I am a fairly new agent and was with Keller Williams and did not do so well. I've received e-mails from EXIT Realty. Can anone give me any information on them? What do you recommend for a new agent, I am PT for now.

Joyce,

Exit and Keller Williams both use recruiting residuals as a point of differentiation.

The primary difference is that Keller Williams is multi-level while Exit is single level.

To be blunt, people generally make money through selling real estate, not marginal compensation systems (I know there are exceptions --- but they are rare).

My recommendation is to focus on finding a company with the right atmosphere & tools. You need good training, ongoing mentoring and someone who will push you. Those are questions of culture and commitment.

Also, look for good marketing tools, lead development, and consider the opportunity for niche business (relocation, REO, property management, new construction, etc.).

Joyce:

I just wrote a profile piece on the major franchises , with sections on both Keller Williams and Exit.

You can read about the various big franchises here.

Worked for Exit in year 1, left when I realized I could get more money coming back to me for the same services from my broker at RE/MAX. Exit is really 67/33% when you add it all up and my brokerage is about 73/27% with much greater brand recognition. These were my experiences anyway.

The biggest issue with EXIT in my opinion is the name. While they like to promote it as meaning "safe passage" the typical buyer or seller interpretation is "get out".

Sotheby's is coming to our area, what do you know about them?

where are you located?

Springfield,Ohio