Best realtor for new agents?

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Hello BP!

I've had my license for almost 2 years but haven't used it much. My current broker doesn't help out or train at all so I haven't been able to learn much from them. What are some good brokers your suggest for someone in my position. Thanks!

Juan Contreras · Answer

One other tip that I don't see listed on here: Work as an apprentice or assistant for a top performing agent in your area. Many of them will be happy to teach you how they run their business (lead gen, systems, tools, etc.) in exchange for help with that business. I've been an agent for about 1 year now and I've been working as an assistant for my team lead the whole time. It allowed me to leave my day job and get paid to learn the duties of an agent as well as how to be an effective team leader & broker associate. Because of the pipeline that he already spent years building, I was able to go out every weekend, show homes, write offers, close deals, and everything in between. You won't get paid as much as if they were your own clients (used to get paid hourly, now I get paid salary + 10% of all closed sales), but it can help fast-track your training and growth. Depending on how demanding the job is, you may be able to work your own clients at the same time as well. I've learned a lot in the past year and made so many connections with clients (which I didn't prospect for myself, but I can turn into repeat business or referrals when I'm on my own because they saw me more than the agent they actually hired) and industry workers that are essential such as lenders, TC, title, escrow, home inspectors, etc. I just signed on for one more year as an assistant because my team leader is slowly moving out of real estate sales and is now building a lending team. I can watch and learn how they build that business, while I ultimately work towards replacing him as leader of the sales team or build my own team if I have my broker's license by then.Of course, you can train and learn on your own as well. There are plenty of podcasts, YouTube videos, and books that you can consume if you want to excel as a real estate agent. If you have any questions about being an assistant, please feel free to reach out to me! I'm more than happy to share my experiences. :)

Michael Evans · Answer

Good point Dwayne, but may I add that there is an abundance of training you can do on your own. Going to as many conferences as you can, reading books and listening to the BP podcasts.

Go for it!

Tyler Triplett · Answer

There are so many different options for you! Never one road to follow. I have read several of the posts here and I would agree about joining a team, but first it's important to know what to look for in a broker. If you have time I would like to maybe schedule a meeting with you and discuss options that I maybe able to help you with in your area. I have a huge network and work with real estate agent across the globe. I am part of some private groups that are also huge helps to me for the business I generate on my very own. I can discuss those with you as well. Let me know if you are interested in a zoom call I would be happy to go over a detailed plan that may help push your business.

Lexey Vezzoso · Answer

Hey Ronald!

If you're looking to learn and maybe even get a little bit of training I recommend joining a team. You get to work alongside people and collaborate on current deals. I've learned so much more this way than doing it independently.

Thats my little piece of advice to you.

Good Luck!

Lexey

Robert Reynolds · Answer

@Ronald Mejia

One thing to think about is volume vs split. Would you rather work on your own and only get the business you can generate but get a high 80-90% split, or work on a high volume team that will throw you into deals, get your experience handling escrows, client objections and provide valuable training. I was in that same spot 6 months ago, just got my license and had to make that decision. I chose the later and haven’t regretted it. Any money I’ve had to give my team and brokerage has been worthwhile and I view it as the tuition I’m paying for the education they are giving me. Since December, I’ve been involved in 8 escrows that I helped secure, with 3 being my own. Going through the highs and lows of transactions first hand has been super valuable and increased my confidence as a new agent. Please reach out if you need any advice or want to talk.

Dwayne Poster · Answer

The best thing a broker can do for you is to convince a seasoned agent to bring you on as a study. But in real life, if you don't step up  into that position on your own, you are just income on the roster. Decide what you want and go for it.

Michael K Gallagher · Answer

@Ronald Mejia my opinion is the broker mean jack squat.  Honestly you'd probably have better luck at a no name boutique brokerage.  I'm at KW and its great, but I am at my current office because I was able to connect and really got along with a team lead who was the exact opposite personality of me.  So I joined that office to work with him.  If you are looking for help and mentorship look for other agents, not brokers, and then simply move if you need to in order to work with those agents.

Amaury Zambrano · Answer

In my honest opinion, #extremeownership. Start networking at local meetups. I have found the best advice comes from the investors I interact with at meetups.

William Yeh · Answer

Hey Ronald. The way I see it, you can either 1) find a broker within your personal network to connect with or 2) find a broker that has a strong presence in the market that you want to build your business in and engage them in conversation. Also there's 3) talk to you current broker about your needs and, assuming they are competent and willing, maybe they meet you half way and get you the training you want/need.

Getting your license is the easy part. Finding your path to clients is of course the much greater challenge. Wishing you much success in your journey.

Santiago Romero · Answer

I’m going on 1 year myself and doing my research in my area. I think one on one are important. And all brokerages are different on their splits and their training. Definitely go interview to a few different ones. YouTube Brandon Mulrenin for some really good content.

Best of luck on your Journey

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