One of the most common questions I hear from agents going through the application process with eXp Realty is: can I join eXp Realty with no sponsor?
You absolutely can join eXp Realty with no sponsor, but in doing so you will miss out on a ton of benefits. Why would you join without the support and benefits that come along with a sponsor?
What Is a Sponsor?
A sponsor at eXp Realty is the person most responsible for your decision to join the brokerage. During the application process, you are asked to choose a sponsor, someone who led you to the company. This sponsor will help guide you through the entire application process.
When it comes to working in the real estate business at eXp, having a great sponsor is a superpower. Every agent has some support from their brokerage, but most agents don’t get the opportunity to work one-on-one with someone who will provide them guidance and support throughout their career.
Not every sponsor will provide value to agents. But the best sponsor will provide you with loads of advice and resources.
Benefits of Working with an eXp Realty Sponsor
There are tons of benefits to working with the right sponsor when you first join eXp. These include:
- eXp Advice. Sponsors can cut through the noise and guide you as you get settled with eXp. eXp is fully virtual and has TONS of training resources (two of its biggest benefits for many agents), but the online environment can be pretty overwhelming for new agents. Sponsors can help you get the hang of things right off the bat and answer all your questions.
- Real Estate Advice. Many sponsors are experts at the real estate business. They can provide you huge value by showing you some tips and tricks for marketing, selling, and more.
- Resources. Sponsors usually have tons of resources at their disposal, some designed just for you! They can provide you with resources for marketing, lead generation, building your real estate business, and much more!
- Training. eXp Realty has tons of training resources, but the sheer volume can be a little overwhelming. A good sponsor will provide you with additional, focused training. The best sponsors at eXp Realty guide agents through training designed just for them.
Should You Get a Sponsor to Join eXp Realty?
YES, you should definitely get a sponsor. The benefits certain sponsors provide will be priceless. It can be hard to decide what brokerage to join and even harder to get going once you’ve picked the right one.
Plus, being a real estate agent is always full of challenges. You’ll have to handle marketing, building a brand and business, managing client expectations, making sales, maneuvering negotiations, completing paperwork, and more! The benefits of a real estate agent’s life are enormous (as you well know), but the challenges are never far behind.
If you’d like to connect with one of the fastest-growing sponsor teams at eXp Realty, check out my team, the Agent First Group (AFG). We not only provide an entire staff JUST to support our agents, but we also offer extensive resources, exclusive training, free lead generation, a strong, vibrant community, and much more! Book a call with me today to learn more.