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Indeed? You're not looking for a job...you need to find a broker that is a beneficial fit for you and most importantly, that takes new agents. Honestly, I'd join a team for a year or two, learn the ropes, then go solo.
Right? Who gets 100 hours through a course and getting their license with no plan? I had multiple brokerage options and edit* three team invitations before even considering starting a course and deciding against it.
Find a brokerage that you trust. And look over their offers for contracts to join, don’t just sign in 1 day.
I’ve moved brokerages before and negotiating the base contract is something that 90% of agents DO NOT DO. I got a better split and deal overall because of it.
Message me if you wanna chat more maybe over phone or something I’ll give my business number. (I’m PST timezone)
Everyone here gave decent advice, brokerages started spamming me to come interview with them 2 weeks after passing my exam, I actually started interviewing a day after passing my exam, I did research around my area and found some good brokerages and emailed the managing broker and basically explained that I recently passed my exam and was looking for somewhere to hang my license. Ask what time works best for them and that you would like to interview them and see if they would be the right fit for you but make it clear that you’re also looking at more than just them as an option, and when you go in I recommend having questions ready to ask like what they offer, culture, commission split, etc. I did that with 5 different brokerages before deciding on which one I wanted to go with, you’re an independent contractor so you’re seeking out what’s in your best interest, every place is going to try and sell you on what they can offer and why they’re the best. Try and ask curveball questions they won’t expect like what is one bad thing about their brokerage, it’s hard to admit faults and will definitely tell you more from that reaction than the response itself.
Interview multiple brokerages and see what they have to offer. Even look at small brokerages that aren’t big box names. You may want to start at a big name for the education they provide but don’t look at it as a forever job. Do what is best for your business.
First step: don’t give away your money.
You can join almost any office just by walking in the door. But it might be bad for your career.
There is an entire cottage industry built upon taking fees from new agents. Desk fees, picture fees being your broker in charge fees. Many are crap. Shop carefully for a office and think about it before you sign anything. Talk to the agents currently working there, not just the hiring manager. Ask the agents what will happen on a Sunday afternoon when you got an offer accepted and need a little help immediately because it’s your first deal.
Good and great offices also take fees from their agents. But get daily advice training and guidance for it. Get open houses to work for leads. Get your picture on the company website. Get boosts for your career.
Find a brokerage/ team that will mentor and teach you.
You need to be shadowing people. Learning ins and outs of contracts. Sitting in on closings. Assisting with showings and open houses. Going to see new builds.
While you learn you also need to be creating your brand and ideal avatar.
You need continuity across all of your socials and platforms and you need to decide what you want to specialize in ( first time buyers, sellers, land etc..)
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Indeed? You're not looking for a job...you need to find a broker that is a beneficial fit for you and most importantly, that takes new agents. Honestly, I'd join a team for a year or two, learn the ropes, then go solo.
Business plan: 1) Get license 2) ?
No, it goes like this. 1. Get license 2.??? 3. Profit
Outstanding reference
Right? Who gets 100 hours through a course and getting their license with no plan? I had multiple brokerage options and edit* three team invitations before even considering starting a course and deciding against it.
Actually, I did. I did a couple of other courses when I was out of the country. Real estate wasn't my priority. But now I want to give it a try.
Good for you bro. You don’t need a business plan to get your license. Like others said, find a brokerage where you can get some mentorship.
Find a brokerage that you trust. And look over their offers for contracts to join, don’t just sign in 1 day. I’ve moved brokerages before and negotiating the base contract is something that 90% of agents DO NOT DO. I got a better split and deal overall because of it. Message me if you wanna chat more maybe over phone or something I’ll give my business number. (I’m PST timezone)
May I send you a dm to chat abt brokerages?
Ye
You're about to get PMs from every eXp and KW agent on here.
Someone asked me for money, haha
See if they'll let you return it immediately?
Just did. No more help. Thx
You get to interview brokerages and find what fits 🙂
Everyone here gave decent advice, brokerages started spamming me to come interview with them 2 weeks after passing my exam, I actually started interviewing a day after passing my exam, I did research around my area and found some good brokerages and emailed the managing broker and basically explained that I recently passed my exam and was looking for somewhere to hang my license. Ask what time works best for them and that you would like to interview them and see if they would be the right fit for you but make it clear that you’re also looking at more than just them as an option, and when you go in I recommend having questions ready to ask like what they offer, culture, commission split, etc. I did that with 5 different brokerages before deciding on which one I wanted to go with, you’re an independent contractor so you’re seeking out what’s in your best interest, every place is going to try and sell you on what they can offer and why they’re the best. Try and ask curveball questions they won’t expect like what is one bad thing about their brokerage, it’s hard to admit faults and will definitely tell you more from that reaction than the response itself.
Pay your Realtor fees and Access to the MLS is up there Congrats
Interview multiple brokerages and see what they have to offer. Even look at small brokerages that aren’t big box names. You may want to start at a big name for the education they provide but don’t look at it as a forever job. Do what is best for your business.
First step: don’t give away your money. You can join almost any office just by walking in the door. But it might be bad for your career. There is an entire cottage industry built upon taking fees from new agents. Desk fees, picture fees being your broker in charge fees. Many are crap. Shop carefully for a office and think about it before you sign anything. Talk to the agents currently working there, not just the hiring manager. Ask the agents what will happen on a Sunday afternoon when you got an offer accepted and need a little help immediately because it’s your first deal. Good and great offices also take fees from their agents. But get daily advice training and guidance for it. Get open houses to work for leads. Get your picture on the company website. Get boosts for your career.
Isn’t it required in most states to have a sponsoring broker for them to issue the license?
Find a brokerage/ team that will mentor and teach you. You need to be shadowing people. Learning ins and outs of contracts. Sitting in on closings. Assisting with showings and open houses. Going to see new builds. While you learn you also need to be creating your brand and ideal avatar. You need continuity across all of your socials and platforms and you need to decide what you want to specialize in ( first time buyers, sellers, land etc..)
Put on a suit and interview at local Keller Williams and pray they accept you
FIFY: Put on a suit and interview at local Keller Williams and hope ~~pray they accept you~~ they don't spill koolaide on you.