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Open house power up: A realtor’s guide

Housing Wire

Open houses are still a fundamental pillar of the business. NAR reports that 53% of home buyers visit open houses. So more than half of the buyers out there shopping, at some point in their search, will be visiting open houses. You may wonder, can weekdays be a good time to hold an open house?

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How to host a successful virtual open house: Tips from a broker

Housing Wire

Virtual open houses are a unique way to help you stand out from other agents as a tech-savvy marketer and can help get your listings in front of hundreds (possibly thousands) of potential buyers online. What is a virtual open house, and are they still worth it? That’s the gist of a virtual open house.

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

Much like lawyers needing to take a separate bar exam in each state they wish to practice in, real estate agents’ training and licensing requirements vary by state. This includes — but is not limited to — posting to the MLS, hosting open houses and getting creative with social media. We highly recommend The CE Shop.

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Recruiting real estate agents: A complete roadmap for 2024

Housing Wire

Newly licensed agents: 25% Newly licensed agents will require extensive training and coaching to start generating revenue for your brokerage. That said, recruiting newly licensed agents as junior agents for your top producers is an excellent way to keep them happy and train new agents at the same time.

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Best real estate apps for agents in 2024

Housing Wire

Summary Real estate marketing apps Lead generation and nurturing apps Open house apps Social media apps Property search app s Team communication & workflow apps Commercial real estate apps Safety apps Methodology The full picture FAQs Real estate marketing apps Pivo Real Estate Monthly price: free with $399.99

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How to become a part-time real estate agent & get clients — fast

Housing Wire

Related articles Free real estate practice exam + 7 study hacks to ace the real estate exam Real estate exam prep: The ultimate guide to acing your state’s real estate exam Step 2: Interview brokerages and select the best fit for you Notice I said “interview brokerages” — unlike a traditional job interview, you’ll be in the driver’s seat.

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5 steps to succeed as a real estate agent in a down market 

Housing Wire

Right now, I’m on the train of sending one email a week to prospective clients. We’ve got to attend industry conferences, take courses and read books and articles related to real estate. This can involve hosting open houses, reaching out to your sphere of influence and networking with other professionals in the industry.