Small broker vs Big broker

[Ryan Ilardi]

I just passed my real estate exam and I am debating on where to hang my license. I have talked with a few of the big, national, name brand brokers and I had narrowed them down to 2. 

Today, I met with the principle broker from a new company that just started 3 months ago. The 2 brokers that started the company have 25+ years of combined experience and are well known in my market. It is the 2 of them and only one affiliate broker at the moment.

I need some advise, would it be better to go with a big broker with set training and name recognition or small broker with direct hands on learning with the start-up broker? Keep in mind, I do plan on moving into investing in the near future. 

[Mark Gallagher]

@Ryan Ilardi

It depends on what you're looking for really. If you want to work with investors, you should be looking to join the office that has the most foreclosures/HUDs. They will generate the most investor leads. 

If you want to sell high end homes, you need to go with a high end home seller. 

Regarding training, for me personally, I learn best as I go. Learning in a cold classroom in fake scenarios doesn't do much for me. I'd rather learn how to swim in the pool than learn how to swim on the pool deck.