BiggerPockets

Thanks for reading... I am considering going into Real Estate. I would appreciate thoughts for two models I am considering: First, go with Re-Max in traditional "Listing and Selling", wanting max commissions in the traditional Real Estate market. Second, considering franchising with HomeVestors which involves more investing, investor sales, rentals, etc. I have a lot of sales and business background but no Real Estate business background, what would you suggest to me... especially with the market and economy being more challenging and possibly changing right now.
Thanks for your input.

Hi Jim,

Welcome to the group. Both directions are workable choices. It's personal preference.

I would locate someone successful in each of the business models. Talk to them and see what the climb to success is going to entail.

Looking forward to chatting with you.

first it would depend on your specific goals. a "brand" like remax provides you with a "Pre-sell" due to its name recognition as well as potential training and support from its franchise network. the latter (i'm not familiar with) sounds like a more local entity that may have the benefit of increased income streams because of its investors network. on the other hand you may still have the access of the REO that remax has exposure to as well. in my, opinion if you are relatively new without much of a following i would recommend remax because of the affiliation with the "brand" allows you an advantage PROVIDED you work to take advantage of it. that is not to take anything form the other choice either. it really comes down to preference.
i am a mortgage consultant here in selma alabama and i will pm you once we are colleagues...welcome