Selecting brokerage to hang your license with

[Michael H.]

Just got my salesperson license… what questions should I ask the brokerages I’m considering working with to help evaluate which is the best fit?

[Abel Curiel]

Hello @Michael H. & congrats on obtaining your license!

@Joaquin Camarasa & @Jonathan Greene shared excellent advice! 

With respect to training, make sure to find out the names/titles of the actual trainings that take place. I've attended dozens of trainings (before learning my lesson) that added very little value and had actionable steps that were not very practical for me at the current stage of production that I was in. For example, a brand new agent with no cold calling experience or skills learns a TON from a 60-90 minute training on 'using social media to get buyer/seller leads'. However, what good is this if you are not equipped with the skillset and knowledge to convert the leads to signed clients?

Training as a new agent should revolve around 'income producing activities' - i.e. Cold calling script practice, handling objections, buyer consultations, listing presentations, best practices for lead/prospect follow-up, etc.

Best of luck to you moving forward!

Abel