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I've been at Keller Williams for nearly 8 years. I really like my office and the people that work there. My broker is pretty cool and easy to work with. I don't drink the KW kool-aid, but I've been to the national conference thingy and other local events and trainings. If you're into that stuff it can be pretty valuable. The tech is fine and the training is solid. I really like the referral system. When choosing a place to join it really breaks down to each individual brokerage, the leadership, and their policies. If you have any questions and don't want any pitchy answers, hit me up. Warning... If you talk to KW people about joining KW it's going to be a ridiculous flowery sales pitch. They're pretty culty in that regard.
Keller Williams is a franchise operation, not a brokerage. Every office is owned and operated by a broker or group of brokers. These independent owners pay Keller Williams International for the use of the logo, marketing materials, training materials, and tech systems. Offices can be very different for culture, standards, operations, comp plans...pretty much everything that makes one brokerage different from another.
Yes! Would agree with this fully
Started with Keller Williams in a hillbilly city where every realtor was very cult like, went to the same church, and they were all in their 40’s and didn’t welcome me (who was 31 at the time)
Keller Williams just 40 minutes away in a major city had an entire different feel. Lots of younger realtors (early 30’s), using more technology and social media. They had a podcast room. It was much more different and much more preferable to me at the time
My suggestion: Visit and interview the exact brokerage you intend to join and don’t focus on just the name brand. Good luck!
I've seen a lot of different takes on KW here, so I'll add mine if that's cool. KW is a really good company to learn at or start out at. They have training and support that I never found anywhere else. I also joined a good team when I signed on with them. That was the best learning experience ever. I could never have learned as much as I did on my own or at a small boutique firm as I did on that team. When you're ready to be an individual agent or leave the firm entirely, you'll be a much more knowledgeable agent in my opinion. Participate in what you want and skip what you don't. You're not obligated to go to any functions, but if you're enjoying yourself and like the people, join them for some company activities. It's always good to network, even within your own firm.
I have been with KW for ten years, have capped every year since going full time (2019) and have become one of the productivity coaches in our office. So my opinion is biased but I believe that KW is a fantastic company to work, mostly because of the training and education you receive.
BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT
This depends ENTIRELY on the quality of the person(s) in charge of training you. If that person sucks it doesn't matter where you hang your license. So interview them.
I’m with KW and am happy with them. The tech is about what you’d get anywhere else. The training is way better at mine than any of the other local options. This is also where the big name agents in my area are. I personally couldn’t care less about Keller himself or red day or any of the other creepy cultish stuff. But it’s super easy to just ignore that since we are independent contractors.
You interview the brokerages. Find one with a generous commission split and great training included. I work on a 70/30 split until I’ve paid the brokerage 5k. Then I go to 100% commission. I have spent 44 years f the 48 months at 100% commission. There are classes three days a week that are free to me to attend at the brokerage. My brokers are available to me for questions. That is what I would be looking for.
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I have had a wonderful experience at Keller Williams. The training, coaching, and leadership are amazing! Each office is independent though, so you might have a different experience. I hope that you consider Keller Williams though.
Just like all brokerage, it’s about who’s running it and if it jives with you. It varies from market to market. A good brokerage in Albuquerque with a KW sign may be a shit brokerage in Detroit.
Long story short the franchise name on the sign doesn’t matter, as much as the franchise would have you believe differently. Pick the one that’s best for you.
What area? KW is a bare bones, high split, on your own brokerage. Many people make more money with a brokerage that takes a bigger split but provides training classes, support staff, office services, etc.
I guess it depends on what you are comparing it to. My old brokerage had in house manager, in house assistant manager, in house transaction coordinator, in house office administrator, in house graphic designer. Daily training with local people who have done it your market, with local clientele.
Local one just seems like a MLM, honestly. You have to work for a team for x amount of time and then jump through Y number of hoops and then roll over twice and then if you're lucky enough you can have your own team that makes people do that same thing.
I started with KW in NC in 2018. I’ve been there ever since. What I like is that you can choose to do the cult hoorah thing or choose not to. They do have a ton of education all the time, and generally I feel like the agents want you to succeed (not just the leadership).
I’m not your typical realtor. I was a professional musician for 12 years full time until I had my baby girl in 2017 and realized I needed a more lucrative gig. Now I still play, but sparingly and for fun.
