Excellent advice, Scott. I agree, smaller offices have more of a "family atmosphere" and seem to be willing to share their experience with new agents rather than "partner" with a new agent, which becomes more of a business relationship. Tyrone, you may want to talk to agents you admire, those you "click" with and see if they'd be willing to let you shadow them for a few months. You learn different things from different agents so I don't really like the idea of learning from just one agent. If you already are in an office, talk to a couple of the busier agents in your office whose work and ethic you admire. They'll surely welcome the help you can provide them and they, in turn, can teach you what's not taught in the books! Good luck!

Tyrone,
If you are working on your real estate license now is the time to interview agencies. Rector Hayden has a good mentoring program. You and the mentor agree to the partnership. Usually the mentorship lasts one year. The role of the mentor is not to do the work for the agent but give him the tools and knowledge that comes with experience. As a mentor, Mentors advise agents on marketing, writing offers, ethics, and company policy to the best of their knowledge and expertise. If you need more advice you have my phone and email.
Tricia

Your best bet is when you interview at different agencies, to find someone who is willing to teach you the finer things of being an agent. Smaller agencies, independants and family businesses will have more one on one time. Franchises will have more schooling, handouts or tools but that can only go so far. Once you know the rules and studied the text books you are sent out on your own. You are best trained in a team atmosphere where every agent is not competing with each other in the office. You will get a good start that way. Good luck Tyrone.