Pyramid Scheme Brokerage - Anonymous employee Keller Williams Employee Review

1.0
Jan 28, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Branding is recognizable to most non-real estate people.

Cons

KW takes large commission, over $100/month in office fees. More fees if you want to participate in any of their more worthwhile training classes (the free ones cover material you learn in real estate school). Fees fees and more fees.

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Cons

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Pros

The tech stack is approachable and easy to work with, and the company offers strong flexibility through remote and hybrid work options, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Cons

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