They are all independently owned and operated so I’m sure they vary a good bit from firm to firm but I generally like most of my colleagues, I’m only in the office when I need to be (I have 3 kids and value family life or else I’d be in there often trying to teach and recruit for profit share), and the split is now 80/20 until you cap which isn’t bad. I’ve sold $7 million + the last 3 years.
Many people learn the ropes at KW and create their own firms after as well he noticed. It also has international brand recognition and a great referral and tech system.
So a lot of people like KW as a first place because of the training and structure. They also have in general one of the warmer and more wholesome cultures. (Sort of like Delta.) I have heard they emphasize cold calling. They do have a pretty good image and it is not a bad brand if you are trying to get listings.
Like anything big not everyone loves it. Lots of KW people go to EXP or someplace smaller, some people complain about the cost of the trainings or don't feel the love for the KW vibe. KW has a local day of service in some markets.
I think you could do worse but you have to see what fits your needs but it is a popular first stop and probably wouldn't be a nightmare.
So I am with KW and i can say for me theyve been amazing. They do so much to support me and training and pay for a ton of our CE.
Another KW literally 15 min away, is nothing like this. They are more "Business" first and use the KW resources to drive their business but the culture and support is not there. The agents have to do it on their own for the most part. Some people prefer it that way so its not exactly a bad thing.
I will say, KW has probably the best system for your business to help keep track and build everything out. It does SO much for you its kind of crazy, would recommend.
I joined KW 2 months ago and I really like it, but as others have mentioned, each location is independently owned so not every office is the same. I never got any "culty" vibes so I guess that just depends on the location. They offer a lot and will help you when you need it, but they don't force you to do anything you don't want to do and there's no hand-holding or micro-managing.
I interviewed multiple brokers and chose KW because of the training they offer and higher commission split. I can do my CE and post-licensing for free, which is a huge plus considering all the other expenses that get thrown at you during your first year. I also liked the office environment better. One broker I interviewed with was very corporate (suit and tie), whereas KW was much more lax (jeans in office).
As far as cold-calling, yes they encourage it but again they don't force you. The main goal is to generate leads, so they go over all ways to do that including cold-calling. Personally I haven't done any cold-calling yet and I'm not sure if I will because I'm not a fan of it and there are plenty of other ways to market yourself thanks to social media.
Like others have said, you should really go and interview brokers yourself. They want you to join so they're the ones selling themselves to you, not the other way around. My interviews were mostly me asking questions and then getting a tour of the office. It shouldn't take very long but some brokers have an entire presentation for their pitch. For example, my interview with KW was only 30 min, but with the corporate broker it was 1hr 30m (way too long IMO). Just gauge each interview and see how it goes.
Whoever you decide join, make sure it's with a non-competing broker because things are hard enough without competing with your boss.
When I was looking for a brokerage, it came down to KW and Coldwell Banker Realty for me. They had the same monthly franchise fees but the CBR one included mentorship, copies/prints/stamps, and all those things were extra on top of the KW franchise fee. They both had a ton of education and training and great infrastructure for a new agent but I was turned off by the extra fees at the KW brokerage I toured. Also, I don’t love the mixture of God & Real Estate and that was a big part of the KW office I met with. So I ended up at CBR and am pretty happy. People love to say CBR has a worse split than KW, but it’s all negotiable once you start producing ;)
I’m at coldwell banker. Marketing tools are a third of what it would cost me out of pocket, good solids, free training all year round, and a non-competing broker manager. Best place ever for me!
I hated KW and stayed less than 30 days at the one where I was at. All about selling classes, which irritated me because I have a degree in marketing that works just fine for me. Meanwhile, my brother joined KW when I did because I recommended it, thinking it would be great for him. He also didn't like it and left.
I will give KW props for their tech tools in recent years, though I don't think they come close to matching the RE/MAX offerings. Also, you should ask how many leads you can expect from your brokerage (ask to see what has been assigned to their agents).
I'm having difficulties choosing a brokerage right now. Since you left Kw after less than 30 days, did you lose out on a lot of $ (monthly dues, advertising,)? I'm just wondering how that works.
I've been doing a lot of interviews the past few days and asking what leads have been assigned to their agents. All of them say none as thats something you're suppose to generate yourself. What answers have you gotten for this question?
Well, let me first say that I am a broker. I generate leads for agents and I work for RE/MAX, which generates leads for me and for my agents.
My very first broker was a Century 21 broker that told me that her job, as my broker, was to make our office well known and well liked so that people knew us and wanted to do business with us. And boy, did she make that happen! She spent a LOT of money to generate leads in a pre-Zillow era.
