Real Estate Agent Brokerage Interview Questionnaire
Whether you're a solo agent, small team leader, or growing producer, use this list when interviewing brokerages to ensure you're making a smart business decision:
Brokerage Evaluation Questions
What’s your commission split and cap?
What do you charge in monthly or annual fees?
Is there a cap on what I pay the brokerage, or do I continue splitting indefinitely?
What support do you provide for contracts, compliance, and transactions?
What kind of mentorship or coaching is available for growth-minded agents?
What systems (CRM, lead gen, marketing) are included and what’s extra?
Do I have access to referral networks or national masterminds?
What kind of training is offered—and how often?
Are there revenue-sharing, stock, or wealth-building opportunities?
What local support or in-person collaboration is available?
Can I grow a team or eventually build a downline?
How accessible are brokers and leadership when I need help?
Do you offer flexibility in how I run my business—or are there quotas/mandates?
What makes your culture different from every other “we support you” pitch?
eXp Realty + The Shaina McAndrews Team: Our Answers
1. Commission Split + Cap
80/20 split with a $16,000 annual cap. Once you cap, you keep 100% of your commissions for the rest of your anniversary year.
On the Shaina McAndrews Team, the cap is just $8,000, with tiered team splits depending on experience—plus you get leads, systems, and transaction support.
2. Monthly/Annual Fees
$149 one-time setup fee
$85/month cloud brokerage fee
No desk fees, franchise fees, or royalty fees
3. Do You Cap?
Yes—and after you cap, you're at 100%. Many traditional brokerages keep taking a cut forever. We don't.
4. Support for Transactions?
Access to your state broker team, full-time compliance specialists, and Skyslope transaction system
Team members have 80% of under-contract to close handled by our internal TC support
5. Mentorship + Coaching
New agents get paired with certified mentors (Shaina directly mentors local agents)
Ongoing weekly masterminds, business planning, and one-on-one coaching
We don’t just coach—you execute with us
6. Systems + Tools
kvCORE CRM (included)
Marketing Center
Canva Pro access
Plug-and-play templates, social media tools, and scripts
Zenlist, RedX dialer, Homebeat access for team agents
Team-branded email and page on www.MontcoLiving.com
7. Referral + Collaboration Networks
National access to Honey Badger Nation and Fast Forward Movement
Tap into 13,000+ top agents nationwide
Weekly masterminds segmented by production level
8. Training Access
Over 50 hours of live training per week via eXp University
Specialized tracks for buyers, sellers, teams, and investors
PLUS: Team-led trainings and marketing workshops in person and online
9. Stock + Wealth Building
Earn eXp stock when you:
Close your first deal each year
Cap
Attract other agents
- Join the Agent Equity Program: buy stock at a discount with each commission check
- Eligible for Revenue Share when you attract producing agents
10. Local Community + IRL Events
We host monthly in-person events at our Bryn Mawr hub
Ambler-based masterminds, open house opportunities, panelist luncheons, and group meetups
We offer a true local community inside a global brokerage
11. Team Growth + Downline Building
You can grow your own team under eXp
We provide training if you want to start attracting and sponsoring agents
Full guidance on building your revenue share org and passive income
12. Broker + Leadership Access
Access your state broker in eXp World in seconds
Shaina is hands-on and available via phone, email, or in person
Our local leadership group provides daily accountability & group chats
13. Business Flexibility
No quotas. Run your business how you want.
Choose solo, team, mentee, or hybrid pathways
Create your own personal brand inside our platform—we support your autonomy
14. Our Culture = Action + Abundance
We believe in abundance over competition. Our team shares wins, tips, listings, and referrals daily.
We celebrate each other’s growth. And we don’t just say “we support you”—we show up and do the work with you.
Want to See the Difference for Yourself?
Join our Monday Morning Mastermind (virtual or in Bryn Mawr)
Schedule a call to talk about your goals
Tour eXp World and meet a broker
Ask what opportunities we can plug you into immediately
Ready to Interview Us?
Apply here: http://shainamcandrews.exprealty.careers
Make sure to list Shaina McAndrews as your SPONSOR or you may not get access to everything listed above.
Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/agentshainamc
Or email Shaina: Shaina@MontcoLiving.com
You're not just joining a brokerage. You're joining a movement.
And if you're serious about building something real, we'd love to meet you.
