Apply to a mid size real estate company. Have worked for my family for 6 years and very rusty on interviews. What kind of questions should I expect to be asked and what should I ask them?
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[{"id": "fdxjdkm", "text": "What exactly do you think it will be like at any other firm?", "replies": [{"id": "fdxkfl5", "text": "Not paying rent for an office on top of giving 50% of my commission to an absent broker ?", "replies": [{"id": "fdxkva6", "text": "There are two issues here. Your dad is being greedy and/or you have a bad relationship with him but you need to also manage your expectations on what any other broker will offer. You need to shoot for a 75-85% split and expect nothing else from them except use of desk.", "replies": [{"id": "fdxlk8t", "text": "A few years back I interviewed with a smaller company that did 50/50 and they paid for co star and other software. I understand in most cases I'll have to pay for my own programs and what not. But with a higher split like and an office to go to it would be worth it. \n\nMy main questions were what kind of topics are brought up in the interview not what the job will be like.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}, {"id": "fe0uphn", "text": "Also, when he retires will you take over the book of business? Maybe think of the office costs, etc as an investment of the future", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fdxt1v7", "text": "Be yourself, tell the truth. Don't embellish. Ask questions you would as of your own brokerage. Why are you wanting more structure?\n\nAlso, ask them questions about themselves and the company. Let them talk as much as possible.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fdy7csx", "text": "You want benefits from broker but aren\u2019t willing to pay? I\u2019m confused.", "replies": [{"id": "fdybwx2", "text": "I'm absolutly willing to pay. I'm currently paying half my commission and receive nothing and am expected to either work from home or pay rent for my own office, office supplies etc.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]