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How do I find a real estate broker after getting my real estate salesperson license?

I am going to graduate high school at the end of this school year and have decided to become a real estate salesperson in Texas but I don't understand how to find a broker after obtaining my license. So after I finally get it what would I do? I am also going to school to get my teaching degree so until I find the broker I will either still be in school or have a job as an elementary school teacher; so if you are able to explain it to me please. Thank you! Bye!

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1. The best way to find a successful brokerage in your area is to pretend you are a customer. A buyer or seller looking for a company to handle your real estate needs. Who has the best presence in your area? Who has more than the market share of signage? Who seems to be the most professional? Make a list of the companies that appeal to you and look up their numbers. I suggest calling each office rather than e-mailing because you experience first hand the quality of that company's receptionist. Call each office and ask to speak with the office manager. Make an appointment to see them. Don't make any decisions on the spot. Make careful notes at each meeting and review all the commission splits and office fees once you are at home. Weigh the pros and cons of what each office has to offer you. As a new licensee, training programs would be very beneficial. A mentoring program would also be hugely advantageous. Get ready for what I believe is the greatest and most rewarding career. The best of luck to you! Cheryl
2. Once you are licensed, every broker in town will welcome you into their office. When I first got licensed my name was put on a list and 20 brokers called me to invite me to work with them in the first week. I already knew where I wanted to go before I even went to real estate school. If they don't call you, call them and tell them you have recently been licensed and are looking for a broker. They will all invite you for an interview immediately Every broker will want you because you are revenue source for them since they get a large cut of your individual success. When you interview with the different brokers you need to remember that you are the interviewer, not them. It isn't a question of whether or not they want you, it is a question of do you want them and you need to see what each has to offer you. When you are just starting out it is important for you to find one that offer good training. Real estate school teaches you all you need to know about passing the exam and virtually nothing about how to develop and conduct business.
3. Well, I would suggest you to do an online search and take help from online real estate portals in your area as it is the easiest way I have ever found to dinf real estate agents, brokers or other related information and service.
4. Coldwell Banker has a huge network of brokers around the word. Check out their website - they have an entire section dedicated to careers in the industry. You can also find a local agent in your area and talk to them for advice. http://www.coldwellbanker.com/join/careers?WT.mc_id=CBOtherRecruiting