As a new RE agent and new to the area should I join a team?

[Joy Hardin]

I am a new FL licensed real estate agent and am in the process of looking for a brokerage. I know that I need a company that offers excellent training, but what about joining a team? It seems that some brokerages push the team concept more than others. I am new to the area and know that I could use the support, but at the same time I do not really want to give up more commission. I am pretty independent and a self starter so on one hand I would like to go out alone. However, if joining a team gives me a good foundation then I am willing to give it a try. Any thoughts?

[Renee Cato]

When I first became licensed, I self-educated using the Mike Ferry system. It was great!  I went to his events and met other agents that were from other areas and they willingly shared a ton of information with me (i.e. Listing presentations, pre-listing packets, etc.). I wasn't a threat because we were from differen states. One agent event took me to her office and showed me how to prospect. Woo-hoo. ☺️

I considered joining a team but the ones I met with wanted blood and my first born!  😳 #ThanksButNoThanks