You need to be aligned with their philosophy, leverage, geography, asset class, fees, promote etc. 

Make a STINK.It worked for me when they wouldn't stand behind the Ryobi junk battery chargers we were using.They made it right.Yes, there's still the rule of law here in the US and their run-around will only get them so far.I also had a very negative experience with their supposed FREE INSTALLATION carpet promotion. 

I also never understood the mentality of a non-licensed person representing themselves as a buyerIt is free - the seller typically pays the commission to both agentsThey can't get paid because they are not a member of the MLSEven if their state allows dual agency, you get limited representation by having the seller's agent work with you, they literally cannot offer you any advice and they get 100% of the commission, so it is not like you will get a lower priceYou will probably lose more money on mistakes than having somebody who has done this 100's times guide you through itIt is literally free hand holding and education for first time investors 

Abundance mentality is key in this business.  

I can't promote the details in this forum so shoot me a msg if you'd like more details.Good luck!

Hey I am starting a meet up in Indianapolis Indiana on December the 8th and I just want to make sure, before I try, that it is ok to promote a meetup that is sales and marketing oriented, useful to rei's but obviously not exclusively rei.

I am a working professional in a fairly high paying sales job and have mentally committed to taking the plunge.

That's a persuasion technique called "thinking past the sale"  Get the other party to think about what things will be like after the sale and it mentally moves them to a place where the sale has already occurred thereby making it an easier decision to accept the sale. 

I request if you are just promoting a guru , please don't do that , I can easily spot by listening to one webinar or consulting with them for half an hour - that they only make flashy videos and are uselessIf for some reason , you don't want to post here publicly , PM Me , but posting here would help others as well :-)Thanks for your patience

(Big Apple Group)I know I'm not supposed to "promote" my brokerage over my own name, but would my name alone be as strong without a big brokerage brand?