Keller Willaims? Any advice for a new agent?

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Hello Everyone!

I am currently in the process of completing my pre-licensing course.  I have been doing lots of research and was wondering if anyone has any opinions of joining Keller Williams as a new agent?  It seems as though they are really committed to extensive training which is something I feel strongly about.  Also, any advice on starting comm. splits, desk fees, etc.??

Steve Nicewarner · Answer

The best advice I could give you is that your local broker and firm mean more than the national franchise. Keller is a great company [they were my second choice], but that would not matter if your broker-in-charge was a complete *** and his firm was run poorly.

To really be happy and successful, both the franchise and the local firm have to be groups you would be comfortable with.

Jackie Patterson · Answer

Sounds like you made a good choice.  Be sure to take advantage of all the training and education opportunities.

Aly W. · Answer

I just joined KW and so far (after one week) am very impressed. My office has a high energy, very motivational broker and team leader and there are a huge amount of training courses and online education opportunities.

I've only scratched the surface with them but am very glad to have made the move. Oh, and my KW office does not have desk fees, but they do have a $25 per transaction fee.

Dale Osborn · Answer

The best thing you can do is get all of the self-education you can. When you go through the prelicensing course they tap three times on the board or just plain tell you "this will be on the real estate license exam".You will come out of the school with no experience under your belt. By finding an office that provides training this would be a great beneit to you and those you will be working with. Most Brokers collect your desk fees - assign you a desk with a phone and expect you to start making them more money without any additional training. That is one of the reasons the fees you pay every year for NAR to advertise to the public to overcome rooky mistakes and outright fraud and other misconduct of agents. Later on you may realize that you really do not want your name associated with other Realtors and will send in your license to the State!

Good Luck in your future as a licensed agent.

Lafi S. · Answer

Steve couldn't have said it better. The broker in charge is always more important than the franchise. Aside from that, I am at KW myself and I think the training for new agents is unlike anywhere else. Traning is practically every single day on different topics from short sales, to filling out paperwork.

The business structure is the same everywhere and they are as follows: 70/30 split, you make 100% commission after the company makes 24k, and the desk fee is 45 a month.

Thomas if you like PM me and I can send you a copy of the KW calender for this month, it will show you all the trainings that they have to help you make a decision.

Mark Brian · Answer

As a new agent, I would consider very strongly the training you will get. This will be the foundation for your career.

Steve is very correct is pointing out the importance of the BIC and how the company is run. Also important is the other agents you will be associated with at whatever company you select. Many people think that birds of a feather flock together.

Good luck and best wishes with your new career.

Jason Wheeler · Answer

There is nothing wrong with profit sharing.  The best way to motivate is to compensate.  I know a lot of agents that started at Keller Williams and most move on when they become seasoned.

Joanne Freedmon · Answer

Keller Williams has had some heat in regards to their profit sharing in the past but overall its a great company. Plus they are linked up with a few of the asset management companies like www.reoprep.com  and www.equator.com  so that always helps. I would interview everywhere and see what you like best.

Des Shei · Answer

i hang my license with Keller and i think they are good.

Keller Willaims? Any advice for a new agent?

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