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Broker Aptitude Assessment

Discover where your natural strengths lie.

58 questions across 8 sections · rate each 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree)

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A

Section A

Sales Aptitude

0/8
1.I naturally enjoy one-on-one conversations with prospects over group settings.
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2.When someone says "no," I see it as the beginning of negotiation, not rejection.
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3.I can quickly read a person's emotional state and adjust my approach accordingly.
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4.I'm more energized by closing deals than by administrative work.
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5.People naturally trust me without me having to over-explain credentials.
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6.I prefer direct, competitive environments over collaborative/consensus-based ones.
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7.I can stay calm and think clearly when under high-pressure negotiations.
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8.I genuinely enjoy the hunt for new leads/deals more than servicing existing clients.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
B

Section B

MLO/Lending Acumen

0/8
1.I can quickly spot whether a deal is fundable based on borrower profile alone.
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2.I understand DSCR, LTV, debt-to-income, and can calculate them in my head.
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3.I know which loan products fit which borrower profiles (conventional, portfolio, hard money, SBA).
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4.I can explain the difference between full-doc and stated-income loans without hesitation.
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5.I've built or reviewed 50+ underwriting models and can spot modeling errors fast.
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6.I understand cash-flow underwriting deeply (NOI, cap rate, expense ratios).
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7.Rate manipulation (ARM floors, rate locks, lender contingencies) comes naturally to me.
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8.I track lending market rates/products daily and know what's available today.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
C

Section C

CRE vs Residential

0/8
1.A $2M NNN deal excites me more than a $500K SFR listing.
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2.I'd rather negotiate with an investor/developer than a homebuyer.
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3.I naturally seek out income-producing properties, not owner-occupied.
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4.Cap rates, NOI, and expense analysis energize me; comps and ARV appraisals bore me.
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5.My best relationships are with investors/operators, not homeowners.
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6.Multi-family and commercial buildings interest me more than single-family homes.
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7.I can articulate the difference between Class A/B/C properties by rote.
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8.I've closed more commercial deals (by value) than residential deals.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
D

Section D

Lead Generation

0/8
1.Expired/cancelled listings excite me—I see opportunity where others see rejection.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
2.I'd rather cold-call/outreach 50 expireds than follow up warm leads from past clients.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
3.I'm obsessed with skip-tracing, data quality, and targeting precision.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
4.I can write a compelling cold email/text in under 3 minutes, naturally.
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5.I track my lead conversion rate and actively optimize it weekly.
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6.I own a personal CRM and keep it updated with deal history/follow-up tasks.
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7.I prefer automated/scalable lead systems over 1:1 relationship nurturing.
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8.I've built my own lead-gen spec and iterate it.
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E

Section E

Negotiation & Resilience

0/8
1.After losing a deal, I'm energized to find the next one, not emotionally drained.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
2.I can separate "the deal" from "the relationship"—objectively push hard without personal sting.
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3.I thrive in standoffs (buyer/seller deadlock) and see leverage others miss.
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4.I rarely second-guess myself after closing or walking away from a deal.
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5.Rejection from prospects doesn't stick to me—I move on the same day.
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6.I can negotiate against someone I like without backing down on terms.
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7.Under high-stress closings, I think MORE clearly, not less.
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8.I actively seek difficult negotiations—they sharpen my skills.
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F

Section F

Business Operations

0/8
1.I know my cost per lead, cost per close, and target payback period precisely.
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2.I've built or own a website/landing page that generates leads autonomously.
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3.I track KPIs weekly (pipeline, conversion %, pipeline-to-revenue ratio).
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4.I've written SOPs for at least 3 core processes (lead qualification, offer, underwriting).
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5.I understand unit economics (commission % ÷ marketing spend ÷ closing time = CAC/LTV).
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6.I actively optimize my tech stack (CRM, email, skip-trace, underwriting tools).
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7.I know my personal close rate by market segment (CRE, residential, MLO).
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8.I've hired and coached at least one agent/originator who exceeded their quota.
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G

Section G

Team Leadership

0/5
1.I can quickly spot high-potential people (agents, loan officers) from an interview.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
2.I actively mentor junior agents/LOs and enjoy watching them succeed.
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3.I know the difference between hiring for aptitude vs. hiring for skills.
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4.I've built a compensation structure (commission splits, bonuses) that attracts top talent.
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5.I hold underperforming team members accountable without avoiding the conversation.
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H

Section H

Strategic Vision

0/5
1.I have a clear 3-year vision for MaxLife Realty (market, revenue, team size, positioning).
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
2.I actively track macro trends (rates, inventory, investor sentiment) and adjust strategy.
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3.I know my competitive advantage vs. other brokers in Orlando.
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4.I've built proprietary tools/content that give MaxLife unfair advantage.
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5.I regularly audit my brand positioning—does it match where I want to be?
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree

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