Before we decided to join Keller Williams Realty of Greater Nassau we did a lot of research on which company would be the right fit for us. As you can imagine this wasn't a decision that we made lightly. There were so many questions that ran through our minds. Below is a list of some of the questions that we had about KW, and what the answers were:

Does the company allow you to build your own agent brand?

At Keller Williams you are encouraged to build your brand.

Does the company allow you to directly receive sign calls/ad calls?

At Keller Williams your sign calls, and ad calls go directly to you - not whomever is on Floor Time.

Can your business website be easily reached from the main company site?

At Keller Williams they post whatever phone number you would like them to use, and link DIRECTLY to your personal website.

Can you do agent-to-agent referrals without using a relocation company?

At Keller Williams there are no penalties for accepting company referrals.  Keller Williams Agents nationwide refer to each other directly.  Referral fees generaly run 20-35% and are negotiated between agents directly.

Is there an exit strategy? Meaning: Can you take your listings? Do your current transactions stay at your current split?

At Keller Williams if you ever decide to leave, your listings go with you. No questions asked.

Does the company seek your input on important financial decisions?

KW asks their agents for input on financial decisions. In fact Top Producers serve on a council called the ALC (Agent Leadership Council) that votes on changes in office policies, spending, etc.

Does the company open its books to allow you to see profits & losses without restriction?

You are free to view the books whenever you'd like at KW!

Does the company allow you to share in its profits?

At KW the profits are shared with its associates!

Does the company offer the opportunity to earn residual income after you retire or leave the company entirely?

Yes if you participate in profit sharing after 3 years you're vested!

Does the company put a cap on the amount of royalty you pay to the national franchise?  Does the company put a cap on the amount of money you pay from your production?

Keller Williams® is committed to the concept of Agent Partnership.  The commission structure is designed to be a Win-Win for everyone involved.  We do this by Capping the amount of money that is split with the office.
 
Two payments are capped:
1)  The amount you pay the International Franchise = $3,000
2)  The amount you pay your local office = $25,000

The maximum you pay Keller Williams in a calendar year is $28,000.

You are then on a 100% split until your anniversary!

Does the company charge large monthly fees?

They don't charge desk fees at Keller Williams Realty of Greater Nassau! In fact we only pay $58 a month in fees (this covers my E&O insurance, technology, Newsday online, etc.)

Does the company allow the opportunity to earn more than 100% of your commissions?

Yes - by participating in Profit Sharing, you can earn more than 100% of your commission.

Does the company provide all levels of sales and business training? Does the company provide wealth building information and training?

The KW intranet is jam-packed with FREE training for new agents, as well as advanced training for seasoned agents.  Also, Gary Keller wrote NY Times best sellers the Millionaire Real Estate Agent, and Shift - the bible in the Real Estate Industry.

Do the leaders of the company strive to provide you with new tools, strategies & research to continually improve your personal business?

At KW Greater Nassau they go out of their way to ensure the Agents are doing well.

Does the company have a set of beliefs and values that it shares and sincerely seeks to live by?

Click on more info to watch the video about the corporate culture.

Is the company clearly agent centered?

KW is - call Cristina and Karen today at 516-873-7100, and we will tell you more about how Keller Williams Realty of Greater Nassau has helped us in our Careers.