A yearning for a real estate career encounters a few challenges.

First, you must successfully complete the required classroom hours.  Second, you must successfully pass the WA state exam.  Third, you have to place your license with a real estate broker.

The first two steps are well documented.  The third step is obscured with uncertainty.  You don’t even know what you don’t know! 

You want to select a broker; yet, you do not have a clear idea of what you should even be asking.  You might even believe you should not ask ANYTHING for fear of upsetting the broker.

Let’s clear that up right now. 

The truth is that brokers wants you more than you need you need them.  Sure, some brokers may only hire experienced real estate agents.  Fine.  That’s their policy. 

Many others do not have such limitations.

Also, you must understand there is a perfect brokerage company for you.  At the very same time, it may be terrible for someone else.  You specific needs are unique to you

Therefore, I cover the seven critical topic areas which should be considered when making your decision.  They are:

•         Organizational Structure

•         Brokerage Office Policies

•         Brokerage Office Fees

•         Training

•         Lead Generation

•         Teams

•         Transition Policy

I also review how to identify all of the brokerage offices in your preferred geographic area.

Because I give you over a hundred questions you might ask, the amount of information you gather might quiet voluminous.  Accordingly, I provide you with a double-weighted Excel spreadsheet where you can better cross-compare one brokerage office with others.