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Rainmaker
1,661,936
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

I went with a big box when I first began.  I guess it was okay but I quickly knew I was going to open my own doors.  

Aug 03, 2015 11:07 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I wanted a Century 21 for the training and selected one from an ad I saw.... too many towns away...stayed there for 2 weeks and then joined Century 21 in my own town....and I was on my way!!!  quickly off the blocks!! and I attended every course they offered from the most basic to creating a plan.... short term and long range....

Aug 03, 2015 08:47 PM
Rainmaker
443,220
Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

I interviewed 2-3 local brokers. I would do it differently now. I did not know all the right questions to ask. The training I received initially wasn't as good as it could have been.

Aug 04, 2015 02:50 AM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

LOL..I have a story to tell you, but you probably don't want to listen to it. 

Aug 03, 2015 04:54 PM
Rainmaker
763,883
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I walked into the local Vista Realty office in Valencia, California and asked to speak with the person in charge.  I had no knowledge of how real estate worked so I thought I'd find out as much as possible on this visit.  Norm Cox was the Broker and he sat down and explained how real estate worked.   Mr. Cox told me I could hang my license with the company once I became a Realtor.  He gave me tapes to listen to in the meantime and said I could come back at any time to learn more about the office, community and real estate in general.  I was the only one at Lumbleau Real Estate School that already had a job upon graduation.  This made me proud.  Vista Realty soon became Coldwell Banker Vista Realty and they put me through the Fast Start Program.  I am forever grateful to Norm Cox for the encouragement and confidence he instilled in me.

Aug 03, 2015 04:12 PM
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Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]

As a newbie I was a new home agent for 2 years with a builder.  Then I went to a lager builder to sale new homes.  So I did it differently and I am very glad it worked out that way.  I am now with KW!

Aug 04, 2015 02:03 AM
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3,120
Ivan Carroll
Me - Ogden, UT
Studying to become an agent

Thanks everyone

Aug 03, 2015 11:58 PM
Rainmaker
1,390,113
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Our broker was a personal friend before he became our broker.

Aug 03, 2015 11:04 PM
Rainmaker
2,362,977
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

As a new agent I was grateful that anyone would hire me! I am glad I am with Keller now. 

Aug 03, 2015 09:53 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Ivan Carroll It was easy for me, my Wife was already working in the office.

Aug 03, 2015 09:53 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,480
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Going through the interview process I visited 5 different brokerages.  I like the office that the people I met there.  I probably would have made the same decision today.

Aug 03, 2015 09:26 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Ivan - I actually interviewed several brokers, and had some pretty good questions in mind. I think I had asked another agent or something to know what to ask about. Anyhow, I am not sure that I would have done anything differently.

Aug 03, 2015 04:07 PM
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392,768
Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

I selected my first broker by referral from a friend who encouraged me to get in the business.  He was great and became a great friend. He passed away and then it was time to select again.  This time, I choose someone who I had done business with and had worked with on board committees.  Wise choice, cannot imagine working any where else.  I recommend you visit different offices and find one that fits your personal plan for the future.

Aug 03, 2015 02:02 PM
Rainmaker
784,786
The Woodland Team of Texas
The Woodland Companies - Austin, TX
Land Specialists

Kw is a great company.

Oct 17, 2018 03:37 AM
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6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I researched for well over a year, Training, Culture and so many oth.er reasons led to the obvious choice at KW

Apr 08, 2018 11:41 PM