Hiya, looking for advice on where to go after the TX state exam!

**AlexHead** · 08-02-2010, 03:01 PM

Hiya! I am so excited to be a new agent. But I am so scared too. I don't know anything outside of my courses and have no friends or fam in the industry. So I have no clue what comes next. I have been told maybe I need to start as someone's assistant since most brokers require a substantial fee to join. I have tried to research which brokerage would be the best for a new agent to join as far as training, though I do not think I even know what I am looking to find in my "research". For instance I looked up Century 21, Remax, and Connect Realty. The last of those seems home based with little mentoring. The other 2 are names everyone knows, but all I could tell from the sites are that they have training. That doesn't really tell me if it's the right way for a new agent to start! Ahhh! I would really appreciate some advice!! Thanks, Alexandria

**Rice8702** · 08-21-2010, 07:24 AM

Have you tried talking to Keller Williams? Most new agents start with them. They have good training and lower fees, but also lower commission. I would inquire there.

**TeamAguilar** · 09-12-2010, 04:11 AM

Originally Posted by Rice8702

Have you tried talking to Keller Williams? Most new agents start with them. They have good training and lower fees, but also lower commission. I would inquire there.

I see a lot of Keller Williams out here,are you guys paid to market about them or they really providing a good training service?

**FLRES** · 09-22-2010, 12:47 AM

Call or visit Broker offices and see what they have to offer; either mentor programs or new agent training. Check all your local offices not just franchise offices, you may find a smaller office provides training straight from the Broker themselves or office manager. Shop around and see what fits. Keep in mind, you won't make 100% of the commissions in a mentor or training program but if you are a fast start many times there is a graduated commission scale to work towards. Good Luck

**Jonathan Radford** · 09-24-2010, 11:49 AM

Going with a bigger house like them is a good way to get your foot in the door (you can also go with Century 21, Coldwell Banker, etc.). If you like a more intimate experience with your boss and clients then you can try your hand with a smaller brokerage house. You'll have to work harder but the payoffs could be greater in autonomy, commissions and relationships.