How to find a sponsoring broker (to work under as an agent)

[Samantha Robbins]

I am finishing up classes to get my real estate license and want to start looking for the right broker to jump on board with this fall BUT I'm a little confused about how to do so. I understand the difference between big and small firms and what questions to ask each firm but how do you even go about contacting each one? Do I just call up the brokerages and ask for a sit down? Do they hold open houses so you can meet the team? I obviously want to join the right one and find one that has a cohesive work environment but what is the best way to evaluate this if I don't know anyone working for the company? Help!