A practical guide for new agents who want to grow faster
Choosing a brokerage in Minneapolis is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your real estate career because it shapes everything from your daily support to your long term income and brand. The Twin Cities market is strong, competitive, and full of distinct neighborhoods, which means the right brokerage and/or team for one agent may feel completely wrong for another. Some firms offer deep local roots and instant name recognition, while others stand out through training, technology, or a more independent business model. The goal is not to chase the flashiest logo or the biggest split on paper, it is to find the place that fits your goals, your work style, and the clients you want to serve. In this guide, we will break down the key factors to compare so you can choose a team and brokerage that helps you grow faster, serve better, and build a business you are proud of.
The Twin Cities market can feel big on day one
Starting out in Minneapolis and St Paul is exciting, and also a little overwhelming. You are stepping into a market with strong demand, tight timelines, and neighborhoods that all behave differently. A listing in Highland Park does not move or price like a condo in North Loop, and clients expect you to understand those patterns early.
New agents often feel pressure to master everything at once. You are learning contracts, negotiation, inspections, marketing, lead generation, pricing strategy, and the day to day rhythm of a deal. It is not that you cannot learn it solo. It is that doing it solo usually takes longer and costs more energy than it needs to.
A team can shrink that learning curve. Instead of building your business from scratch in a market that moves fast, you step into a structure that helps you learn while you earn. In the Twin Cities, where clients want speed and confidence, that advantage matters.
A strong real estate team provides three things most new agents need right away. You get leads, you get systems, and you get people to lean on. Leads help you get into real conversations quickly. Systems help you deliver a consistent client experience. Mentorship helps you handle the moments that feel intimidating at first.
Working inside a shared process also teaches you what good looks like. You see how listing prep happens, how offers are written, how negotiations unfold, and how client communication stays calm and clear. That kind of daily exposure builds your instincts much faster than watching a training video and trying to guess the right move later.
Teams are not about taking away your independence. The right team is a launchpad for independence. You gain skills, credibility, and confidence, then you decide what version of your career you want next.
Why a team can be the smarter path in Minneapolis and St Paul
The Twin Cities market rewards agents who show up prepared. Buyers move quickly, multiple offers are common in many price points, and sellers expect strong strategy from day one. Clients can tell fast if you are learning in real time. A team helps you stay one step ahead.
Real estate here also comes with local nuances. Older homes, inspection heavy negotiations, and neighborhood specific pricing require experience. When you have experienced agents guiding your decisions, you protect your clients while also protecting your reputation. That is huge for a new agent trying to build trust.
The other advantage is visibility. Teams already have momentum in Minneapolis and St Paul, meaning their listings, reviews, and marketing are seen constantly. When you join a team with a strong local profile, you become part of a brand people already recognize and trust.
Common worries new agents have about teams
A lot of new agents worry that joining a team means giving up their voice. They picture being stuck in the background or losing the chance to build their own identity. That can be true on the wrong team. It is not true on a team that cares about developing you into a confident agent.
Another concern is commission splits. It is easy to look at a team split and think you will earn less. The better question is what you will earn in total. A smaller percentage of more deals, supported by leads and mentorship, usually beats a bigger split of no deals while you are still ramping up.
Some agents also worry that asking for help will make them look inexperienced. In reality, the most respected agents are the ones who know how to use support wisely. Clients feel safer when you have a full team behind you.
What makes Travis Erickson Group different from just any team
Travis Erickson Group is built for agents who want to grow quickly without losing the human side of real estate. You are not tossed a manual and told to figure it out. You get guidance in real scenarios, with real clients, and real conversations. That is where confidence comes from.
You also get a clear structure for how business is done. From lead follow up to showing strategy to listing prep, you are learning inside a proven playbook. That makes your daily work simpler and your client experience smoother. It also means your results are not random. They are repeatable.
What matters most is culture. TEG is relationship driven, high standards, and genuinely invested in your growth. You are joining people who want you to win, not people who want to use you as extra hands.
The first year looks different on a team
Your first year in real estate is when habits form. If you spend that year guessing your way through deals and trying to generate leads with no momentum, the career can feel harder than it should. A team gives you a path and a pace that keeps you moving forward.
Instead of waiting months for a first closing, you are in the flow earlier. You are talking to real clients, writing offers, and learning the market by living inside it. Every deal becomes a masterclass, and your skills stack quickly.
By the end of that first year, you often look nothing like the agent you were at the start. You have actual closed deals, real reviews, and a stronger sense of who you are in this business. That kind of growth is exactly what a team environment is meant to accelerate.
If you want to build a real career and not just chase a license, a team may be a great fit. If you want coaching, a steady flow of opportunities, and a clear way to get better fast, that is even more true. The Travis Erickson Group is designed for that type of agent.
If you care about relationships and long term clients, you will feel at home here. Minneapolis and St Paul both reward agents who show up consistently in the community. TEG supports that kind of presence, and helps you build a business rooted in trust.
If you are ready to learn, work hard, and be surrounded by people who expect excellence, then you are already thinking like a TEG agent. The next step is simply having a conversation and seeing what your growth could look like here.
Joining a real estate team in Minneapolis or St Paul is not a shortcut. It is a smarter starting line. You still bring the drive, the care, and the willingness to learn. The team brings the support, the systems, and the momentum that make success more predictable.
TEG exists to help new agents become confident, skilled, and fully capable of running a thriving business. You do not have to figure everything out alone. You just need to choose a place that helps you grow faster while keeping you grounded in what matters.
If you are a new agent wondering whether a team path makes sense, reach out to TEG. Even one conversation can make the decision clear, and it might be the start of a career you feel proud of for years to come.
