Florida Real Estate Broker - First Experience

[Jayleen Soto]

Hello, 

I just enrolled to the Florida Real Estate Course. I am estimating to finish course and get licensed in a couple months BUT I was wondering what things should I look in my first experience with a Broker and any recommendations for the ones living and working in FL. 
I want to make sure I make a good decision for when I start looking.
A little about me. I have a MBA in Accounting. More than 15 years of experience in Financial Analysis, Credit, Risk, Taxes, to name a few relevant experience. 
Last week I finished the course for the Florida Home Inspection License. I did to have basic knowledge in construction and houses and get licensed to, why not. 
I work full time remotely so I have some flexibility. I'm bilingual and open mind and I am ready to have a great experience! 

Thanks in advance!
 

[Esta Ryder]

@Jayleen Soto I am very excited for you!  I have been selling real estate for 17 years and a broker for four years.  It is a great career.  I am not in Florida (although I wish I was for the sunshine!).  In my opinion, here are a few general tips:

Don't become a number.  Some offices are so big and will take anyone becuase it is a numbers game.  They know that many won't make it and they just let the agents weed themselves out.

Find an office that trains you- for free.  And make sure the training is good.  Most places will say that they train you.  Not all have GOOD training.  I am still shocked at how many offices require the new agents to pay to have a mentor or someone train you.  I feel strongly that the brokerage owes that to their new agents.

Know what your expenses are.  Some charge heavy fees.  Just make sure that you know what to expect upfront.

Feel free to reach out to me if you have any other questions.  I would be happy to answer them!  Best of luck!