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i need to find out which company of real estate is best for me.?

I'm going to get my real estate license in July, But i need to know which company to go to. I'm thinking Keller Williams, Century 21 or ColdWel Bank I don't know, if anybody have had any experience in any of those companies please let me know.

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1. It might just be in my area but I have had bad experiences with Coldwell Banker agents. Very immoral practices, and some of the company policies are questionable. I chose a smaller real estate company because they offered more hands on training. Plus I know the owners better, so I know what they expect out of me. I shy away from big business. Talk to current agents in an informal way. Ask your interviewing broker/agent for agent that you can call. Ask to meet for a drink so you can get an inside look at the companies. Good luck!
2. Just interview at all 3 and find out what the specifics are on commission splits and benefits, etc. Then decide based on this and the interview. FYI though, I've found the specific office (and thus office manager) is orten more important than the company. I mean I suspect you'll find the commission split and benefits are not that different but maybe you'll just hit if off with one of the office mamagers better and that may be the deciding factor. By the way, I;'ve never worked at any of those but I've been "across the table" from all 3. I personally like the Keller WIlliams experience better but thats based on very little data (from an outsider). PS - You may also want to consider a smaller place or a discount place if that fits better for you (if you were going in as an investor, for example, I wouldn't go with any of those 3 choices - but as a standard agent maybe I would) Best luck and congrats.
3. Most brokerages, large and small, have something of benefit to offer, BUT EVERY OFFICE IS DIFFERENT. I think the broker/manager sets the tone for the entire office (competitive or congenial? tense or upbeat?). I work for Prudential Florida WCI in Venice, Florida and our broker/manager has created a friendly, supportive environment - the seasoned agents help the newbies, and the newbies help the seasoned agents, too, because everyone brings something to the table. When you have an interview at a brokerage, come early and take the pulse of the office. Watch and listen. You'll get a good feel for whether or not it will be a good fit for you. I've been in other Prudential WCI offices and they all feel very professional, and yet people are friendly and welcoming, from the reception desk on. That's a good fit for me, but everyone is looking for something different. Find out about training (for newbies AND seasoned professionals, as well), marketing support (do they pay for advertising? photocopies? faxes? postcards? anything?), business plan preparation and support, desk fees, errors and omissions insurance, websites, mentoring, floor time, medical benefits, 401(k), YOUR INITIAL COMMISSION SPLIT AND THE FUTURE OPTIONS FOR SAME, and get EVERYTHING IN WRITING. Ask if you can speak to some of the other agents in the office, get some business cards and call them. Ask what they like or don't like about the brokerage, but remember, this is just their opinion, so talk to more than one agent at each office for a better representation. No job is perfect, no office is always a sweet place to be, and no brokerage will give you everything you want or need, but do the research so that six months from now, you aren't out looking for another company (and have to do everything all over again, including buying all new business cards, signs and riders, setting up a new website, etc. etc. etc.). Good luck and best wishes.
4. set up 5 interviews. all in the same day, at the end of each, tell them you have another interview to go to and that you really want to make sure you are at the right place for work. this will do two things: 1- make you look like a long term dedicated employee (which they like) 2- shows that you have the smarts not to jump head first into things. after 5 interviews you will have a perfect idea of the best place to go.
5. Hi Luna, I think it all depends on the following: 1. Are you only doing real estate or real estate and loans; 2. What's the most important thing for your? Name & Prestige or making 6+ figure income. Once you, know you need to compare and see who offer you the best compensation that better fits your needs.
6. I work for Weichert Realtors, they are a National Company so you should have offices near you. I really love the company and the ideas they have to help you be succesful. I would recommend interviewing all the Brokers you are intrested in and seeing which one feels like a good fit! Best of luck