New Agent, how to choose a agency to work under?

[Tanner K.]

Hello BiggerPockets, I am currently taking the pre-licensing course in Minnesota, to obtain my real estate license. I want to start looking into what agency to work under (i.e. Edina Realty, RE/MAX Results etc..) and how commissions and pay differ and what to look for. Any current agents from Minnesota who could share who they work under and why would be a great help! I am in the St. Cloud area.

[Joseph Hammel]

Mine was a good friend and was my realtor however if I was starting fresh and didn't have that relationship already I would say look around at lots of brokers and ask lots of questions. In general about the business it's a tough one. Be prepared to put in lots of work and disappointment. Be prepared for others doing lots of questionable things ethically. But like anything if you put in the work and keep at it the rewards will come.