With the announcement of the results of the 36th Certified Real Estate Agent Examination in 2025, the real estate brokerage industry has already entered a fierce hiring competition. Real estate offices across the country are posting job openings with various conditions to secure new agents, and provocative phrases like "100% return," "10:0 profit split," and "100 million won in annual commissions possible" are popping up daily on social media and job search platforms.

However, the atmosphere on the ground is different. Practical brokers say, "While the ads may seem ideal, the actual experience often reveals a lack of clarity." The environment in which a new broker begins his or her career can significantly impact the pace of growth over the next few years, making it crucial to carefully select an office.

Avoid these real estate agencies.

The most common example is a phrase like "Commission 100%." In reality, this often involves a requirement for a certain amount of performance or a hidden charge for advertising, IT, or operating expenses. Rather than simply relying on the wording, it's crucial to thoroughly review the specific terms and conditions.

There are quite a few dedicated farming offices that treat new recruits like "workers" rather than "partners." In a multi-level marketing structure that repetitively involves collecting listings, there's little opportunity to develop core brokerage skills like consultations, negotiations, and contracts. If results aren't met, new recruits are easily replaced like expendable items, leaving them exhausted without any opportunity to grow. Ultimately, a vicious cycle repeats itself, with no skills or confidence gained even after months.

You should also be wary of offices with inadequate training. Many places simply provide a desk and leave you to your own devices, or even if they do provide training, it's often limited to perfunctory training. Contract procedures, customer service, lead management, and brokerage risk management are areas difficult to learn in academies. Without proper on-the-job training, your deal success rate will likely suffer.

How to Choose a Good Brokerage

First, choose a place where you can build a strong network.

Ultimately, a broker is judged by how many connections they have. Personal advertising has its limitations. The more your discovery is shared across a wider network, the faster your results will be. Remax has approximately 400 brokers in Korea and 145,000 worldwide, providing even newcomers with access to a wide range of information, clients, and collaboration opportunities.

Second, it must be a place with a proper education system.

Without learning, there's no growth. Many offices say you can learn, but in reality, they encourage you to learn on your own. In contrast, organizations with systematic training enable employees to quickly gain experience, from the basics to practical application. Remax supports step-by-step growth through foundational training (FIRE UP), practical training (Take Flight II), and an online platform (MAX Training).

Third, the newer you are, the more you need to choose a ‘brand.’

New recruits lack both track record and experience. Brand trust is the most powerful tool in this situation. Just saying, "I'm a licensed real estate agent affiliated with Remax," establishes a certain level of trust with customers. Brand awareness and organizational structure provide an absolute foundation for new recruits. Furthermore, organizations with specialized real estate agents across various fields make it easier for new recruits to plan their careers in a direction that aligns with their strengths and interests.

In summary, 

The hiring war has already begun. Now, we need to focus on "structure," not "words." We should prioritize long-term growth over short-term conditions, education and systems over sensational marketing slogans, and networks and brands over immediate profits.

Choosing a structure, not the immediate conditions, determines the years to come. An office that offers a stable career path is always one where training, systems, and organizational trust are at the core.