Real Estate Broker

Some brokerages’ associates work together as a team to offer open house hosting opportunities to newer agents in need of buyer leads. See if the company’s agents pull together to provide opportunities like this to newbies.

Get a realistic business plan, knowing how many houses you’ll need to sell on average to earn a comfortable income. Knowing what the company considers as “average” will give you a snapshot view of what is expected of you, and what the company is prepared to coach you towards.

Compare this number to the agents at your brokerage. If they're just starting out, ask how they'd find leads.

Obtaining your license was the first step towards starting your career. In order to practice real estate sales, you typically need to join your local, state and national Boards or Associations of Realtors, gain access to your Multiple Listing Service, and obtain marketing elements. You may also need to enroll in an Errors and Omissions Insurance policy. The manager should be able to provide you with a breakdown of all costs you can anticipate before providing services as a Realtor.