Got My Real Estate License - Thinking of Joining a Brokerage at the start of 2024

[Eric Tosoonyan]

I'm excited about the idea of starting my journey as a real estate agent in January 2024. As a college student, I'm mindful of my budget, so I'd prefer not to pay fees for the entire year of 2023 when I'm just getting started.

I do have a few questions and would appreciate your insights. Should I begin reaching out to expired listings and FSBOs even before officially joining a brokerage? The brokerage I'm considering has informed me that if I happen to find a buyer or seller before my planned start date in January 2024, I can promptly activate my license and start doing business.

Another thing I wanted to ask is whether I should start printing my own business cards, even before affiliating with a brokerage. Your advice on these matters would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your guidance!