What to look for when interviewing with CRE Brokerages
I'm going through the interview process with a handful of firms in a tertiary market. The market is dominated by boutiques and there is no presence of national brokerages. With a few exceptions, firms and brokers don't specialize in an asset type/class in this market given its size. 

As far as compensation and splits, it seems pretty standard across the different firms I've spoken to. So what should I be looking for? I'm having a hard time finding the meaningful difference between companies. Any tips/ insights?
[{"id": "f9n1bk6", "text": "i started at a small draw, then each deal i brought in was 40% to the house, then 25% of the remaining commission to me. I thought that was fair because all i had to do was bring in the lead to my team then my director does most of the work towards closing the deal. The splits become more favorable as you go on in your career.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "f9n2dxj", "text": "1) How much one-on-one mentorship you will get with a senior CRE broker. That's it.", "replies": [{"id": "f9n8ekn", "text": "Also who that senior CRE broker is", "replies": [{"id": "f9nmny2", "text": "Good point. Make sure you are learning from someone who is crushing it.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "fa97qkv", "text": "So question about this. Just stated at a brokerage less than a year ago. It's only me and the senior broker on our team, all commission no draw.\n\nIn terms of mentorship what do you mean? Bc my broker is available on email, puts me on a lot of his deals, includes me in calls/some meetings, recommends events I should go to. Says this is a great foundation even if I want to transition in the future. Tells me keep don't get discouraged and I'm doing great. \n\nComparing it to general teams/senior brokers would you say this is abnormal? Is it the norm for a senior guy to just tell a junior guy to call, not put them on deals, and hear from them when they find deals or if bigger team you're dealing with a middle man day to day? Can you give me a comparison to the norm for people staring out?", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "f9n4zxb", "text": "Are you planning on staying here or moving? \n\nIf you plan on moving, going to a larger firm will have its advantages as you will start to make connections and network. \n\nIf you plan on staying here, drive around town and see which names always pop up. That is the place you want to work at. \n\nMost of the time you work with a senior broker and then eventually you break out on your own. If your senior broker is the one with all the signs, you meet a lot of people and learn a lot about the business. \n\nDo not expect to make money, the choice you make now is about making connections and getting a good name on your resume to make money in the future. \n\nAlso don't work for an asshole. It is a small market, and if you make enemies it will be a lot harder for you. Senior brokers are notorious for screwing over young guys, don't make it personal.", "replies": [{"id": "f9nfol7", "text": "Planning on staying in the region and networking over to the acquisitions/ development side eventually. Seems like I should just pursue the firm that gives me access to mentor ship from the best senior brokers", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "f9n7ec7", "text": "If they are just going to give you a desk don\u2019t do it. For example my group liked me enough to pay me a salary for the first 3 years so I could learn the ropes. I wouldn\u2019t have done it any other way.", "replies": [{"id": "f9nbw0k", "text": "I'd argue against this. a desk and a mentor is all you need if you are willing to work hard and hustle from day one.", "replies": [{"id": "f9nteyk", "text": "I just said desk. Some companies won\u2019t provide you with a mentor they will seriously give you a desk and see if you sink or swim.", "replies": [{"id": "f9ntmfl", "text": "O ok yea that situation sucks. You might as well be a solo practitioner at that point", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]