Real estate agents in most states must be sponsored by a real estate broker in order to work as an agent. The sponsor supervises the agent's activities and is generally responsible for everything they do in real estate. Picking the right broker to work for is incredibly important - it can make or break whether the new associate succeeds or not. Interestingly, a lot of the tips here also apply to homeowners who want tips on choosing a real estate broker to represent them in the sale of their home.
