What Denver Brokerage to go with?

[Sean Reilly]

Hello All,

I passed my test recently and have been meeting with some brokerages but don't know what to do or what direction to go in. No one is really standing out. Does anyone have any recommendations in the Denver or Boulder area? Thanks

[Mindy Jensen]

Hey @Sean Reilly. What is your intent for your license? Do you want to work with clients, or did you get it mostly for yourself?

What is your experience in real estate? Passing the test doesn't prepare you at all for representing clients and selling houses - at least not in Colorado. Unless you're selling in the mountains, you're not ever going to need to know about Metes & Bounds again...

If you want to work with clients, and have little experience, look for a brokerage that partners you up with a mentor, who can help you with your contracts and deadlines. Those classes make it sound like every agent is jumping at the chance to be the best agent they can be, but reality has you chasing the other agent down for answers frequently. 

Do you want to be a member of NAR? Some brokerage firms require this, and some give you the option. I've got a couple of brokerages I'd recommend, based on how you answer these questions.