All Forum Posts by: Jason Chan

@Joe Bertolino thanks! I'm def. considering KW as well. I read through a lot of resources, but never really understood their cap and commission system. I'll look more into it. Do they help with marketing materials for new agents?

Thanks everyone for all the valuable insights and advice. Love biggerpockets!!! :D Did anyone start off with a bigger agency like Keller Williams? How was the experience starting off there? 

Hey @Michael Medinger , thanks for the response! Yeah I understand the brokerage part. I was just wondering on the commission side when it comes to doing only a few deals for buying properties.

Hi all, 

So I've made the move to purchase a class and will be looking to get my licenses! Super excited about this. Anyways, currently I have a full time job that pays me pretty well. I'm becoming a real estate agent to learn more about the market and for my own investing purposes, however I do have a quick question.

Let's say for example I have a few rich uncles (example) or friends that are looking to buy houses. I would like to help them find a good property and then reach out to the listing agent and hopefully earn a commission off the sale. From what I understand, I would need to be apart of a broker and they will take a cut which is fine, but since I won't be buying and selling actively, how can I approach this without having to pay heavy desk fees, but still earn a commission? I don't mind paying a small monthly fee for being apart of a brokerage, but most require you to be full time and super active or pay heavy desk fees.

Thanks all!!

Hi all,

My name is Jason and I'm new to the forum. I'm someone that's looking to get my real estate license in CA. The only problem is that I have a misdemeanor on my record and I know that can be a reason for the board to deny my license application. I was wondering before I invest time into going through a class, is there anyway I can go through the background check to see if I will be denied?