Western Suburbs/ Chicago - Part-Time Agent Brokerage Suggestions

[Christian Bernhagen]

Hello all!

I received my broker's license in Chicago on Halloween of last year and have had difficulty finding good recommendations (for part-time agents specifically). I am targeting either Keller Williams or Coldwell Banker due to their training programs and overall great reviews for developing agents and their skills. I am based out in Wheaton and would like to start in the suburbs this year, but plan on moving to downtown Chicago later this fall and am looking at the Gold Coast area. With your experience as a full or part-time agent, where do you recommend I start looking/applying in Wheaton/Western Suburbs area then downtown Chicago eventually? Your input would be much appreciated!

[Jonathan Klemm]

@Christian Bernhagen - I always suggest you start with the end in mind.  For me I never really enjoyed being an agent so didn't plan on selling a bunch of houses unless it was for myself, family, or close friends, so I found a brokerage that didn't charge any sitting fees and provided a low split for my own properties.

What's your end goal with your license?

Happy to help provide some good suggestions, but like you mentioned if you are starting out and need/want the training CB and KW are a great place to start.