Choosing the right company can often be a difficult and time consuming decision. There are so many deciding factors that need to be taken into consideration. Some of these factors include commission split, office reputation, office location, office attitude, services offered, fees charged, and working environment. These items are crucial, although other important factors are often overlooked. Is the office particular about the quality and reputation of the agents they hire? Do they have a very low agent turn over ratio? Are the current agents excited and positive about working for the company? First make an appointment to talk to the broker or manager. They should be able to discuss in detail about the benefits of their company and answer all of these previous questions. Unfortunately, be aware during this interview some brokers may over promise, miss guide you, or simply avoid answering some of these questions. To help you confirm the strength and quality of an office there Realtors can be an excellent resource. Ask them if there office always follows through with everything promised and If they enjoy working with the Broker, staff, and fellow agents. Typically they will be very honest with you about their level of satisfaction. In the end you want to find an office that makes you feel comfortable, offers you an abundance of support, willing to work with your individual needs, and have a fellow group of agents that you will enjoy working around. Thank you for your interest in ADR.