It's extremely important when you are new.  My first broker was a coach, personal trainer, mentor and ready to answer any question I had, no matter how silly I thought it might be.

Jeffrey Hillier - if Broker is broke, you are broke, too! See, how important it is?

It's very important. I was at three different offices, before I found the right place and a broker that cared and made sure I was taken care of. 

It's important, especially when you are new. But having a broker who is available to help with questions, counsel, or bounce things off of when needed is essential

This is very important.  You need a managing Broker who is there for you, will help you out, will answer questions, and doesn't compete!

Super duper!  It's like they're your boss, man!

the flavor of an office starts at the top.... if the broker/owner is not a like-minded person, don't park yourself at that office!!

Jeffrey,

It is very important, that is why you would be wise to choose carefully who you are most likely to resonate with.  A

Very important.

It depends on the situation.

Very Important, He sould be mentoring you and helping you get started.

If you are a true small business owner, which all real estate agents are, you will have created a business plan.

With a plan, all you want from the broker is agreement to implement.

REGARDLESS of the absence or presence of a business plan, the broker plays NO ROLE in your success. Only your commitment does.

Everything else is a distraction to separate you from your money.

"We've got Train'n" is the preamble to 'Now I've got your money."

Very important especially when you are new and for everyone when questions/issues/situations are raised and you need advice/answers.

The chemistry with your sponsoring broker is the cornerstone of your business and success!

Very important.

Patricia Kennedy nailed this one!

For someone like me who has been in the business for a quarter of a century, it is not important at all.

It is good to have a productive and open relationship so your business will thrive and you will have the help you need to succeed.

 Very important. Agents can be dismissed for any reason....

One office has more agents than their parking lot allocates.  Lets fire 30% of low performers.

Very, very important.

Many good answers here Jeffrey Hillier 

Very important.

Find someone you connect with when you're interviewing them (remember, they're NOT interviewing YOU!) and get a feel for the office culture before you decide.  As Barbara Todaro said, that begins at the top with your managing broker!

As you would want it to be or need it to be...some work well w/o supervision

Jeffrey Hillier Since the broker is responsible for everything an agent does, it is very important to have a good relationship.

Very important.