All Forum Posts by: Christy Glenn

Originally posted by @Lolly Spindler

Congrats Christy!

Thanks for the congrats! Have a good day!

Christy

Originally posted by @Richard F.:

@Christy Glenn Congratulations, thats great! We've been thinking about getting our license as well.

As @Dev Horn mentioned I've also heard good things about Keller Williams.

Hey, Dev,

All I have to say is if you do decide to get one, read, read, and read some more and study. I was a little too confident going into the exam because I have studied and read so much, therefore, I was confident that I would be ok.

I actually was concerned before it was over because of how some of the questions was worded almost like trick questions.....by no means am I trying to freak you out but want to inform you.....be prepared. Best of Luck to you!

Christy

Originally posted by @Dev Horn:

CONGRATULATIONS, CHRISTY!

I'm a big fan of Keller Williams - I have a KW agent on my team!

I also work closely with another agent that works for a small brokerage - she seems to have a lot more flexibility but doesn't have the marketing muscle of a brand like KW.

Thank you so much! I have heard great things about Keller-Williams too. That's my problem, I don't know whether to go big or start out small, so to speak. Best Wishes!

Christy

Originally posted by @Karen Margrave:

@Christy Glenn It's important to talk to the different offices, and find out what they offer in the way of training, and advertising. You will want to know what the commission split is, and where the different breaks are to move up in commission.

Pay attention to the local market, and which office has the most listings, and does the most advertising. Be sure to ask how advertising and marketing is handled, do you do your own and pay for it, or do they do it and take it from commissions, or is it a co op arrangement? Do they design the flyers for you, or do you do your own, etc. (here in so cal they have big marketing depts in the offices, not the same in smaller towns) Signs?

Floor time, will you get floor time, and how often? (that's very important for a new agent, as it helps you get leads for buyers and sellers.

Open Houses - Do new agents get a chance to hold open houses? Does the office represent any subdivisions?

Be sure to go in person to the offices, as it's important to get a feel for the office, their professionalism, and how they do business. You want to feel comfortable and know you can work with the other agents.

Have fun!

Thanks so much for this reply! Here are some ideas and terms I didn't think of.

Right now, of course the company needs to make money but as a new licensee, I need to work in the field, so I totally agree!

Thanks, again!

Originally posted by @Phil C.:

hi Christy I posted a somewhat relevant post today about re licensing. What are your goals? Is this a full time career move? If so then congratulationd. Are you looking for this as a stepping stone into other real estate goals? What state are u in?

Best advice I got was that a good training program and leads are better and more important and helpful for a beginners like ourselves than commision splits. Money will follow.

Thanks for the Congrats! My goal is RE Investing. I am partnered with a RE Investing Business. Yes, the license will open up new opportunities. I am currently located in Tennessee. I totally agree with you on this!

Thanks so much! Best of Luck to You!

Originally posted by @Kerry Baird:

Congratulations!

Thanks! :)

Originally posted by @James Wise:

congrats.

Thank You! ~~~~~ :)

Originally posted by @Ibrahim Hughes:

Congrats! What are you trying to do? Become a career agent or segue into investing while using the benefits of the license?

Your career goals in real estate should determine, to a large degree, what Broker you decide to go with.

Your knowledge base in RE will matter as well. The Big brokerages provide lots of training (and often take half of your commissions for services rendered) while the smaller shops don' provide much at all. If you're really green and need your hand held I suggest a bigger shop and then graduate to a smaller one once you're more expereinced.

Thanks for the congrats! I am a partner in a Real Estate Investing Company. The main driving force for acquiring the license is investing/ benefits for having the license as well as agent possibilities as they arise. I hope that makes sense.

The last points is why I am having trouble deciding on a broker. I want to go to a smaller firm but I know that the larger firms will cost me more in the long run but would offer a wealth of information and education that I desperately need. I am not saying a smaller firm wouldn't do the same but I can see where the larger firm has more to offer....and I thought it would get easier when I acquired my license....ha! ;)

Thanks, again!

Christy

Thanks everyone for your reply.....awesome knowledge here! I have been attending meetings in another county that I am interested in but I will definitely talk to agents as to their choice of brokers.

Good Day!

Christy

Hello, all, I just passed my EXAM today and I continue to struggle with selecting a Broker to Affiliate with??? I have considered it for some time but now I have passed my Exam, I need to make a decision! Does anyone have any pointers or suggestion for me? Thanks!