finally going to touchdown in my hometown in Northern Illinois after many years away. Ill be going for the big one, not the salespersons. Im pretty cash poor at the moment and I havent quite determined whether Im going to go with a big firm or simply just start off independent. I am experienced insofar as I have 6 years behind me in RE, but I havent been in the business since 1990. Im considering going straight referral until I get my feet wet again. I have other income as a translator and adjuct college instructor. It just seems to me to be tied down to one areas board and mls is a lot of expense when my clients will likely come from a variety of areas in Illinois.