I am new to this forum and am thinking about becoming a real estate agent (in Illinois). I am trying to do a little research but am having a hard time finding statistics/info on the cost or fees (other than the testing fees) involved with becoming an agent (such as fees from brokers, association dues, what’s required/common policy).
Is there a benefit to going with a big name broker or smaller one? I don’t want to make the decision and then find out it will bankrupt me the first year in fees, etc.! 
- Also I do plan on keeping my full time job until it “takes off”. 
Thanks!
Jan