Once I'm licensed do I join a team or find a brokerage?

[Joey DeClercq]

Hello everyone, I'm working on obtaining my real estate license in Washington state and was hoping for some advice about getting started. Is joining an established team a good route? Or should I step out on my own in a brokerage? Is joining a team a difficult thing to do? I have a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit but I also enjoy working with groups and solving problems with others.

[Joel Owens]

Most states do not allow you to go on your own when newly licensed as an agent. Generally you have to put in many years in good standing before taking the test for a broker. 

There are a few states that have weird license laws however.