My next broker (a RE/MAX one) didn't spend on leads, and left us to get our own, but the corporate leads still came in here and there. (Today, they're on fire.... I probably see 3-5 leads per month that are not total junk.)
Then I moved to Kansas City, where it's exactly what you say.... I have only seen one broker that generated leads for agents without grabbing half the commission from any sales produced by the leads. It's awful!
But here's what you REALLY need to know: Getting the leads is not that hard. Converting them and getting them to the closing table is what matters. So rely on yourself no matter how many leads you get from others. If you start thinking like you can count on your brokerage to generate leads, you WILL get disappointed. The leads go to the agents that are top producers bringing in a lot of money, and lower producing agents normally get what's left over.
There will be a lot of mixed opinions here and ultimately none of this input should be helpful to you. My answer is no, KW is awful. It's extremely expensive and you'll pay more than the value you will receive. They'll pitch you on how they are a "family" and how you can get "profit share" etc ... and their recruiters will paint this warm little picture about how great it is but a majority of brokers that are there and "love it" are brainwashed and drinking the KW kool aid. Here's a short breakdown of fees, this will vary on location but you'll either be 70/30 or 60/40 until you pay them 22k-29k per year, then you have office/tech fees monthly, then you have a franchise fee of 6 to 9%, plus some additional transaction fees, training fees, etc.
10k commission > 30% off top is 7k, minus KW franchise fee of 8% is 6440, minus 500 transaction fee is 5960 plus the odds and ends fees like E&O .... so a 10k commission turns into about 5500 bucks quickly and then you'll have to pay taxes on it still.
No. Keller Williams sucks.
I’m a Keller Williams agent and I love it. I highly recommend it for newer agents as they have a really solid training program. If your experienced I would ask questions and make sure they’re not going to make you have a trainer still. Since your trainer will get a cut of your first three commissions.
I’m new as well and joined Epique Realty a couple months ago. Tons of benefits and training and they even set you up with a mentor. Let me know if you’re interested and I can get you on a weekly call to learn more about them and what they offer.
Sooo... here's the thing... you gotta treat every franchise and brokerage like a prospective employee...
You are going to have to interview the broker, just like you will interview listings and buyers during your career. Not all listings are profitable. Sometimes that's about money, sometimes that's about your branding. Same thing with brokerages and franchises.
We groan every time we hear the words "agent with KW" in our area... however, that's more due to KW having a fairly large representation in our area... If 40% of the agents in my area are KW, then that means 36% of the amateur/ part-time agents are KW... fwiw, people don't pick who they are listing/buying with because of the franchise. Good agents wear their swag while marketing themselves.
I think you are going to have to isolate your reference point to your local area to determine which is the best brokerage/franchise.
It’s a great brand. Best training. If you join immerse yourself in training. I’d join a team if I was new. If you’re full time and you work hard you will succeed.
KW wasn’t for me, I’m at United Real Estate-100% commission and only $65 pm. Excellent training and assistance (if you need it). Good Luck, seek out what fits you.
Go interview each brokerage. They're all different. I started at KW but left for a smaller boutique broker that actually invest in you. Every office and brokerage is different.
If your in the Denver or Colorado market. Metro Brokers is the place. Been there 15 years. Keep 100% of your commissions as an independent broker. Phenomenal training and value. Seriously I don’t know why anyone would go anywhere else!
KW can be a good place to learn the business and get some buyer leads as well as some open houses to work. If you can get on a good team, look into that.
I went independent after 4 years at KW. I’ve been independent for 13 years. It’s not for everyone, but fits my style. I put the money I would have paid KW into my business and in investments.
I've been with Equity for 6 years and I love them. They don't do a split, it's a set fee for every transaction. In my area it's $800 per transaction, which is amazing. The training and support is excellent. I highly recommend them.
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I've been at Keller Williams for nearly 8 years. I really like my office and the people that work there. My broker is pretty cool and easy to work with. I don't drink the KW kool-aid, but I've been to the national conference thingy and other local events and trainings. If you're into that stuff it can be pretty valuable. The tech is fine and the training is solid. I really like the referral system. When choosing a place to join it really breaks down to each individual brokerage, the leadership, and their policies. If you have any questions and don't want any pitchy answers, hit me up. Warning... If you talk to KW people about joining KW it's going to be a ridiculous flowery sales pitch. They're pretty culty in that regard.
