FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Work for Keller Williams Realty?

There are many reasons why you should work for Keller Williams Realty. The top reasons are culture, training, systems and support. With Keller Williams University, Ignite, KW Connect, MAPS Coaching and many other educational outlets, you have a proven business model to follow. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel. This, along with a family-like culture, cutting-edge technology, capped commission splits and profit sharing, makes Keller Williams stand out from other real estate companies.

How much do Real Estate Agents Make?

Predicting how much money an individual will make in real estate is difficult. The sky is the limit yet your earnings can be affected by the amount of people you know, your sales ability, your people skills, and most importantly your willingness to plug into our training and implement what you learn!

How much are Keller Williams Legacy Partners Agent Fees?

A career in real estate does require a financial commitment. Licensing course fees, Board of Realtors membership dues, continuing education and other business expenses (phone, computer, office supplies, personal marketing, etc.) are just a few of the expenses you need to consider when getting started. At Keller Williams Legacy Partners, each agent pays $137 a month which covers errors and omissions insurance, your technology toolkit, which includes your personalized website, personalized consumer mobile app, your marketing and contact management system, paperless transaction software and CMA (comparative market analysis) software, as well as other tools and resources that are available to all of our Agent Partners.

What type of Real Estate Training is provided for new agents?

Lack of training is never a problem at Keller Williams! This is where we set ourselves apart from the competition. Ignite is our new agent training designed to build the foundation of your real estate business. It covers everything from contracts to lead generation to successfully managing your new business. The training is taught by the top agents and leaders, so you know you’re getting up-to-date information. KW Legacy Partners also offers endless training and coaching far beyond the launch phase of your career. Our training is delivered in every format including live and local, digital and hybrid. Keller Williams University (KWU) and KW Connect, our online learning library, also allows you to access endless training on your time and at your pace. Additionally we provide one on one and group Business Coaching to help you set your goal, create your plan and be accountable to your personal and business growth

I want to take Keller Williams Training courses. When can I start Ignite?

Keller Williams training is the best in the real estate industry and continues to evolve to assure our agents are mastering the current real estate market. Once you get your real estate license, you will have access to extensive agent training programs and help from leadership coaches to help grow your real estate business.

What other training options do I have to start Today?

You can start learning immediately! One thing we have always heard from newly licensed Real Estate agents was that they did not learn how to be a successful agent in their Real Estate Licensing Classes so Keller Williams has put together KW Prep. This is FREE for you! At no charge or commitment, KW Prep is 17 modules that will help you start your journey to becoming a successful Real Estate Agent! Get started today.

Does Keller Williams Realty Provide financial assistance to help me get my real estate license?

Unfortunately, we do not provide financial assistance, but we do provide the best training, education, support and culture in the real estate industry. Be cautious of companies that offer this option. This is usually the extent of their support in your real estate career.

Does Keller Williams provide leads?

Keller Williams Legacy Partners does offer a leads program but more importantly we have the best track record in the industry of teaching our agents how to generate their own leads. Lead generation is the key to being successful in the real estate industry, so it’s important to learn how to do it. We provide you with many different lead generation methods including, sphere of influence, internet lead conversions, Expired/Withdrawn listings, For Sale By Owners (FSBO’s), Open Houses, Door Knocking, etc. We also have a partnership with Facebook that allows our agents to generate leads at a fraction of the industry average cost. Using these tools will ensure you are making enough contacts to be as successful as you want to be.

Can I work as a part time real estate Agent with Keller Williams?

Yes. The owner of Keller Williams Legacy Partners had a full time job when he started in real estate. Success in real estate takes time, commitment and serious effort! While it may be more challenging to gain momentum when your attention is divided it is absolutely possible. We provide the tools, resources, support and leadership to allow anyone, who is willing to learn and work, to develop their career and be successful.

Why is Keller Williams training for new agents so important? I just finished state accredited real estate school.

While the courses to obtain your real estate license provide you with basic knowledge of contracts, agency, ethics and principles, they do not cover the most important information a new agent needs in order to actually be successful in the industry and that’s where we excel! Lead generation, marketing, and running your real estate business are key components to a solid career in real estate. At Keller Williams, we coach and train to proven models that have helped more agents build huge businesses than any other company in the industry.

I want to set up an interview, but I haven't started my real estate courses. What do I do?

We host Career Nights every week. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the industry and our company, meet some of our leadership team and ask questions. You can sign up to join one of our Career Nights or schedule a one on one call. Once we’ve connected we can even arrange for you to join one of our training events as a guest!

Are there opportunities to work with or learn from experienced agents at Keller Williams Legacy Partners?

Yes. Number one our agents contribute their time and experience to teach a lot of our classes locally. There are mentorship programs available that allow you to work closely with an experienced agent, and Keller Williams literally wrote the book (The Millionaire Real Estate Agent) on building real estate teams! Because of this we have the most successful real estate teams in the industry. If working on a team is the right fit for you we have lots of teams to meet and choose from. Our leadership team can help guide you in the direction that makes the most sense for you.

How much does it cost?

As May 2024, the cost is as follows:

Classes
Each school sets their own pricing for the program so you would have to reach out to the schools you are interested in and ask them directly for the cost. The average price is about $500.00 and some schools include the books and some do not. The books average another $100.00

You can find the different school options here in CT on the state website

Exams
PSI exams Online
The initial cost for both sections combined (General and State of CT) totals $59

 

Licensing Fees – CT Dept. of Consumer Protection – License Services

New Licensee – All real estate salesperson licenses expire on May 31st of every even-numbered year.

Real Estate Salesperson:

    • $80.00 Application Fee
    • $570.00 Initial License Fee
    • $20.00 Guaranty Fund Fee (one time charge per lifetime)

License Renewals – All real estate salesperson licenses expire on May 31st of every even-numbered year.

Real Estate Salesperson:

    • $590.00

National Board – National Association of Realtors (NAR)

  • Annual Dues is $156.00
  • Special Assessment annual fee is $45.00

State Board – CT Realtors (CAR/CTR)

  • Annual Due is $265.00

Local Boards (Local Boards set their own pricing)

Below is an example for GHAR (Greater Hartford Association
of Realtors)

New Member: fees may be higher depending on when you join only for the first year

Renewing Member: billed yearly in October

CT REALTORS – All affiliated boards in CT: List of All Local Boards

People usually pick the one closest to their area of business

Listing Feed Service – SmartMLS

These are the only fees paid semi-annually on May and November

  • Fee to be paid in May is $212.10
  • Fee to be paid in November is $212.10