Finding a Broker to hang license with

[James Peoples]

BP, now that I I'm license I'm having a hard time deciding who or what brokerage I want to hang my license with. I know that I need to call a few brokers and set up an appointment to go in and meet with them and get a feel for the office environment. BP, specifically realtor/real estate agents in Nor-cal/Sacramento County how did you decide what broker to go with once you were licensed?

Also, Is it true that I can gain access to the mls without being  associated with the CAR?