Hello,

I have been away from the forums for a few months. I have recently turned my attention to getting my license and I am preparing to take the exam. In the meantime I was told to start interviewing brokerage firms to figure out where I want to hang my license.

I am asking for some referrals regarding different firms in the Knoxville, TN area. I thought I'd talk to about 5 local firms and 5 franchises to see what they have to offer. Can anyone help me out there?

Also, can anyone tell me what I should be looking for with each firm as a new licensee? I'm also only available to do this on a part-time basis  until I save up (either through commissions, my job - but preferably not or else it'll be forever - and/or my wholesaling ventures) a year's salary. Then I'll go at both my investment and realtor duties full-time.

So I would like a firm that doesn't charge too much from me as I train or shadow. I don't mind splitting my commission with a mentor but I also don't want to have to pay outrages fees up front or at all if possible.

If I decide I don't want to be an active realtor and just want MLS access, I'll need some names of firms that will allow me to do that too.

Thanks in advance.