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after you earn your real estate license how do you get hired to broker . is remax the best place to go?

who knows what you will need to get hired to a company like that

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1. Remax is a good company, but may not be right for you. I urge you to go around and talk to the brokers at different agencies and see which has a good plan for you. I know when I got my license, I went with a company that did not charge desk fees and that was great. Some companies charge such high desk fees, that as you are starting out, it makes it really difficult. They are better for more seasoned agents. I got hired because I talked to the broker at EXIT Realty in town (who helped us buy our home), and really liked the training they offered. It is best to talk to the brokers before you take the test, so that the day you pass the test, you can have them sign the needed papers and get everything taken care of in one day.
2. Most brokers will accept most agents, the decision is really up to you. If you are looking for a 100% commission split, then yes re max is the place to go, however, most re max franchises have high monthly fees, where I live it is about $1000-$1200 a month regardless if you are closing transactions or not. Re max is designed more for agents that have a little more experience. I would find a broker that offers good training. I have worked for both EXIT and Keller Williams, They are both good companies to work for, they have good training. I personally think Keller is a Little bit better, but exit has a better residual income program.Both companies (where I live do a 70/30 split-exit takes more in the long run) Do what you feel is best and good luck.
3. Depends on the broker and depends on how you click. If you seem like a go-getter and enthusiastic, just about anyone will hire you. Doesn't mean that they'll keep you, if you aren't producing, but most of 'em will at least give you a chance. Best bet is to ask around, and make a list of 5 or 6 offices that keep getting recommended. Make an appointment with the broker, talk about training, commissions and expenses. Then narrow it down to two or three offices, and then ask to talk to agents who have been there for a year or less. They'll be able to give you a realistic view of training and support out of that office and how effective it's been. Do check out Keller Williams, if it's in your area. Lots of large cities also have real estate companies that have been there forever, but don't have a national focus -- don't overlook those. Good luck!
4. I will tell you what I tell every new broker starting out. Each office is independantly owned and operated. It doesn't matter if you choose a big franchise like Re/Max or Joe's Realty in your home town, if the office stinks, you are going to hate going to work. Some offices are highly competitive, charged environments some are very laid back where you see kids and dogs hanging around, and everything in between. You have to know yourself and where you will thrive. So be sure to check the climate of the office before sign on anywhere. Commission split is one issue, but there is much more. Who pays for what? Desk fees, E&O insurance, transaction fees, advertising, franchise fees, postage, signs, letterhead, business cards, training, these are all things that could potentially come off your checks, so you need to know who pays for what. Bottom line, it doesn't matter whose name is on the door. If the office doesn't fit your personality, you'll hate it there. Upside, you can change offices on a moment's notice, but it will cost you money and clients. So choose wisely the first time. Good luck!
5. I would recommend Keller Williams. KW has the most in house training and is the only company to offer profit share, so everyone there helps each other out because it benefits everyone for everyone to succeed. The commission split for new agents is 70/30 but you have a cap off (varies from office to office since all offices are independently owned and operated) after which you make 100% of your commissions. KW gives you a free website (not a web page) and a free amail acct. The monthly agent fees are also very low and you have a non-competing broker. Check out the opportunities at KW by going to http://www.kw.com.