Pros
I have been working at KLNB since 2009 when my last Brokerage company went out of business after the Great Recession. This is my 15th year at KLNB, and there is no Real Estate Company I would rather be. What separates KLNB from almost any Commercial Real Estate Firm in the DC METRO area is the people & culture. It is un-matched. Very fun and inclusive environment to work in! From a Brokerage / agent perspective, there is no restrictions on the area of expertise you want to focus on, and your income is unlimited if you are willing to dedicate yourself to your profession. From a new broker / agent standpoint, KLNB will always make sure you are on the right team that will provide the right guidance and mentorship in order to succeed early in your career. New agents will never be left on an island to fend for themselves. There are always senior brokers willing and able to help advance your career! If you are thinking of a career in the commercial real estate business, I strongly encourage you to check us out!
Cons
Brokers work on 100% commission based salaries at KLNB (as is typical in our industry), but generally new agents are provided a salary / draw in their early years to get started. While working on 100% commission based income can be very rewarding, it can also be a big challenge to manage cash flow, especially in market downturns. However, that is not a KLNB issue, its more of a industry as a whole issue, as the commercial real estate business can be very cyclical, and it takes the right motived agents to be able to deal with the ups and downs.