Top 10 Things Real Estate Agents in Nova Scotia Should Consider When Choosing a Brokerage
Choosing the right brokerage is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your real estate career. The right choice can provide the support, resources, and brand power that fuel your growth, while the wrong fit can limit your potential and slow you down.
If you’re weighing your options, here are 10 essential factors to consider before you decide where to hang your license.
1. Brand Reputation and Recognition
Your brokerage’s brand is an extension of your brand. Partnering with a brand clients already know and trust gives you instant credibility.
Ranked #1 in brand awareness in Canada, REMAX gives you unmatched recognition at home and as a truly global brand, your listings gain exposure not just locally, but worldwide. With over 145,000 agents around the world, there are plenty of referral opportunities.
2. Training and Mentorship
Ongoing training is essential to building confidence and long-term success. When choosing a brokerage, look for one that provides consistent learning opportunities, mentorship, and access to experienced leaders who are genuinely invested in your growth.
At REMAX NOVA, we go beyond the basics. Multiple training sessions are offered each week: Our popular “Ask Us Anything” series, where agents can connect directly with our successful, experienced owners and top producers. One-on-one support and coaching from our brokers Specialized sessions with our marketing team and tech experts to help you leverage every tool available
Our goal is simple: to ensure you and your clients have every resource needed to succeed in real estate.
3. Technology and Marketing Support
In today’s market, real estate runs on technology. From CRM systems and lead-generation platforms to social media support and in-house marketing teams, the right brokerage gives you a powerful digital edge.
At REMAX NOVA, we invest in top-tier software and marketing tools designed to generate quality leads for our agents and showcase listings to their fullest potential.
Connect with clients instantly through features like our live website chat bot. Keep your business organized with BoldTrail including smart AI powered CRM, customizable website and robust marketing tools.
We’re committed to continuously growing our network and partnering with the best platforms to support your success.
4. Commission Structure and Fees
Like most things in life, you truly get what you pay for. A lower commission split or fewer fees may look attractive upfront but often it comes at the expense of support, resources, and long-term growth.
When you join a brokerage, it’s important to look beyond just the numbers on a sheet. At REMAX NOVA, our commission structures are designed to be fair and transparent while giving agents maximum earning potential.
The truth is, paying less usually means getting less. But investing in the right brokerage means you get the resources, backing, and reputation that allow you to grow your business, serve your clients better, and ultimately keep more in your pocket over the long term.
It’s not just about cost, it’s about value.
5. Culture and Community
Do you feel like you truly belong where you are? At the right brokerage, culture should mean collaboration over competition and a genuine sense of belonging. At REMAX NOVA, we’re more than just a brokerage, we’re family.
Our agents are supported at every step, with values that reflect teamwork, integrity, and community. From weekly training and tools sessions, company events that bring everyone together, and community initiatives that make a real difference, we make sure our culture goes beyond the office.
Explore our WE CARE page to see how our values, culture, and community involvement align with yours.
6. Leadership and Broker Support
The right leadership can change everything. When you need guidance, will your broker or leadership team be there to answer the call? At REMAX NOVA, the answer is always yes!
Our success is built on a leadership team with unmatched industry expertise and diverse experience, a combination that forms the backbone of our brokerage. Leadership isn't behind closed doors, it's beside you every step of the way. Here, you’re never on your own.
7. Marketing and Branding Opportunities
The right marketing support can transform your business. At some brokerages, agents are left to figure it all out alone. At others, you might get a few templates. But at REMAX NOVA, we go far beyond that.
We’re proud to provide our agents with cutting-edge marketing support designed to keep pace with today’s fast-moving digital world. A strong online presence with nearly 10,000 followers and over 7 million impressions in 2024. A marketing team dedicated to helping you stand out, access to REMAX's world class marketing resources combined with our local expertise and strategies that blend both digital and traditional marketing to maximize your exposure.
We know how to keep you seen, remembered, and chosen!
8. Opportunities for Growth
Does the brokerage create real opportunities for growth? The right brokerage shouldn’t just support your business today. it should open doors for your future. Whether that’s expanding into new markets, developing a specialization, or stepping into leadership, growth potential is the mark of a forward-thinking company.
At REMAX NOVA, we’re committed to helping our agents grow beyond their current business. Here, growth isn’t just possible. It’s expected.
9. Community Involvement
Today’s clients want more than a transaction, they want to work with professionals who care.
That’s why being part of a brokerage with strong community ties matters. It builds trust, credibility, and shows your clients that you’re invested in something bigger.
At REMAX NOVA, community involvement is at the heart of who we are. In 2024 alone, our team raised over $121,000 in support of the IWK Health Foundation’s new Emergency Department.
When you join us, you’re not just joining a brokerage, you’re joining a culture of giving back. Together, we make a real impact. To learn more about how we are involved, visit our Who We Are page.
10. Agent Testimonials and Track Record
Don’t just take our word for it, hear from our agents. Are they satisfied with their choice? Do they stay long-term? An office with high retention and positive feedback shows you’ll have the support you need to succeed. Many of our top agents have built 20+ year careers exclusively with REMAX NOVA, proving the strength of our team and culture.
The brokerage you join can make a major impact on your business. Do your research, ask questions, and trust your instincts. The right fit offers more than a place to hold your license, it provides a platform to grow your career and lifestyle on your terms.
Want to learn more about REMAX NOVA? Reach out to our Recruiting Manager, Cheryl Canning, at ccanning@remaxnova.ca