Looking to join a MN Real Estate Brokerage

[Jamie Bolinger]

Hello Minneapolis!

I’m currently in the process of obtaining my real estate license in Minnesota. I’m looking to join a team in the Minneapolis area - preferably west of the twin cities (Minnetonka, Edina, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Chanhassen, Chaska, etc.).

I currently invest in rental properties and fix and flips and am looking to use my license for my own ventures as well as part-time to assist with friends and family or networking opportunities. I would consider moving into Real Estate full time at some point in the future.

Any recommendations on a good brokerage to look into to get started? I’d prefer a smaller firm to begin as I understand larger companies (RE/Max, Edina Realty) have higher monthly fees. I would love to work with a team who would be willing to coach me to be highly competent in the Real Estate world.

Any recommendations are greatly appreciated!

[Austin Hendrickson]

@Jamie Bolinger Bridge Realty may be a good starter option for you as they have no monthly fees (just a per transaction fee). They are in Bloomington. Although if you really want to be an agent full time, joining a successful motivated team is probably the best thing you can do - meet with several different teams with a few different brokers to see who you feel most comfortable with. If you went with a bigger brokerage (Remax etc.) you would most likely need to be a full time agent.