Join the Team - FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much can I expect to earn as a full time agent on The Sold By Sara Team?

That depends on your level of commitment and experience. Current and prior agents on our team have earned in excess of $100,000 per year.

How are you helping agents increase their business?

We help agents focus on their biggest value proposition, themselves. What does this particular agent need to succeed, and then we get them the structure and resources to accomplish their goals.

Do you provide leads? 

We provide a lot of leads and also focus on helping agents identify marketing channels to generate business too, including ways to get referrals from their sphere and past clients.

Will I have help with transaction management?

We have an in-house transaction manager and marketing assistant that provide help with managing your transactions from accepted offer to closing thus freeing up your time to work with more clients!

How do I get paid?

We do everything with direct withdrawal and direct deposit. We receive commissions via wire and pay agents via ACH direct deposit. KW’s Market Center Administrator (MCA) processes commission checks quickly.  You don’t have to come into the office to get a check.

Do you have office meetings?

Yes, it's important to be a TEAM. We discuss legal issues, forms changes, rule changes, or general issues our agents are facing. Other times we meet to discuss technology or business development strategies. We’ve spent a lot of time in the past two years talking about strategies to generate listings and how to help your buyer win in a multi-offer situation. We have a weekly meeting with our entire team, brief huddles via Zoom and one on one sessions with each team member.  

Do you provide training?

A TON of training! We provide extensive training on efficiency, marketing, technology, finance, business development and scaling (both in person and Zoom). Sometimes it is group or small group working sessions, but a lot of our training is specialized and one-on-one. Also, available are monthly Mastermind Groups!

How hard is it to switch?

Very easy. We handle the entire process for you. It takes about a day but you don’t have to do anything except sign your contract and the transfer forms that we provide. We take care of everything else for you.

How do I switch?

You will meet with our Director of Agent Services who will go through the necessary paperwork with you. We’ll handle the transfer paperwork with the WRA, GMAR, and everything else. All you have to do is tell your current brokerage and we do everything else.

How do I change on the MLS?

We’ll take care of that for you. There is zero downtime. The next time you login, you’ll automatically be on our roster.

What happens to my transactions?

We can work on the timing of your transfer to make the process as smooth as possible. Some brokerages transfer the transaction over to our office but most prefer you still close it through them. You’ll most likely still pay the old brokerage the amount they would have been paid on the deal, but you won’t pay us anything on the deals that are already pending.

What happens to my listings?

Most sellers want to remain with their agent and most brokerages don’t want to keep a listing with a seller that doesn’t want to be with them. The company you are coming from will determine the process. Let’s talk about it!

What about my transactions stored in Zipforms (if applicable)?

We can show you simple plug-ins to automatically save back-up copies of your previous transactions for your records so you will not have to worry about losing your sales data and contact information.

Will other agents share open houses?

Yes, our agents are very collaborative and gladly share open houses. We use our internal Facebook group to share open houses. 

Is there office space?

The Sold By Sara Team has a private office within the Keller Williams office located at: N96W17695 Riversbend Circle West, Suite 103 in Germantown (behind Panda Express off County Line Rd). However, our agents are frequently on the road for showings and offers and also work from home.

Do all of your full time agents farm a territory?

No. Farming can be a good marketing channel, but we don’t usually recommend starting with farming. Once you have an established business, then adding farming can be effective and we’ll help you determine a viable farm area or if you are already farming help you up your game. 

How many part time agents are on your team?

We’re not a good model for a part-time agent unless the part time agent is still producing at least $5 million annually. We’re not the place for an agent who may only do a couple of transactions a year. 

How many computers do you have available to agents? Do I need to purchase my own computer and software?

We do not supply computers to agents. To be a successful agent in this market, we recommend a lightweight laptop with a built-in camera and microphone.

 

Why KW?

Here are the TOP 10 reasons to join KW:

10. Open Books
          KW is wide open when it comes to sharing company financials.

 9. Agent Leadership Council
          Made up of the top 20% of agents in each office - they are the voice of all
          the agents.

8. Technology
          Industry leading technology, which keeps their agents ahead of the
          competition and running more efficiently.

7. Sharing Company Profits
          The only company in the industry with a true profit sharing system. They
          reward agents with a portion of company profits for helping the company
          grow.

6. Commission Split
          The commission structure allows you to make more money than any other             company.

5. Real Estate Training
          The training is what sets them apart from the competition. Teaching their
          agents to master the market.

4. Business Models
          The glue that holds all the pieces together. They are proven, when
          followed, to guarantee success.

3. Ignite
          The only new agent training program that teaches you how to run a
          successful business from day 1.

2. Company Culture
          Being part of a company that truly cares about you. They always put their
          agent’s needs first.

#1 Reason - IT’S YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESS!
          You are in control of your career and not your broker.

 

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