Working for a real estate broker?

[Steve Seslar]

As a new real estate investor, I am interested in getting my real estate license to facilitate my own real estate transactions and have access to the MLS. I am not particularly interested in being a real estate agent in the typical sense of the job. I would welcome any advice as to how to structure my relationship with a broker once I've gotten my real estate license in order to facilitate my agenda as a real estate investor. For example, would I set up a freelance structure, if possible. What is the likely expectation of the broker in this situation? Thanks for any advice.

[Brian Jordan]

As mentioned previously, it depends on what your needs are. I was an agent in Texas and now Ohio and had brokers in both states that charged me a monthly flat fee and I keep 100% of my commission. Dallas, TX cost me $125/month and Columbus broker costs me $200/month. If you're looking for extensive training, these types of brokers aren't for you. It all depends on what your needs are. Regardless, remember this. You're interviewing the broker, not the other way around.