Best company to sponsor RE license on the side?

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Best company to sponsor RE license on the side?

Zak Marinko
Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2019 · 62 posts · 27 votes

I currently work a 9-5 job while investing on the side but I'm looking to get my license now. I wouldn't be an agent full-time. Any advice for the best company to sponsor my license while doing it on the side?

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Jake FugmanBusiness Member
Real Estate Broker · Chicago, IL · Member since 2016 · 256 posts · 250 votes
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@Zak Marinko  eXp Realty is a good shop for those looking to hang license if you are an investor.  Low fees, great splits, but still full service and amazing tech.  Its a cloud based model so not a lot of pressure to pay high monthly desk fees if you only do a few deals to year.  You have to be a self-starter though since there isn't a true physical office to head into on a daily basis - most all of the training and support is online. 

Lastly, they offer 2-3 "free" personal deals per year as well so you can keep all the commission on any of your own purchases or sales w/out paying into the company split.

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  • Jay HinrichsBusiness Member
    Real Estate Consultant · Summerlin, NV · Member since 2014 · 45k+ posts · 66k+ votes
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    @Brie Schmidt    Not sure if Brie's office will do this.. but that is a group of very experienced investors/Brokers.

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  • Brie SchmidtBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Chicago, IL · Member since 2013 · 6k+ posts · 5k+ votes
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    @Zak Marinko - My office doesn't but you should check out Kale Realty and talk to @D.J. Paris III

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  • Jake FugmanBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Chicago, IL · Member since 2016 · 256 posts · 250 votes
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    @Zak Marinko  eXp Realty is a good shop for those looking to hang license if you are an investor.  Low fees, great splits, but still full service and amazing tech.  Its a cloud based model so not a lot of pressure to pay high monthly desk fees if you only do a few deals to year.  You have to be a self-starter though since there isn't a true physical office to head into on a daily basis - most all of the training and support is online. 

    Lastly, they offer 2-3 "free" personal deals per year as well so you can keep all the commission on any of your own purchases or sales w/out paying into the company split.

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  • Ryan Canfield
    Real Estate Agent · Chicago, IL · Member since 2014 · 173 posts · 85 votes
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    @Zak Marinko hanging my license at Kale has worked out for me.

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  • Candace PfabBusiness Member
    Realtor · Orange Beach AL · Member since 2018 · 150 posts · 125 votes
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    I concur on eXp, but will add that we have an amazing network of investor agents that you can collaborate with via our Workplace Groups, so there are a vast array of resources available to you online including some training for investor agents.  It is a more independent business model, so it fits highly motivated agents best! 

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  • Zak Marinko
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    Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2019 · 62 posts · 27 votes
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    @Brie Schmidt Thanks for the referral, I'll reach out to him!

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    Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2019 · 62 posts · 27 votes
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    @Ryan Canfield That's good to know, I've heard good things about Kale, thanks!

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  • Zak Marinko
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    Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2019 · 62 posts · 27 votes
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    @Candace Pfab I'm glad to hear that Exp has been great for you, I'm strongly considering to go with them!

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  • Dylan TanakaPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · Detroit, MI · Member since 2008 · 455 posts · 178 votes
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    @Zak Marinko as an investor/agent you need the right structure that will allow you to do deals the way you want and make max profits.  We have a free national mastermind that's 100% focused on investor/agents and we meet on Zoom to talk about different ways to make money as a licensed investor.  If this is of any interest to you please message me and I'll get you an invite to our next event.

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  • Wale LawalBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Houston | Dallas | Austin, TX · Member since 2018 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Zak Marinko You have already received great advice. Now go pass your exam and be a rockstar agent.

    Goodluck

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