Broker Agent Question:

☛ 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?