Real Estate Jobs
The Benefits of an Independent Brokerage
Real estate jobs, and opportunities have expanded over the years. Today, careers in real estate include appraisal, mortgage banking, urban planning, land development, property management, residential real estate, and commercial real estate. A career in real estate provides both freedom and flexibility, and the potential to earn more then most Monday-Friday 9-5 careers.
Licensed real estate agents enjoy not only freedom and flexibility; they also have the potential to bring in higher earnings as compared to the other types of real estate careers available. The rewards of becoming a licensed real estate are, a potential for higher earnings, time freedom, community, and helping others fulfill their real estate dreams.
Today, there are so many ads for real estate agents it can become somewhat overwhelming to the average person who is simply searching for a new real estate brokerage to call home. There are careers available in residential brokerages or commercial brokerages, each will require a different set of skills and licensing. While there are a handful of specialty firms that sell both commercial and residential property, most real estate brokers focus on residential property.
If you are a licensed real estate agent looking for a new brokerage to call home, the biggest question you have to answer is, do I align myself with an independent brokerage, or a franchised company? From here on, making the decision to join a franchised company or an independent firm can be confusing. So, be aware of the differences.
At Town Real Estate, we are seeking individuals like you to join our independent boutique brokerage, and for this reason, we offer you some insight on the differences between joining a franchised company or an independent firm…
The Benefits of an Independent Brokerage
Franchised VS Independent
National franchised brands including Coldwell Banker, Century 21, and ERA just to name a few, do have one thing in common, they are a well-known national brands. While this may seem like a huge advantage over the independent firms, being affiliated with any one of these brands comes with a price! There are some major differences that one should be aware of before making the decision to change real estate brokerages. For this reason, we examine the differences of a franchised company versus an independent firm:
- Franchised Company Pros:
- National exposure.
- Brand recognition.
- Franchised Company Cons:
- Franchise Fees $25,000.
- Ongoing Royalty 6%.
- Total Franchise Investment can vary and range from $47,700 up to $497,100.
- Most Charge:
- Monthly Fees
- Transaction Fees.
- Document Storage Fees.
- Marketing Fees.
- Independent Brokerage Pros:
- No Fees.
- No Royalties.
- Higher Commissions.
- Local Control.
- Local Brand Recognition.
- Quickly Adapt to Local Market Conditions.
- No Franchise Investment Upfront Fees.
- No Bureaucracy.
- Less Politics.
- Freedom to Build & Grow your Own Culture.
- Be Organic, and Grow with the Flow.
- NO BURDON OF FRANCHISE FEES.
- Independent Brokerage Cons:
- Not Nationally Known, but that’s okay because most have,
- Local Brand Recognition!
About Town Real Estate
Town Real Estate is an independent boutique brokerage specializing in Palm Springs real estate and neighboring resort communities in the Coachella Valley. At Town Real Estate, we have worked hard to build lasting relationships with our clients over the years, and the hard work has paid off. Today, Town Real Estate is one of the fastest growing independent real estate brokerages in Palm Springs. We are actively seeking licensed real estate agents to join our team. If you want to be a part of our success story, we are ready to make you a part of our journey.
Our licensed real estate agents enjoy the benefits of a strong local brand presence, an opportunity to buy and sell real estate in one of America’s hottest real estate markets, and more. At Town Real Estate we offer:
- NO FRANCHISE OVERHEAD FEES!
- Higher Commissions.
- True Independence.
- Innovative Real Estate Technology for Mobile Searches.
- Marketing & Advertising.
- Mobile Optimized Well-Branded Website, and Social Media Platforms
- Integrated Brand.
- Local Name Recognition.
- Freedom, Flexibility, and true independence!
Are You Ready to Have Freedom, Flexibility, and a Higher Earning Potential?
Contact Us Today, to get started!
