What company do you work for and why?

[kensmith]

Feel better now? Don't forget to take a blood pressure pill!

lol...don't really bother getting mad at people on the forums. Did have a really crappy day yesterday as a builder messed up 3 deals and I had to put them back together. Ends up I won't be lossing any of them and I wrote another contract to top it off. Plus the 2 closings I had yesterday it ended up being a profitable, but stressfull day. Might have blown a little steam off as of last night when I wrote the comment, but still think your production comment was unneeded. No need for personal comments on these forums, have seen to much of that on other forums and it never ends up being good for them.

On Point:
The biggest thing that an agent must realize is that the broker will make or break an office. The broker will lead the way as to what training is happening in the office. You can take a good agent and plug them into an office that is teaching things to take a $2-3 million producer to the next level and with in a year they will be doing $5-7 million. On the flip side if they go to the wrong office they will stay at the same production for a very long time. I have talked with enough 30+ million dollar producers to know there is always something to learn. Top agents keep going to trainings and make sure to always invest in themselves. To keep growing you need to keep learning and never think you know it all. For any agent doing under $10 million I can say that there are classes at most KW offices to get you to that level.

To master a skill one must first teach it.

[rick_dallas]

Well stated Grant.

The bottom line is to find a place to hang your hat that meets YOUR needs and personality. Years ago, brokers were virtually identical. Today, there's lot more choices for the agents as to how they want to operate.

Be sure and talk to other agents that are employed by the broker BEFORE you sign on with them. Preferably talk to people that have been there for a year or more. They'll give you the real scoop on the place.

[Jnazareno]

When I first got m y license, I signed on with a local company because they are so prominent in my area. However, now that I'm considering changing companies, I'm curious as to what your experiences are. Some of the companies I am interested in are Keller Williams, Exit Realty, Century 21, Realty Executives, and ReMax. Any thoughts? Also, what are your experiences with companies that charge desk fees versus those that do not?

I work for EXIT Realty

here's why ?

Earn more than 100%
New Sources of Income
Pay No Desk Fees
Teaching, Coaching, Mentoring
10% Sponsoring Residuals
7% Retirement Residuals
5% Beneficiary Residuals
Start at 70/30 up to 90/10 (Commission)

what I really like about Exit are the corporate classes they offered
such as the Door knocking, Personality Class, and 5 day boot camp
they teaches you cold calling and such....
and my broker is a great coach and exp. broker.

and ya you can't be successful if you don't have a goal and plan, and
the ability to execute those goals and plans.
always take classes to enriched yourself and such

[sweetcarolinahomes]

Well, I did finally decide to go with KW, and you're right - the broker makes all the difference. Out of all the companies I interviewed with, my BIC at KW stood out as energetic and enthusiastic, which I'm sure most of you know is needed by new agents. In my opinion, I'd rather pay a bit more to enjoy going to work and doing what I do. I am a people person and as a new agent, I like to hear about what others are doing and what helps them succeed, so it made sense to me. Thanks to all of you for your input. It really did help in making a decision!

[Nashvegas]

I would be very interested in getting an update from you in 6 months to see how things are going. A mini case study if you will

[Jnazareno]

How can one succeed

-make sure you get training all the time - your broker is probably like 20% of your training, 40% from your hands on exp, the other 40% probably from trainers and classes you take. ( i used to spend like $5k in training but now I dont need em, lol - well I do but i've cut down a little)

-ask questions all the time to your brokers and other agents, a broker
you doenst like question isn't worth working with/for.

-make sure you are in a very high positive atmosphere with lot's of energy.
a brokerage with lot's of energy but with negative people can ruined your
everyone's sale.

-always tell yourself that you are the best! or something positive to get you going.

-people you make negative comments about your job, just tell them something positive..and such..

-experiment what works and what doesnt work on how to get clients/business. (when i was new to the business i spent lot's on mailers but
it wasnt worth it for me..people just will recycle them)

-Things I've tried that might work for you to get business

Door Knocking - this isn't bad 9 out of 10 doors have friendly people inside them..

website developement works pretty good when you get tired of door knocking and starts getting some weight..lol

Floor Time ? don't know- seems to work in the office and I sign up for them
just because I have to take my kids to school and office is nearby. I mostly work from home now.