

2,561,461
My opinion is NONE OF THE ABOVE! I have worked for both a chain and independent brokers and I would NEVER work for a chain again John Lagoudis .
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
5,557,740
I gave someone my answer earlier this week. It's individual - some like boutique brokerages, others like big box brokerages. others prefer to be independents.
Some people like teams, others don't play well enough in the sandbox to be on a team or perhaps, they just want to be independent...it's all individual. And, sometimes we have to try them all out to see which works best for us!
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,546,074
I work for myself and my own company. That's the ticket, the Broker license ticket!
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
936,418
Depends. What's best for one person might not be best for another. A combination of factors are involved.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Teri Pacitto
Westlake Village, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,395,083
Different strokes for different folks, in my experience. That's what makes the world go 'round.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Teri Pacitto
Westlake Village, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
195,789
The reason no one is giving a definitive answer is because this is like asking, "What kind of car should I buy?" We don't know if you need a small car for one person, a family car, a car that impresses others, or something that can haul a lot of junk. There are a lot of good cars that meet a lot of different needs. Likewise with real estate companies, there are a lot of good companies that meet different needs.
Here are a few questions that might you get you the answers you are looking for...
- If you work for a franchise, what do you get from it that matters to you?
- If you left a franchise for another one or for an independent broker, why did you leave? What do you get from your new one that you didn't get from the previous one?
- What is most important to you in a brokerage? Who has been able to provide that to you?
- Also, keep in mind that what people need from their broker varies greatly depending on where they are in their career.
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,585,039
every office within most franchises are independently owned and operated..... that's the purpose of interviewing....
YOU should be interviewing the broker/owner/manager.... you have more to lose than they do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Charles Stallions
Pensacola, FL
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,387,721
Why do you ask? Best is relative.
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,176,933
So many choices. Aren't we lucky/
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
67,419
I have really enjoyed Coldwell Banker Resdiential Brokerage as I get tons of support and cool gadgets that help me in my business. The broker really makes the difference in each office so make sure you select a broker you can work hand in hand with. Good Luck!
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,758,837
Independent is the best, but we went to our current brokerage for convenience of location.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,112,898
I agree with Bob! I worked for an indie, a big box and I have my own indie shop. As a new agent, go where you'll get the most training, hands on, by an experienced and accessible human.
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,231,519
You have to research and find out what would be the best fit for your needs and what you are trying to accomplish.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
6,765,060
Clearly KW.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Karen Climer
Orlando, FL
1,657,502
Who offers you the best terms and best team.
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, ...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,303,349
To each their own. At the start of my career, I was with Prudential and a few others. I have been with a small, independently owned brokerage for almost 10 years and plan to stay!
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
2,363,628
There is no ONE best IMHO. It depends on the needs of the individual agent and who is leading the individual office. All Designated Brokers are not equal, regardless of the franchise.
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,477,866
Let's just say that I am happy where I am.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,872,065
Subjective as to "best"....However we are seeking an end to the means we choose. End math is kept tally by results.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,641,568
If you're trendy; Compass
If you're traditional, Coldwell Banker or Sotherby's
If you're in the middle: Keller Williams
But I enjoy Big Block Realty, a local privately owned brokerage.
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,557,673
The one you believe has what you are looking for!
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
4,414,575
John Lagoudis good to know, but it depends on the need of the real estate agent.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,713,581
For me, none of the above.
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,774,106
Best is in the eyes of the beholder...A
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Teri Pacitto
Westlake Village, CA
1,277,836
Keller Willams, of course!
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
671,683
Prefer to be and stay independent. Have interviewed many franchises and we have not found any that offer more benefits that would increase the bottom line vs the $$ you pay them to join.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,269,043
Wanting name it used to be Coldwell, Berkshire Hathaway affiliates.
Some agents go broke working for them. Best is you own your business.
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
352,976
Best is an open ended question and only you can determine what’s best for you and your needs. We all look for and need what is best for our individual needs.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,236,985
Where ever you find happiness, for a newbie you need the training once experienced you take the money and when YOU decide to get out of the rat race, make even more money or grow to the 10th degree you go on your on. I have worked for 3 companies in my 25 years and I took what was best for me and my customers and alway looked forward.
6,054,829
5,291,948
720,287
You sound like a commercial about your scope of business....
If you follow the news and the research, you'll find out who are the fastest growing franchises are... by region.
3,447,266