Independent Agent or Office Agent ???

Question

I'm getting closer and closer to getting my Real Estates license. I just want to know from experience which would be better for someone just starting out, being an Independent agent or at a brokers office???

I also am a college student so I'm looking for something to fit my schedule.

Thanks!

I also am a college student so I'm looking for something to fit my schedule.

Thanks!

Jaleen Anderson · Answer

Ryan Dossey okay thanks and that's interesting. So if you don't mind how would business work if I were to let an investor hold my licenses?

Jaleen Anderson · Answer

Ryan Dossey I'm leaning towards the investment side.

And not a broker, just an agent who works from home and not at the office.  Which would be best for just starting out?

Becky Leal · Answer

It really depends on the broker, I would suggest working for a shop like Keller Williams or similar and learn as much as you can. They have free training programs and all kinds of training that will be necessary for you to succeed in this. You have crawl before you walk, one thing you don’t want to do is be isolated at home where there are too many distractions and nothing going on. The offices aren’t usually filled up with agents all day long, but there are almost always a couple of them minimum, who you naturally overhear on the phone talking to clients and meeting clients and you absorb the lingo and meaning of things, how to go about things, etc., which is invaluable.

Jaleen Anderson · Answer

@Becky Leal if I start in an office is it possible to switch to home whenever I'm comfortable? Or it's just depends on the broker ?

Becky Leal · Answer

Office, so you can learn from the other agents and immerse yourself with colleagues that can help you if needed and your Broker is on site to ask questions and assist you because you will need a lot of assistance at first, then when you feel comfortable and confident, move to whatever office or setup at home that you want.

Mindy Jensen · Answer

@Jaleen Anderson, I don't think there are any drawbacks from working from your home. Your employing broker will still allow you to use their address on your business cards - you don't have to put your home address anywhere public.

Jaleen Anderson · Answer

@Fred Heller

Jaleen Anderson · Answer

okay, but just starting out what would be the best route to go? In an office or home?

Fred Heller · Answer

@Jaleen Anderson Sorry I misunderstood. Most brokers let you work from home, so that shouldn't be a problem.

Jaleen Anderson · Answer

@Fred Heller I just worded it wrong. Didn't mean an independent broker, I know the requirements for that.

I was saying a agent who works from home instead of the office.