Some of the ones here, only "charge" for everything!!
2007-08-21 12:20:02 · 3 answers · asked by Eartha Q 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
A good broker will have on-going training for his agents or consultants.
He will also have a list of training classes available in the area or ones that are coming into the area, along with a list of seminars available to his agents.
He should set up guest speakers to talk about subject that pertain to the agents business.
On going training on technology, software and other things that he/she is aware of that will make his team have a competitive edge over his rivals.
Now if this broker do have this training and it cost he will have to past this cost on to those that chose to attend the training. If he/she pays for the cost of any training, the agents might leave the company 2 days after the training is complete therefore the broker will not benefit from the free training he has provided.
Agents are independent agents and should also be aware of things about on going training that will give them an edge over the competition.
I hope this has been of some use to you, good luck.
"FIGHT ON"
2007-08-21 13:15:51 · answer #1 · answered by loanmasterone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you have a bit more experience your definition of a good broker will change dramatically. After 17 years in the business a good broker to me is one who will go to war for me if I need it. Who knows a bit more than I do on certain topics and who let's me do my thing as long as I do it professionally, legally and ethically.
If you are still in the "I need a broker to guide me stage" then the Good broker is one who is fair, smart, has incredible integrity and is available when you need them. They may pay for advertising or not. They hopefully have systems setup to generate leads and hopefully they understand how to craft an ad so that the phones ring all of the time. They may have extra signs and lockboxes and have enough technical skills to get you through any challenge that arises. There is no one right or one Good broker. Frankly what I have learned over the years is that most REALTORS don't realize up front that they should be interviewing the brokers not the other way around. So if you aren't happy, stop, think, and interview them before you make a move. Think about what you need and realize there is no one perfect broker you have to find one that will give you the tools that you need to succeed at this time in your career. At some point you will make another move. It is the best business decision to do so. When you can pay your own fees it is less expensive! but, you have to reach the ability to generate and close enough sales to not have to depend on the brokers money. See how it works? You may have just made a slight error in judgement for the moment. If you are with a 100% office and I suspect that you are and are in crisis because of it, talk to the manager and see what they can do to help. You may be surprised that they want to work with you. Don't give up yet! There are incredible rewards in this business and I'm not talking just about the money which is good when you are good! (as in skillful). Good luck.
2007-08-21 20:48:04 · answer #2 · answered by helprhome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a broker is not obligated to help any agent develop their business, that's why the agent is commission only, its up to the agent to get his own leads and business.
some brokers can help through a shared website, but other than that nothing
some brokers can of course help agents with the knowledge that is needed to help market through classes advertising
2007-08-21 20:18:50 · answer #3 · answered by jeanniep 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