At least you’re honest about the cult lol
I’m still in real estate because of KW. Almost dropped out multiple times. It’s not for everyone.
Keller Williams is a franchise operation, not a brokerage. Every office is owned and operated by a broker or group of brokers. These independent owners pay Keller Williams International for the use of the logo, marketing materials, training materials, and tech systems. Offices can be very different for culture, standards, operations, comp plans...pretty much everything that makes one brokerage different from another.
Yes! Would agree with this fully Started with Keller Williams in a hillbilly city where every realtor was very cult like, went to the same church, and they were all in their 40’s and didn’t welcome me (who was 31 at the time) Keller Williams just 40 minutes away in a major city had an entire different feel. Lots of younger realtors (early 30’s), using more technology and social media. They had a podcast room. It was much more different and much more preferable to me at the time My suggestion: Visit and interview the exact brokerage you intend to join and don’t focus on just the name brand. Good luck!
I've seen a lot of different takes on KW here, so I'll add mine if that's cool. KW is a really good company to learn at or start out at. They have training and support that I never found anywhere else. I also joined a good team when I signed on with them. That was the best learning experience ever. I could never have learned as much as I did on my own or at a small boutique firm as I did on that team. When you're ready to be an individual agent or leave the firm entirely, you'll be a much more knowledgeable agent in my opinion. Participate in what you want and skip what you don't. You're not obligated to go to any functions, but if you're enjoying yourself and like the people, join them for some company activities. It's always good to network, even within your own firm.
I have been with KW for ten years, have capped every year since going full time (2019) and have become one of the productivity coaches in our office. So my opinion is biased but I believe that KW is a fantastic company to work, mostly because of the training and education you receive. BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT This depends ENTIRELY on the quality of the person(s) in charge of training you. If that person sucks it doesn't matter where you hang your license. So interview them.
Nah bruh
I’m with KW and am happy with them. The tech is about what you’d get anywhere else. The training is way better at mine than any of the other local options. This is also where the big name agents in my area are. I personally couldn’t care less about Keller himself or red day or any of the other creepy cultish stuff. But it’s super easy to just ignore that since we are independent contractors.
You interview the brokerages. Find one with a generous commission split and great training included. I work on a 70/30 split until I’ve paid the brokerage 5k. Then I go to 100% commission. I have spent 44 years f the 48 months at 100% commission. There are classes three days a week that are free to me to attend at the brokerage. My brokers are available to me for questions. That is what I would be looking for.
What's the name of your brokerage?
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Copy that.
Amazing split or good training, pick one rarely you get both
Where do you cap out at 5k?! I’m at 20k here in the MA area
Franklin TN
Sure if you want to work for the AmWay of the real estate industry. Same goes for EXP
I have had a wonderful experience at Keller Williams. The training, coaching, and leadership are amazing! Each office is independent though, so you might have a different experience. I hope that you consider Keller Williams though.
Just like all brokerage, it’s about who’s running it and if it jives with you. It varies from market to market. A good brokerage in Albuquerque with a KW sign may be a shit brokerage in Detroit. Long story short the franchise name on the sign doesn’t matter, as much as the franchise would have you believe differently. Pick the one that’s best for you.
Do they still roll around on the floor yelling, “I’m a money magnet,” while people sprinkle money on them?
I hope so
What area? KW is a bare bones, high split, on your own brokerage. Many people make more money with a brokerage that takes a bigger split but provides training classes, support staff, office services, etc.
That's a strange take. KW is very big on training, definitely not on your own there.
I guess it depends on what you are comparing it to. My old brokerage had in house manager, in house assistant manager, in house transaction coordinator, in house office administrator, in house graphic designer. Daily training with local people who have done it your market, with local clientele.
Local one just seems like a MLM, honestly. You have to work for a team for x amount of time and then jump through Y number of hoops and then roll over twice and then if you're lucky enough you can have your own team that makes people do that same thing.
If you're a new agent you need to find the right team to join or at minimum a mentor. After that, find the right brokerage.
