It IS important to have someone you trust, like, and can get assistance from whenever needed. After all, ultimately the broker is responsible for the transactions

      When you are interviewing brokers, do you mesh with that person?  Do they feel like they are someone that you can work with?  Will they provide mentors, training, in-office leads, or will they just throw you out on the street? 

From the broker perspective, every relationship is important - the broker is ultimately responsible for every agent in their company so there can't be a shortfall in a relationship.  For newer agents the broker must ensure that the agent has the appropriate training or mentorship and tools for not only success but doing things legally and properly.  But even for those who don't much need their broker on a day to day basis, the broker is still ultimately responsible for the agent so must have a relationship of trust with those agents, like Nina Hollander & Debbie Reynolds that they don't regularly interact with. -Kasey

I virtually never see my broker and don't need to after 25 years in the business.

I would say it's inverse correlationto your experience - in other words, when you are starting out, the relationship is crucial because you need to rely on your broker.  You need to have an open relationship with the broker, because if you can't ask questions, check out hunches, review documents with her, you will be immensely frustrated.  As you'll see from other answers, when you get more real-world experience (and deals!), you need them less.  It becomes less of a dependent relationship, and more of a 'brothers-in-arms' connection.  Richer, more fulfilling, less stressful!

Choose the smartest broker that you can and who is hands on.  Many brokers are just looking for bodies to fill the seats and don't know enough.

Do not be afraid to interview the broker and ask open ended questions.

Eve

What was important to me in a broker was forever missing when I affiliated with a big box.  I've been on my own for 5+ years now ... now I have it.  

I have worked under several different brokers during my 17 + years in the business.  I can tell you having a good relationship with a broker is vital.  Also, I do not like working for a broker who lists and sells property, a good broker should concentrate on managing the agents in the office.

The most important since I am the broker LOL!  As for you - pick a really good hands on broker!  There is a lot to learn the first couple of years++ and you'll want somebody you can learn from and work well with.

Hello Stephanie Chatterton . I am the broker and the relationship is very important. I make myself available to help the agents in the brokerage up to 9 pm everyday - including Saturdays and Sundays. They know that if a question can wait until business hours, that is appreciated, but real estate happens in the evenings and weekends and sometimes an issue cannot wait.

Choosing your first broker is crucial. It set mine on the right path 26 years ago.

It is very important Stephanie Chatterton 

It will depend what type of company you want to work for. Choose the mega companies and never see your broker. Choose a smaller or independent company and the broker may be the one training you direct, taking you to actual appointments in lieu of class room or computer training 

It is really important. Find a good broker that offers a training and/or mentorship program. 

How important is any relationship

Stephanie.

I think that Jeff Dowler said it well.  A

At this stage in my career, I rarely need the assistance of my broker. But as a newbie, you need to feel you have a go-to person and someone that will help train and mentor you. It is very important for you.

As a "New to the rest estate field" person ... I would say the Broker you pick is very important.  I stand with Anna Banana Kruchten - I too am a Broker!

It is very important.  You will have many questions and a good broker will be available to answer those questions.

It is ver important. You and the broker need to fit into each other's business plan and goals.  A misfit there is bad for both

As a new agent, it is very important.  Find someone you connect with and will offer lots of training.

I think in the beginning, you would do better with a broker your comfortable with. They need to be available for support offer training and be responsible.

According to my broker, it's super important.  I wouldn't be here without him.  That's why I give him gifts on his birthday, Christmas and Father's day.  Yes, my Broker is my dad so if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be here... LITTERALLY!

Paramount is your chemistry with your broker! Then the hard part begins! What do they offer that you need to insure your success! Two important stages in order!

Very Important, you want to have one that will mentor you, coach you and not just take your money.

To me, it's very important, it sets the tone for the office & company culture.

It varies by agent and brokerages.  For me, not very.

New day, same repeated questions

Very

vital in my opinion

Very important.

I think having a manager who supports your business is key. How often you need to meet/get info/etc is really dependent upon where you are in your business.

Stephanie Chatterton - very important! 

It is important. You have to get along and the broker , ideally, has to be willing to train a newbie or offer a direction. The experience of a broker may be priceless. They have to be available.  

I totally agree with Kasey & John Boles and the team at Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - regardless of the experience, a strong relationship is important. Good brokers make sure even those they rarely see are an integral part of the brokerage and important to them as brokers. 

Since I am the broker, I find the relationship extremely important.

You need to look for a broker that shares your mindset. Look for the right fit, a nurturing environment..its about the culture. Doing the right things for the right reasons!

Stephanie - I believe the relationship with your broker is very important, especially if you are a newer agent. Once you are more experienced, you still need a broker who is fair, honest, reliable, and someone that you can trust.

Depends on your level of need and expectation, but for most it is very important.

Stephanie Chatterton It is important to have a good professional relationship with your broker.

A Broker is supposed to supervise agents but at the same time, create an environment where good rules and results take place.

It always helps , but is Yuge if they are also your coach & Field Trainer !!!

Hello Stephanie,

As you can see from the responses, "It depends."

The question you ask is about 'relationship' which is to subjective to be any value to you whatsoever. My recommendation is to not base you business future on things for which you have NO HOPE TO MEASURE.

Cuddly, feelly and make you feel good has no place in this business decision. But, I understand, if you have no  business plan, no clue what your business really is, then you will need a big Teddy Bear.

What you want from the  broker is nothing but the facts.

The answer to very OBJECTIVE questions. And you only have two questions. As the CEO of your company, you must let the facts guide your decision.

In my state of Illinois we are all brokers but some are broker managers and broker associates. I am assuming how important is it to have a good relationship with the broker manager? Well I think it is important if you work in a office to have good relationships with co workers and I guess this applies in all types of businesses. Since I manage myself I have no problem with my relationship to myself until my id/ ego get in the way.

Stephanie Chatterton Very important! The Broker is responsible for everything you do as a real estate agent.