All Forum Posts by: Josh Rowland

Hey guys. I'm somewhat new to the forums although I've listened to almost all of the podcasts :). 

I've decided to make a full-time career out of real estate and I've chosen to start as an agent. I'm going through exam prep for Colorado and National exams and am interviewing brokerages at this point. So far I've been to RE/MAX and KW. My thoughts on RE/MAX was that they were by far the most sophisticated in consideration of who is managing the franchise. I thought KW was the most innovative company when you look at the corporate model but I wasn't blown away by the management at my local branch. 

My Initial Goals: I want to work at a brokerage where I will get the absolute best support, training, and assistance with a sales process. I don't need to make tons of money my first year because my wife has a solid job but I do need to bring in something. My first goal is to figure out what niche I want to be in and then grow from there (BP has opened my eyes to the whole world of RE from Commercial to Residential and it's a little overwhelming when looking at wholesaling, flipping, being an investors agent, etc etc etc...).

My dominate buying motives (decision points): 1) I want exposure to the market. 2) Stellar support and training. 3) Legit mentorship opportunities. 4) A managing broker who is investor friendly. 5) Affordability since I don't have much cash to throw at monthly fees or marketing.

Companies I'm considering hanging my license with: RE/MAX, Keller Williams, The Platinum, Group (local to COS).

Should I also consider looking at Redfin or any other operation? I have my eyes wide open and I'm trying to narrow my options so I can focus and apply myself somewhere. 

I'll see you guys tonight.