Why I Chose KW
Like I said, I was at a crossroads. I’d been working in a completely different industry for 35 years and suddenly, I found myself unemployed. I wasn’t ready to retire! And I wanted to leave my family a legacy I could be proud of. Then I found Keller Williams.
My Story
It’s All About The Technology And The Training
Let’s face it. No one wants to work for someone for years and years before they’re able to make a comfortable salary. I had put my time in and had done well, but I always wanted more. More for my family and more for me. I wanted to be my own boss, be in charge of my own destiny. Leave a legacy for my kids.
When the pandemic started, I was one of millions who lost their job. And it was in one of those industries hardest hit by the pandemic and won’t be coming back any time soon. However, I wasn’t about to let that prevent me from moving forward. I still wanted to work and make good money, but I also knew that changing careers at my age was risky. Real estate had always intrigued me. Supply and demand of homes means brokers will always have a market in which to work. And now that more and more people are working from home, a housing shortage has occurred making this the hottest real estate market in years.
I decided that Real Estate might just be the ticket. But which brokerage? There are many to choose from. Some are well-known franchises and others are independents. Some specialize in high-end luxury properties, others in commercial properties or residential sales or rentals. I started doing research. Lots of research. Are they all the same? Are the commission splits the same with all brokerages? Will they train me after I get my license? I had so many questions! I have some friends and acquaintances who are realtors. Some are very successful, others moderately. It was time to reach out and pick their brains.
Here’s the amazing thing: with all the research I did, everyone said Keller Williams was the place for any new agent to start. Why? Because only KW offers comprehensive training for all of their agents. They also provide their agents with their proprietary technology which you won’t get from other brokerages. And then there are their dedicated productivity coaches that will give you a year of support to jumpstart your career. Last but not least, everyone has the opportunity to earn passive income through the KW profit-sharing program. It was clear to me, I had to talk with them.
As much as I trusted them and their opinions, I had to do more research. What I found out was amazing. Not only was everything they said true, but there was a whole lot more they didn’t tell me. Most importantly, at Keller Williams their mission, beliefs and values are at the forefront of everything they do. Let’s take a look at them.