If you were going to join a big firm, who would you choose and why?
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[{"id": "ijmwrcf", "text": "Depends what you want to do", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ijnbnsz", "text": "Depends substantially on what type of brokerage you want to do and where your market is. You'll also want to consider corporate culture which also varies somewhat by market.\n\nIn general, CBRE is reliably going to be top 3 in most markets and they have an exceptional reputation. They're also known for being a bit straight-laced which some can find challenging.\n\nCushman &amp; Wakefield is extremely inconsistent and has markets where they're exceptional (NYC, Chicago, LA) and markets where they've tried buying brokerages for market share and it's a toxic shit show. Culturally they're a mixed bag and it highly depends on local office leadership.\n\nJLL I don't know that much about tbh. I gather they've got some very strong office leasing teams in most markets.\n\nColliers and Avison Young are both smaller globally but still have some top tier talent and good market share in most major urban markets. They're a bit more entrepreneurial in general and have a more flexible governance structure. Culturally, both are a bit more casual and don't get caught up in the 'old school' brokerage expectations (suit and tie every day, strict seniority etc...).\n\nMarcus and Millichap is a sweatshop with a low barrier of entry and minimal investment into their brokers. With that said, top performers do well here like they would anywhere.\n\nIt's hard to be more specific without knowing your market but hopefully that's a start.", "replies": [{"id": "ijnjic5", "text": "This was wonderful, thank you!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ijnpxxg", "text": "The one with a strong team that you get along with", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]