Business Broker Guide

Slice asked:


I’ve been reading about Mead Johnson, and I’m curious: How does an investor go about finding out which broker is offering shares of an IPO?

I realize that some serious money that I (as a 20 year old investor with only 13 or 14 grand) personally don’t have would be needed to actually get in on something like this. However, my family does, so it doesn’t take the opportunity out of the picture for me to invest through them.

Just trying to learn a little bit here. Thanks.
I wouldn’t argue that it’s not worth trying. Granted, I see your point, and I realize that this is not something that’s easy to come by. But at the same time, there are IPOs that average investors can get in on. How would you know without making an effort to find out?

Ash asked:


If I sold my house myself for $200,000 without getting a real estate agent to seel it but the buyer has a real estate agent, how much or what percent would I have to pay to the buyers broker?

Sam B asked:


What are the “standard” real estate broker fee percentages in Colorado for vacant land or existing homes? Are these set by law, or can they vary from realtor to realtor?

curiousquestons2007 asked:


So, in closing I would like to know suggestions for the first time stock purchaser, that is interested in purchasing VISA when it goes public.

1) Steps to do this?

2) Can you buy it online yourself without a broker?

3) Do you have to have a broker for a chance to purchase?

Thanks!

creeese asked:


I know in some states you’re required to work for 2 years as a salesperson before being “allowed” to become a broker. In Illinois, is it possible to skip the whole sponsoring thing and go directly from getting a sales license to taking classes for a broker’s license?

Can your first EVER interview with a real estate firm be as a licensed broker, or are you forced to start at the bottom?