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How to Choose the Right Broker
It can become a confusing proposition to identify the brokerage firm that is the best fit for your work style and career goals. Whether you are a new agent or an experienced, productive agent, the final decision should be based on some critical factors. Here are some key questions to get you started:
- Does the firm offer a coaching program?
- Does the firm have systems in place that help you spend less time running your business and more time with customers?
- If you are building a team, will the firm help you hire and train buyer’s agents or personal assistants?
- Is the firm willing to show you results from other agents they have supported in growing their business and will they allow you to speak with those agents?
- Does the firm offer a lucrative recruiting program?
- Is there an ongoing training program from a certified trainer versus an agent?
- Does the firm provide training or mentoring with qualified, successful agents?
- Do they offer CEU classes?
- Is there a quarterly training calendar?
- Are multiple members of management available for support?
- Does the firm offer administrative support?
- Does the firm have a call center enabling you to spend less time setting up showings?
- Does the firm have a specialized Business Development Department
- Does the firm provide multiple IT staff for agent support?
Technology has now become one of the highest expenses in the industry. Your ability to leverage the broker’s investment in technology can save you an enormous amount of expense in the future. Do your research!
- Do they have their own Internet and Intranet sites?
- What systems are in place to get your properties the most exposure on the web?
- Does the firm list all if its listings in all of the top real estate web sites?
- Do the firm supply a web site for you?
- Does the firm deliver web leads in real time?
- Does the company site get high placement in search engines?
- What kind of agent support is offered by the company?
- What client support tools does the company offer?
- Does the firm provide a cutting edge telephone system?
- What, if any, enhancements are added to listings? Guided tours with voiceover?
- Does the firm offer a reverse MLS search for buyers?
- Do they provide Internet leads?
- Does the firm offer a wide range of services including relocation, commercial, mortgage and title.
Select a company that has a strong value platform that includes the right mix of convenient locations, aggressive commission plans and agent services to support a healthy life balance.
Do your research! Choosing the right Business Partner that can transform your career! Take personal responsibility and choose a company that will best support you.
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