☛ Does the company have a philosophy on how I should build my business?

☛ How does the company help me establish priorities and goals? Examples?

☛ Do we receive help establishing a business plan?

☛ Can I “brand” myself and my business? If so, how?

☛ What legal status do I assume with the company? Independent Contractor or otherwise?

☛ Is there a contract required? Can I see a copy?

☛ Do you have a Policy/Procedures Manual? May I see it? Do I receive my own copy?

☛ Does the company offer systems to help build my business? What are they?

☛ In regard to building my branding:

☛ What does your signage look like? Are there options?

☛ Are personal logos (slogans) allowed?

☛ What card design is used? Flexibility?

☛ Collateral and advertising materials you use?

☛ Can I acquire Builder accounts on my own? If not, how are they handled and at what cost?

☛ Can I acquire Relocation accounts on my own? If not, how are they handled and at what cost?

☛ How does the company handle incoming referrals? Do your agents consider a fair system?

☛ Does the company have an advertising policy? Explain how it works? Who pays for it? Can I do my own advertising?

☛ How are sign and ad calls handled in the company?

☛ Do you have a floor time requirement?

☛ Can I direct my own sign and advertisement calls to me directly?

☛ Do you require Errors & Omissions insurance? Who pays for it? What happens if there is an overage in that account collected from the agents?

☛ What is my exposure in the event of a lawsuit?

☛ Do you help with my accounting?

☛ If our relationship was not successful, who owns the rights to my listings?

☛ If I were to leave, how are my pending commissions handled?