Q. Is Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley a franchise or part of a franchise?

A. Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley is not part of any franchise.

WDTMTM? Many of the brokers nationwide and in this area are part of a franchise. Some of the most common franchises are Century 21, Realty World, RE/MAX, ERA, Keller Williams, Coldwell Banker.  The list goes on and on. Most of these organizations charge a fee to the broker just to use the franchise name. They also charge "franchise fee" and/or a "national advertising fee" on every sale the broker has. These fees range anywhere between 5% and 8%. These fees are usually shared with the agents that work for the broker. So when a broker who is part of a franchise offers you a commission split of 50.0%. , you're actually earning about 46.0%. Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley pays per closing to use the Better Properties logo and association.  These fees are not passed on to you. Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley DOES NOT HAVE OR CHARGE ANY FRANCHISE FEES.

Q. Does Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley charge their agents desk fees?

A. Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley does not charge agents desk fees.

WDTMTM? Some brokers that offer larger commission splits with their agents do so because they charge monthly desk fees. Some of these desk fees range between $300.00 per month to $2600.00 per month. Some go even higher. They pay desk fees each and every month. If you have no sales or six sales your broker doesn't care, because they have gotten their money. You pay desk fees even if you're on vacation. If you can, imagine writing out a check each month to do business from a desk or a private office. Agents paying desk fees are sometimes compared to tenants paying rent. Usually agents are attracted to this set up because they are told they will get to earn 100.0% of their commissions. They also get 100.0% of their bills, like advertising, signage, business cards, marketing materials, some are even charged for their contracts & forms. They usually share in other office expenses like receptionists, personal assistants, utilities and even use of the copy machine. Some are even charged "franchise fees" on top of all this. Many realize too late that they are not making that much money on this system and are bound by contracts with heavy penalties for leaving. The only persons making money are the owners and the broker. It seems so contradictory that real estate agents that educate tenants daily, that is better to own than it is to rent, turnaround and pay desk fees to brokers with "rent-a-desk" philosophies, making themselves tenants in their own real estate careers. Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley only charges a small fee based on a full or part time agent, defined by Labor and Industries.  You are responsible for your portion of L & I, B & O, E & O and either $15 or $30 per month based on your classification from L & I.  This fee only covers the office portion of L & I that is paid on your behalf!  Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley DOES NOT CHARGE DESK FEES.

Q. Does Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley charges agents for signage?

A. Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley provides the residential post signage you need.

WDTMTM? Again, that means you keep more of your money. Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley provides hanging signs, and sold signs.  You may also use A-boards from office.  You are only asked to provide a rider if you want the phone calls to go to you!  Many brokers do not provide any signage. They will hand you a catalogue so you can order and pay for what you want. Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SIGNAGE FOR FREE!

Q. Does Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley charge their agents "transaction fees" or "monthly tech fees"?

A. Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley only charges a small fee based on a full or part time agent, defined by Labor and Industries.  You are responsible for your portion of L & I, B & O, E & O and either $15 or $30 per month based on your classification from L & I.  NO TRANSACTION FEES OR HIDDEN FEES.

WDTMTM? This means you will be able to use Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie' cutting edge technology, color printers, color laser printers, internet based technology.. If you have ever purchased an ink cartridge you know that they can get pretty expensive as much as $60.00-$99.00 for some. One company locally charges its agents $50.00 a month if you use the technology or not. Some companies charge a transaction fee covering technology. A local company charges as much as $125.00 per transaction if you use the technology or not. Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley Services DOES NOT CHARGE A MONTHLY "TECH FEE" OR A "TRANSACTION FEE".

Q. As a Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Agent am I required to be in the office a certain number of hours?

A. Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley does not require you to be in the office for any special amount of hours or days.

WDTMTM? This means you control your own schedule. At Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley you are a true independent contractor. The company has an independent contractor type philosophy. You control your own schedule and work the hours and the days that you want. This can be difficult for agents who can't run their own business or be their own boss. Many of the large companies in the area have an "employee" based philosophy. They will tell you that you need to be in the office each day and how many days per week you need to work. They will also tell you how many open houses you are required to do and opportunity times you will cover. They will tell you that you need to be at every office meeting and more they will treat you just like an employee. Many will not even consider you if you have any other type of employment. Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley ALLOWS YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS AND DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY OFFICE HOURS OR SCHEDULED DAYS.

Q. Will Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley pay for my classes to get into real estate?

A. Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley does not pay for your classes directly, but they will reimburse you up to $1500.00 for completed classes after you are licensed and selling real estate.

WDTMTM? You can get into a rewarding career in real estate and all it will cost you is your time and effort, Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley will reimburse you the rest. Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley HAS A TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM THAT WILL PAY YOU BACK UP TO $1500.00

Q. Do I have to buy my own business cards?

A. Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley pays for all of your standard business cards each year.

WDTMTM? Many companies don't even provide business cards for their agents. They hand them a fancy catalogue and say order what you want and don't forget to pay for them too. The problem is, some agents are paying so much for business cards ($50 -$100) they don't want to hand them out. We want you to hand them out all over! Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley will provide you with our standard business card for FREE. If you would like to upgrade and get a color picture card we will reimburse you what we normally would have paid to get you cards. Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley DOES PROVIDE BUSINESS CARDS FOR FREE!