Training Built for
Bear Team Agents

6 courses. Free for every agent. Covers everything from your first day to your first 20-deal year. Every lesson is built around how Bear Team actually operates.

Scout (Train)

Scout helps you build skill, reinforce systems, and improve consistency through daily execution.

6
Courses
Free
For All Agents
~6 hrs
Total Training
100%
Online & Self-Paced

Bear Academy

Complete the courses in order — from orientation and onboarding through compliance, operations, agent development, and leadership. Each course builds on the last.

01
Required · Start Here

Orientation: Culture & Expectations

Start here. Learn how Bear Team operates, what we expect from every agent, and what you can expect from us. Covers our culture, communication standards, and the BearTeamOS framework that runs everything.

Bear Team culture and operating principles
Agent expectations and accountability standards
How BearTeamOS supports your business
Your first 30 days roadmap
~45 min
02
Required

Brokerage Structure: How We Function

Understand exactly how your money works here. Commission tiers, the $16K cap model, fee structure, and how you advance from 60/40 to 90/10 automatically as you produce.

Progressive splits: 60/40 to 70/30 to 80/20 to 90/10
$16,000 company dollar cap explained
Zero monthly, desk, and tech fees
$150 flat transaction fee only
E&O insurance fully covered
~60 min
03
Required

Compliance & Risk: How We Protect

Know what keeps your license clean and your clients protected. Florida license law, Fair Housing requirements, contract obligations, and how Bear Team handles E&O.

Florida real estate license law
Fair Housing: what it means in practice
Contract execution and disclosures
E&O coverage and claims handling
Compliance escalation procedures
~50 min
04
Required

Operational Systems: How We Execute

The full transaction workflow from contract to close. Checklists, CRM discipline, submission procedures, and how to run a clean deal every time using Bear Team systems.

Transaction workflow: contract to close
CRM usage and follow-up standards
Checklist-based execution
File submission and document management
Coordination with Bethanne and the team
~60 min
05
Development Track

Agent Development: How We Grow

Build a business that runs without grinding. Lead generation systems, buyer and listing mastery, personal brand strategy, and the habits that separate top producers.

Lead generation: digital, referral, community
Buyer representation: first call to closing
Listing strategy: pricing, staging, negotiation
Personal brand and marketing toolkit
90-day business plan framework
~90 min
06
Advanced Track

Leadership Development: How We Lead

For agents building toward team leadership. Scaling your production, mentoring others, and contributing to the Bear Team culture that attracted you here.

Scaling production to 20+ deals/year
Mentoring and accountability partnerships
Building your personal brand at Bear Team
Leadership within BearTeamOS
Pathways to team lead and beyond
~60 min

30 / 60 / 90 Day Progression

From day one to first closing to first tier increase — here is exactly what the path looks like.

Day
Day 1–7
Week 1
Complete Course 01
Orientation — culture, expectations, 30-day roadmap
First team meeting
Meet Bethanne and the Bear Team
BearTeamOS access
Get into the operating system
Day
Day 8–30
First Month
Courses 02–04 complete
Structure, compliance, operations — fully trained
First listing appointment
Using Bear Team pricing and staging systems
CRM set up and live
Pipeline organized and follow-up running
Day
Day 31–60
Month 2
First contract executed
Clean deal using Bear Team checklists
Course 05 started
Agent development — lead gen and buyer mastery
Personal brand active
Marketing toolkit deployed, content live
Day
Day 61–90
Month 3
First closing
Deal closed, commission in hand
Course 06 unlocked
Leadership track begins
Tier advancement on track
Projecting when you hit next split tier
Year
Year 1
Full Year
6+ closings
Auto-advance to Tier 2 — 70/30 split
Academy graduate
All 6 courses complete, certificate earned
Business running on systems
Not grinding — operating

What You Walk Away With

Every agent who completes BearTeam Academy is fully operational — no gaps, no guessing.

Commission clarity
Exact splits, cap model, and take-home math — no surprises ever
Transaction mastery
Full command of the process from contract to close, no gaps
Compliance confidence
Fair Housing, E&O, contracts, license law — fully covered
Lead system
A built-out lead generation system for the Orlando market
90-day plan
A business plan for your first quarter at Bear Team
BearTeamOS access
The operating system behind every top producer here

Real Outputs. Not Generic AI.

What Scout Can Do For You

Scout isn't a chatbot. It's a production tool. Every output is built around Bear Team systems and the Orlando market.

Follow-Up Sequences
Follow-Up Sequences
Give Scout a lead's situation. Get a personalized 5-touch email and text sequence — ready to send in 60 seconds.
Commission Calculator
Commission Calculator
Input your current split and volume. Scout shows what you'd net at Bear Team vs. where you are now — exact math.
Listing Presentation
Listing Presentation
Input the address and seller objections. Scout builds a custom talking track — pricing rationale, proof points, closes.
Geo Farm Scripts
Geo Farm Scripts
Input a neighborhood and price range. Scout writes the door-knock script, mailer copy, and follow-up text.
Weekly Business Audit
Weekly Business Audit
Tell Scout your calls, appointments, and closings. It diagnoses your bottleneck and tells you exactly what to fix.
Sphere Reactivation
Sphere Reactivation
Pick a contact type — past client, neighbor, referral. Scout writes the re-engagement message for the Orlando market.
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Ready to See If Bear Team Is the Right Fit?

Academy access is free for all Bear Team agents. The first step is a 15-minute call with Tom Songer, Team Lead.

Book 15 Min with TomTalk to Scout First

Tom Songer · Team Lead · Bear Team Real Estate · Orlando, FL

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I'm Coach — Bear Team's training assistant. Ask me anything about real estate practice, the Academy courses, or how to improve your production.