It might seem difficult to save for retirement as a real estate agent when you’re not sure what your income will be from month to month, or when you don’t have an employer-sponsored 401(k). That doesn’t mean it’s impossible, however. Preparing for retirement is…
It’s time to redefine how you think of the word “networking.” As a real estate agent, you likely have a fun and welcoming personality, and are thus networking all the time—but for too long, the word has implied pressure and that you’re simply talking…
Getting involved in real estate can be both rewarding and lucrative. Whether you’re a novice home flipper, a licensed professional or fall somewhere in the middle, real estate done right can be financially life-changing. If you’re looking to rent a property or potentially buy…
New real estate agents may find it difficult to establish themselves as a local expert in real estate—especially when they’re competing against seasoned professionals. One often overlooked way to gain experience and insight into a local real estate market is to help renters seeking…
Housing market predictions come from a thorough and educated analysis of real estate trends. History usually repeats itself, so accurate predictions can often be made by analyzing patterns within the market. When the economy is doing well and the housing market is stable, the…
As a new real estate agent, you have been doing all of the “right” things to launch your career. You’re networking. You’re learning about your market. You’re working on a prospects list. Still, getting started in real estate can be challenging, especially in the…
As a new real estate agent, it can be difficult to know where to focus your time and money on advertising. Where do you begin—especially when you haven’t earned a dime in commission? To answer that question, we connected with some top real estate…
The function of a homeowners association (HOA) is to protect and enhance the common areas of that association. Homeowners associations can consist of anything from 10 to 3,000 homes, which could be single-family, townhomes, condos, or a mix. The HOA might be responsible for…
Real estate appraisers are crucial players in many home sales. Ordinarily, the mortgage provider hires the appraiser, after a purchase has been agreed on and a home loan has been applied for, to determine the value of the home and whether it makes sense…
With the wide range of career paths available to real estate professionals, each agent has a different story to tell. In this series, we bring you the stories of successful individuals who’ve taken their real estate careers in various directions. We sat down with…
As a real estate agent, your income is determined by your ability to close the deal. To successfully master the art of real estate negotiations, you’ll want to find the most creative and powerful negotiation strategies. Finding clients is only the first step in…
As a new real estate agent, you may want to spend time researching the benefits of marketing to short sale clients. Successful short sale agents can generate significant amounts of commissions in much shorter amounts of closing time. They often have very happy, relieved,…
When people are thinking about buying a house, 42% first look for properties online. Only 14% contact a real estate agent to begin their search. Furthermore, 82% of buyers find online websites to be the most useful source of information on properties, according to…
Once you’ve earned your real estate license, you’re going to need a healthy pipeline of prospects to support your real estate career and help keep your business afloat and thriving. One way to build up that pipeline is through time-tested real estate prospecting plays.…
As a real estate agent, one of your most important roles is that of marketer. You’re marketing your clients’ properties. You’re marketing your community to potential buyers. You’re constantly marketing yourself and your services. Are you new to the business? Keep reading for some…
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