? |
3. Are any of my training or class expenses eligible for reimbursement? |
4. What is the starting commission split? Does it change with production? |
5. Is there a bonus program? |
6. What costs am I required to cover? |
7. Am I required to have additional auto insurance? |
8. Where do you advertise and who pays for it? |
9. Are my desired farm areas already taken by other agents in the company? |
10. Will I receive a copy of company policies to review? |
11. What is the dress code for the office? |
12. How many agents are in the company? |
13. What is the average gross volume of your agents? |
14. What commission does the company typically charge? Am I allowed to offer a lower rate? |
15. What is your policy on referrals within the company and to outside agents? |
16. Is there any clerical or support assistance available through the company? |
17. Do you have regular meetings? |
18. Is the environment team-based or individual? |
19. Do you handle commercial listings or property management? |
20. How many listings does the office typically have? |
21. What is the company’s market share? |
22. What are your office goals? |
23. What are your expectations of me? |
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,364,185
For a new agent, a broker that will give you the training and ongoing mentorship you need to become successful. 87% of new agents are out of the business within 2 years. It's an expensive dream if you don't work it properly. You need a broker to help you defy the odds.
For an experienced agent, the needs are different.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,071,140
Important.
And you have to be important to the broker too.
Just read in AR about it. You will be surprised.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
6,766,565
Send me your name and number and I will get you set up with a great one at your local KW market center.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
466,546
I think the qualities you need to focus on are your qualities and what you have to offer. Also I think you need to be a bit more proactive with Brokers rather than ActiveRain. If you want to use ActiveRain for this dreadfully repetitive question, then use the search feature in the top left corner, next to the AR home button, it's been asked...and trust me it is easier for you and the rest of the students to search the last 3 years of this question than to keep asking us to repost our answers.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,713,581
Richard gave you more than you bargained for.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,585,039
training and mentoring are important....
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,269,143
Broker who has a head and a name.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,641,729
1,758,937
1,546,224
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,303,779
Hey, is your name Pete or Repeat? These questions are redundant!
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,250
If it's a team you're considering, then the number 1 priority for me is accessibility. Commission splits, team resources, tools, etc. don't mean as much to me as a broker who's willing to pick up the phone or answer a text at 9pm on a Friday night. That kind of support is difficult to put a value on, or match for that matter.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,872,471
Not important to get started. Hit the ground running. This will explain itself
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
878,841
4,434,277
175,649
Someone who is patience to listen to your requirements
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,988,144
It depends on the person. For me it is a good reputation and integrity. I want to see value.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
784,780
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.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,435,318
You will be an independent contractor, not an employee. You will hang your license with a broker, but your success will ultimately be up to you not your broker.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,415,550
921,504
Choosing a broker is incredibly important.
Investing my time wisely is also important.
Need the real answer?
Invest the incredibly least possibler, an identity. You present yourself as so incredibly lazy that any investment is you is like hitting the lever on the flusher.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,986,529
6,054,959
One that offers training and available when you have questions, and you will.
809,308
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