Which RE Brokerage Has the most Active Investor Agents

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Which real estate sales company has the highest number of actively investing real estate agents?￼

Marian Huish · Answer

@Bryan Mitchell so if I'm understanding your response, the question you are asking re. 'the highest number of investors', really doesn't seem as relevant in that many agents 'invest', i.e., own one or more rental property. Obviously the larger brokerages would likely have among the 'highest' number of Realtor-Investors, however, that isn't really something that's commonly tracked to my knowledge. Although, as @Connor Center points out, you may find a 'higher percentage' that join smaller boutique brokerages, please bear in mind that whether you join a large or small brokerage, as a Realtor who must comply with the Code of Ethics, your interest should always be to put your client's interest ahead of yours so I'm not sure there's many brokerages that 'encourage' this type of activity, i.e., finding deals and saving the best for themselves- While you can find off-market opportunities, as a Realtor, you'll be faced with the decision to 'pass' those deals on to your list of investor-buyers, or represent the seller, list that property for sale, market it and hen bring them the highest offer. Your Broker would most likely prefer the latter as there's greater potential for liability i.e., treating the public fairly. And certainly 'wholesaling' is generally not permitted by most brokerages. As an investor myself, I got licensed many years ago and I can tell you that what's not important to me is being with a brokerages that 'supports' me in buying/selling my own properties. Some brokerages do not permit agents to sell their own (again, due to liability), some take a percentage of the commission on the side where the agent is the principal, and some allow agents to keep 100% of the personal deals for a fixed number of sales. For instance, mine permits 3 personal deals per year at 100%- there are others as well. Not sure if this helps but if you're looking to get licensed so that you can find the best deals... you'll need to be careful as a Realtor has a duty to their clients and to the public first. Best of luck-

Mackenzie Grate · Answer

I actually selected the brokerage I wanted to work at because of this very reason. It is a small boutique brokerage in Kingston, NY and we support each other in building our own portfolios as well as help investors get their first (or many) investments. I became an agent to expedite my own acquisitions but I fell in love with working with clients and helping them build their financial base.

I don't think I would have gotten nearly as much specialized support as both an investor, and as an agent working with investors, if I were to have joined a bigger company or team. Doing it all has really helped me to be versatile and meet a lot of different people. It also helps to be surrounded with other badass women who are are like minded and making it happen. :)

Shawn Mcenteer · Answer

@Bryan Mitchell not sure if this answers your questions but I literally left KW to join EXP becuase of the access I have to top preforming investors.  I went from whatever my office of a few hundred agents in North Jersey could produce to over 70,000 agents on a global level all connected.   My group I am tied into at EXP works on a national level with investors so at the end of the day I personally have never seen anything come close to what we have going on at EXP best part is the numbers and math around the company make joining a no brainer, likely why so many investors are leaving traditional brokerages.

Lucia Rushton · Answer

Best wishes on whichever endeavour you choose!

Bryan Mitchell · Answer

@Bruce Lynn, completely agree with you. KW, EXP, and small brokerages will have their benefits, but probably the most important thing is surrounding yourself with like minded folks. All the best to you and yours.

Marian Huish · Answer

...curious why this is important to you @Bryan Mitchell?

Bruce Lynn · Answer

@Bryan Mitchell    I'm not sure anyone keeps track of these or even if there is a really good way to track or research.

I can tell you at Keller Williams there are plenty of investors and investor opportunities if that is your focus.   Remember they wrote the books Millionaire Real Estate Investor, HOLD, and FLIP.   For performers there are opportunities occasionally to invest in brokerages and office buildings.  There are groups investing in multifamily, ranches, commercial and of course single family.  I think most of this depends on you and your goals, not always the people around you.  I would guess not only at KW, but an many if not most brokerages less than 1/2 the agents even own their own home.  I meet plenty of those every day.  To me for most of those people their #1 goal should be making enough money to buy their 1st place.   Put your money where your mouth is.  Next step should be to start investing....but not everyone has the same goals.   You just have to figure out where you want to go, plug in, and surround yourself with the right people, be willing to share as well as be coachable.

Conner Olsen · Answer

I think percentage wise, a small brokerage that focuses on investors would have the highest investor-friendly agents. In terms of a national brokerage I think you'd have better change of finding specific teams that all the agents are investor-friendly.

Bryan Mitchell · Answer

@Lucia Rushton, not looking for a real estate agent but rather getting feedback on an interesting career move that some investors are considering.

Lucia Rushton · Answer

@Bryan Mitchell. So I’m not clear on your intention - are you wanting to work AS a Realtor or are you wanting to work WITH an investor-friendly agent for you to invest ?

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