Before you can practice as a real estate agent, you must be employed by a brokerage. It's advisable to research and interview various brokerages to understand their reputation, support, training opportunities, commission structure, and whether they provide leads and marketing support. This will help you align with a brokerage that suits your career goals and working style. Passit Scout is a helpful, free tool to find brokerages in your area that are hiring new salespeople. It also lets you quickly connect directly with the individual responsible for hiring; e.g., Broker of Record, Manager, Team Lead, etc.