eXp Realtor here... thinking about making a switch. Am I crazy?

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I got my FL real estate license back in Sept, picked eXp Realty as my broker and found a local team and was off.... I have written 5 offers, closed one deal, and closing another in a couple weeks.

I had something happen on my team and I am no longer wanting to be on my team- enter dilemma.

The top teams in my area are all KW. I really wanted to be on a team from the beginning to learn the ropes and have people I could meet with in person.

Now I am not sure if I want to stay with eXp and be a single agent ( I am confident in the training but who do I call for simple questions, or chat with about random real estate going ons, etc?) I am sure there is a way with eXp but a HUGE part of me wants to join a well known team and learn from them.

I literally do not know what to do. I met with my team lead and have to give them an answer ASAP- like today. Please help, any advice is greatly appreciated.

Russell Brazil · Answer

Being on a team in the first couple years in business can be very beneficial. I suggest it for most people, especially if they dont already have a sales/business background.

Failure rate for the industry is 87%. Teams help set you up to succeed and learn the business.

Chelsea Mays · Answer

I found and connected with some other eXp agents in my area so I don't feel SO alone now. I am going to give going solo a try for a while and see what happens! I am hungry motivated driven and have a business degree so I am gonna go for it. I will definitely give my broker a call and let him know and also explore more in the world and speak with team services. Thanks everyone for your advice it is so greatly appreciated!

Jay Hinrichs · Answer

agreed i have seen many top producers start on teams and then move on and become very good agents.

as for who to talk to with questions I would think your broker or manager at your office is the one to do that with.. keep in mind its mandatory to supervise your agents.. they cant just hire them and then duck.

David Bell · Answer

I second what Marian said about utilizing Workplace to collaborate. Also, call or email your broker.  They are supposed to keep you in check.  eXp is the future so I wouldn't give up on it yet.

Jay Hinrichs · Answer

Are you in FLA or ORegon??

KW is one of the more costly brokerages to work for..  you could get proactive and go shopping for a partner team .

Chelsea Mays · Answer

My broker is in Tampa which is 6 hours away and I have never spoken with him. My team lead is also the mentor in the area so I am not sure how that would work if I would still have to use him as a mentor after I leave the team, but I would prefer not to. Nothing against him personally but I would feel awkward seeing as I am leaving his team.

RJ Reynolds · Answer

@Chelsea Mays good for you!  While I am a solid KW person myself, that is likely what I would have recommended as long as the problem you want to move away from is t eXp based and is someone or something about the team you were on.

KW is a good option but having to learn new systems might slow you down.

By the way the business trainings at your local KW are open to non-KW agents. Many are free.  Of course they will try to move you into KW so weigh cost/benefit if there is an aspect of the business KW has a training for that you’d like to attend, go for it.

Rj

Keep us up to date on your success!!!

Quito Keutla · Answer

@Chelsea Mays like most mention here reach out to your broker. You don’t have to rush to KW they’ll take you anytime you’re ready to move.

William Hochstedler · Answer

Definitely call your broker.  If you are considering transferring your license, you owe your broker a phone call to talk about what's going on.

There may be other great situations open to you without having to leave.

Gina Carter · Answer

@Marian Huish

I’m in Salt Lake City, Utah and looking to get back in sales. I haven’t heard of this company but like the idea of the cloud and earning other ways. I’ve  been in commercial property management for the last 11 years. I had to make the change when the market turned in 2007. I have requested information and would like to put my license with them, do they give you leads?  Not sure how many agents are in the Salt Lake City area, but I guess it doesn’t matter. If they could provide some leads to give me leg up to get going again, that would be great.

eXp Realtor here... thinking about making a switch. Am I crazy?

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