I started with KW in NC in 2018. I’ve been there ever since. What I like is that you can choose to do the cult hoorah thing or choose not to. They do have a ton of education all the time, and generally I feel like the agents want you to succeed (not just the leadership). I’m not your typical realtor. I was a professional musician for 12 years full time until I had my baby girl in 2017 and realized I needed a more lucrative gig. Now I still play, but sparingly and for fun. They are all independently owned and operated so I’m sure they vary a good bit from firm to firm but I generally like most of my colleagues, I’m only in the office when I need to be (I have 3 kids and value family life or else I’d be in there often trying to teach and recruit for profit share), and the split is now 80/20 until you cap which isn’t bad. I’ve sold $7 million + the last 3 years. Many people learn the ropes at KW and create their own firms after as well he noticed. It also has international brand recognition and a great referral and tech system.
So a lot of people like KW as a first place because of the training and structure. They also have in general one of the warmer and more wholesome cultures. (Sort of like Delta.) I have heard they emphasize cold calling. They do have a pretty good image and it is not a bad brand if you are trying to get listings. Like anything big not everyone loves it. Lots of KW people go to EXP or someplace smaller, some people complain about the cost of the trainings or don't feel the love for the KW vibe. KW has a local day of service in some markets. I think you could do worse but you have to see what fits your needs but it is a popular first stop and probably wouldn't be a nightmare.
So I am with KW and i can say for me theyve been amazing. They do so much to support me and training and pay for a ton of our CE. Another KW literally 15 min away, is nothing like this. They are more "Business" first and use the KW resources to drive their business but the culture and support is not there. The agents have to do it on their own for the most part. Some people prefer it that way so its not exactly a bad thing. I will say, KW has probably the best system for your business to help keep track and build everything out. It does SO much for you its kind of crazy, would recommend.
I joined KW 2 months ago and I really like it, but as others have mentioned, each location is independently owned so not every office is the same. I never got any "culty" vibes so I guess that just depends on the location. They offer a lot and will help you when you need it, but they don't force you to do anything you don't want to do and there's no hand-holding or micro-managing. I interviewed multiple brokers and chose KW because of the training they offer and higher commission split. I can do my CE and post-licensing for free, which is a huge plus considering all the other expenses that get thrown at you during your first year. I also liked the office environment better. One broker I interviewed with was very corporate (suit and tie), whereas KW was much more lax (jeans in office). As far as cold-calling, yes they encourage it but again they don't force you. The main goal is to generate leads, so they go over all ways to do that including cold-calling. Personally I haven't done any cold-calling yet and I'm not sure if I will because I'm not a fan of it and there are plenty of other ways to market yourself thanks to social media. Like others have said, you should really go and interview brokers yourself. They want you to join so they're the ones selling themselves to you, not the other way around. My interviews were mostly me asking questions and then getting a tour of the office. It shouldn't take very long but some brokers have an entire presentation for their pitch. For example, my interview with KW was only 30 min, but with the corporate broker it was 1hr 30m (way too long IMO). Just gauge each interview and see how it goes. Whoever you decide join, make sure it's with a non-competing broker because things are hard enough without competing with your boss.
When I was looking for a brokerage, it came down to KW and Coldwell Banker Realty for me. They had the same monthly franchise fees but the CBR one included mentorship, copies/prints/stamps, and all those things were extra on top of the KW franchise fee. They both had a ton of education and training and great infrastructure for a new agent but I was turned off by the extra fees at the KW brokerage I toured. Also, I don’t love the mixture of God & Real Estate and that was a big part of the KW office I met with. So I ended up at CBR and am pretty happy. People love to say CBR has a worse split than KW, but it’s all negotiable once you start producing ;)
I’m at coldwell banker. Marketing tools are a third of what it would cost me out of pocket, good solids, free training all year round, and a non-competing broker manager. Best place ever for me!
I’d only join KW if I was completely new to the business and wanted training.
I hated KW and stayed less than 30 days at the one where I was at. All about selling classes, which irritated me because I have a degree in marketing that works just fine for me. Meanwhile, my brother joined KW when I did because I recommended it, thinking it would be great for him. He also didn't like it and left. I will give KW props for their tech tools in recent years, though I don't think they come close to matching the RE/MAX offerings. Also, you should ask how many leads you can expect from your brokerage (ask to see what has been assigned to their agents).
I'm having difficulties choosing a brokerage right now. Since you left Kw after less than 30 days, did you lose out on a lot of $ (monthly dues, advertising,)? I'm just wondering how that works. I've been doing a lot of interviews the past few days and asking what leads have been assigned to their agents. All of them say none as thats something you're suppose to generate yourself. What answers have you gotten for this question?
