ONE LESSON

When I was running my brokerage, on average, I would interview with at least 1-2 agents who were considering joining. Most of the people I interviewed had just gotten their license and were looking to join their first brokerage. But, as word got around how we were helping new agents, I started having agents who had been in the industry for less than a year reach out. As I spoke with these people, there was a theme that became very clear: most joined the first (and only) brokerage they interviewed at. For various reasons, they were wooed into signing up before knowing what else was out there for them. Months later, they realized this decision was not the best for them.

LESSON LEARNED: Before you make an important decision, you first need to understand all of your options.

Joining your first brokerage is one of the most important decisions you will make. For many agents, it will make or break whether they succeed or not. Joining the wrong one can set your business back months if not years. Since the beginning of building anything is the most challenging part, you need to make sure you have the most support during this time. So make the effort to interview at multiple brokerages and ask as many questions as possible. Keep going until you find the one you believe will be the best for you. The future of your business depends on it!