Large Vs Smaller Real Estate Company

[Beata Williams]

I am looking for an opinion from agents that have been doing Real Estate for a while. I have 5 years+ of experience in the real estate industry, specializing in property management and commercial Real Estate. I have finally decided to take the leap of faith and sell real estate, I am very comfortable with commercial side of it and just learning the residential side of sales rather than leasing.

My hold up is knowing which agency to sign up with to maximize my profits and success. Does the big company name make a difference? Are clients more comfortable with choosing a large, well known company when looking for an agent? Does a nationwide name like Re/Max, Caldwell Banker make a difference vs an office that is still well known in my area and has branches in few states?