Well, let me first say that I am a broker. I generate leads for agents and I work for RE/MAX, which generates leads for me and for my agents. My very first broker was a Century 21 broker that told me that her job, as my broker, was to make our office well known and well liked so that people knew us and wanted to do business with us. And boy, did she make that happen! She spent a LOT of money to generate leads in a pre-Zillow era. My next broker (a RE/MAX one) didn't spend on leads, and left us to get our own, but the corporate leads still came in here and there. (Today, they're on fire.... I probably see 3-5 leads per month that are not total junk.) Then I moved to Kansas City, where it's exactly what you say.... I have only seen one broker that generated leads for agents without grabbing half the commission from any sales produced by the leads. It's awful! But here's what you REALLY need to know: Getting the leads is not that hard. Converting them and getting them to the closing table is what matters. So rely on yourself no matter how many leads you get from others. If you start thinking like you can count on your brokerage to generate leads, you WILL get disappointed. The leads go to the agents that are top producers bringing in a lot of money, and lower producing agents normally get what's left over.
There will be a lot of mixed opinions here and ultimately none of this input should be helpful to you. My answer is no, KW is awful. It's extremely expensive and you'll pay more than the value you will receive. They'll pitch you on how they are a "family" and how you can get "profit share" etc ... and their recruiters will paint this warm little picture about how great it is but a majority of brokers that are there and "love it" are brainwashed and drinking the KW kool aid. Here's a short breakdown of fees, this will vary on location but you'll either be 70/30 or 60/40 until you pay them 22k-29k per year, then you have office/tech fees monthly, then you have a franchise fee of 6 to 9%, plus some additional transaction fees, training fees, etc. 10k commission > 30% off top is 7k, minus KW franchise fee of 8% is 6440, minus 500 transaction fee is 5960 plus the odds and ends fees like E&O .... so a 10k commission turns into about 5500 bucks quickly and then you'll have to pay taxes on it still. No. Keller Williams sucks.
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I’m a Keller Williams agent and I love it. I highly recommend it for newer agents as they have a really solid training program. If your experienced I would ask questions and make sure they’re not going to make you have a trainer still. Since your trainer will get a cut of your first three commissions.
My friend loves her team within Keller Williams
I’m new as well and joined Epique Realty a couple months ago. Tons of benefits and training and they even set you up with a mentor. Let me know if you’re interested and I can get you on a weekly call to learn more about them and what they offer.
Sooo... here's the thing... you gotta treat every franchise and brokerage like a prospective employee... You are going to have to interview the broker, just like you will interview listings and buyers during your career. Not all listings are profitable. Sometimes that's about money, sometimes that's about your branding. Same thing with brokerages and franchises. We groan every time we hear the words "agent with KW" in our area... however, that's more due to KW having a fairly large representation in our area... If 40% of the agents in my area are KW, then that means 36% of the amateur/ part-time agents are KW... fwiw, people don't pick who they are listing/buying with because of the franchise. Good agents wear their swag while marketing themselves. I think you are going to have to isolate your reference point to your local area to determine which is the best brokerage/franchise.
It’s a great brand. Best training. If you join immerse yourself in training. I’d join a team if I was new. If you’re full time and you work hard you will succeed.
KW wasn’t for me, I’m at United Real Estate-100% commission and only $65 pm. Excellent training and assistance (if you need it). Good Luck, seek out what fits you.
What area are you in? I worked at Keller Williams for 5 years.
WA state. gig harbor area
It sure is ! The culture is different the education is phenomenal! The people are helpful! I can go on and on
Go interview each brokerage. They're all different. I started at KW but left for a smaller boutique broker that actually invest in you. Every office and brokerage is different.
They are great for coaching
If your in the Denver or Colorado market. Metro Brokers is the place. Been there 15 years. Keep 100% of your commissions as an independent broker. Phenomenal training and value. Seriously I don’t know why anyone would go anywhere else!
KW can be a good place to learn the business and get some buyer leads as well as some open houses to work. If you can get on a good team, look into that. I went independent after 4 years at KW. I’ve been independent for 13 years. It’s not for everyone, but fits my style. I put the money I would have paid KW into my business and in investments.
I've been with Equity for 6 years and I love them. They don't do a split, it's a set fee for every transaction. In my area it's $800 per transaction, which is amazing. The training and support is excellent. I highly recommend them.
Yes, probably the best nationwide franchise. I've been with a few of the big ones and kw is by far the best.
It is if you enjoy being in a cult, otherwise no.
It is if you enjoy being in a cult, otherwise no.