Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It’s a weird time to be a real estate agent , and I see it all around me here in the Denver metro. Brokers who rode the proverbial wave of real estate during the pandemic and have now had to reroute or pivot to figure out how to navigate a market that was once boasting the lowest rates in decades are disoriented.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

To help, we put together this guide to walk you through our nine-step system to recruit, nurture, and retain producing agents in 2024. Since they are in high demand, recruiting listing agents is a time-consuming process and will likely require extensive nurturing and competitive commission splits.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

A note about terminology In some states, an entry-level real estate salesperson is called a broker instead of an agent. Related articles Real estate broker vs. an agent? Related article The best real estate coaching programs for 2025 3. The terms used vary by state.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools equip real estate agents with unprecedented capabilities. Since real estate tech changes by the hour these days, we did a deep dive into the most helpful AI tools for real estate agents on the market today.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 24, 2024

While they may not be as trendy as they once were, a well-crafted real estate agent Facebook page is still the best way to generate leads on social media. Your Facebook page can help you build your personal brand, network with other agents across the country (hello, referral partners!)

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

If youre reading this article, youre not alone. Youve likely heard about real estate teams and how they can impact your career but what exactly are they, and why are so many agents joining or building teams? Joining a team may not be as beneficial for experienced agents who bring their book of business.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Not necessarily, thanks to two key concepts of real estate licensure we’re breaking down for you in this article — real estate license reciprocity and real estate license portability. Portability: Cooperative For more information, visit Alabama’s Real Estate Commission page.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a real estate agent, you may think clients should care more about their next home than your life story. And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’re interested in becoming a real estate agent in Illinois, you’ll be happy to hear that the path to getting your real estate license in the Prairie State doesn’t require as much of a time commitment as other states. 1] As a real estate broker in Illinois, it is not legal for you to work independently.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

Bonnie Williamson never intended to be a real estate agent. Back in the day it was newspaper articles and if you were lucky you might be able to get a print ad about something you had done or a house that you had sold.”. Real estate agents are busier than ever.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Real estate advice + top tech, lead gen & marketing tools — delivered to your inbox. Get expert advice, independent reviews and product recommendations from our editorial team of experienced real estate agents, brokers and coaches.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

We’ll break down everything you need to know about real estate referral fees, including how they work, typical referral fee rates, how to draft and manage referral agreements, and how to develop a successful referral network. Yet referrals are one of the best ways new agents can close more deals and earn more money.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Fleet Homes, Keller Williams Realty The full picture: Creative real estate listing descriptions Your listing descriptions are an important part of selling your listings for the highest possible price and in the shortest amount of time by appealing to the most amount of potential buyers and drawing them in.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 25, 2024

The right real estate brokerage software will help you gain market share, train, recruit, and retain more (and better) agents, and make more profits. To help you find the right tools for your business, we reviewed dozens of innovative real estate brokerage software platforms. That difference is everything.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

Related articles 8 effective mindset hacks from a top real estate coach 3. I have trained myself to keep a pen in my hand and stare at the page as if I am waiting to write down their answer. Related articles How to compete and win with your listing presentation (+ scripts) 5.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 27, 2024

In my last article, I touched on three of the challenges we had to overcome to achieve our growth goals. The first thing I focused on was agent management and training. I needed to ensure that if I added large amounts of agents to the company, we had the support to deliver what they needed.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2024

According to a report published Thursday by wire fraud prevention firm CertifID , real estate agents , brokers and title companies are increasingly being held accountable if a consumer loses money. Despite governing this issue, the code does not include a mandate for account matching.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

As an introverted real estate agent and coach, I know firsthand how challenging networking can be. I started Move Over Extroverts to teach other agents how to face their fears and clear this common hurdle. Buddy up with a mortgage lender, insurance rep, or real estate attorney and work the room together.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Want to learn how to get a real estate license in New York? In this article, well cover the five simple steps you’ll need to follow and recommend the best courses to complete the 77-hour course that New York State requires.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Remember — your prospective clients are glancing through dozens of agents’ websites. For instance, if you live in the Bay Area, include the phrase “Bay Area real estate agent” when convenient. Check out these examples: We reviewed dozens of agent, team and brokerage websites while writing this article.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

Its CRM offers real-time client activity monitoring, advanced search filtering, immediate notifications, and social profile integration — all designed to enhance agent productivity. Its focus on automation, efficiency, and ROI tracking makes it a powerful tool for modern real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. From completing your required coursework to taking the licensing exam, keep reading to learn how to become a real estate agent in Ohio. Ready to find a real estate brokerage?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As we edge towards 2024, the real estate landscape buzzes with both opportunities and uncertainties. With home prices expected to hold steady and even grow in many markets, real estate agents face a unique market shaped by shifting demographics, evolving buyer expectations and lingering economic uncertainties.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Colorado real estate exam includes 80 multiple-choice questions, and you’ll have 3.5 Youll need a passing grade of 75% to get your real estate license in Colorado. Pass the Colorado real estate exam Estimated cost: $44.95 I started my career as a buyers agent on a RE/MAX team.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 15, 2024

That’s why many successful real estate agents turn to a CRM, lead generation and marketing platform like Market Leader. In this Market Leader review, we’ll explore its features, pros and cons, pricing and some alternatives so you can determine if it’s right for you and your real estate business.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent looking to expand your reach or a newcomer eager to establish your digital footprint, ahead we delve into the best real estate lead generation websites for 2023. Mobile-friendly design: Like many of us, homebuyers are constantly on the go. per month plus $249.95

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Visit Aceable Agent Overview Aceable Agent has perfected their unique course package offerings to give students what they want most first, and by making other features optional. Most prospective real estate agents prefer the convenience of self-paced online learning they can complete anywhere.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever but they dont. Its up to us as agents to stay engaged and stay in contact with our clients. In this article, weve compiled 49 compelling real estate newsletter ideas and subject lines.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Real estate marketing isn’t just about posting a few property listings and hoping for the best. The most successful real estate agents aren’t always the ones with the most experience — but rather those who know how to leverage the best real estate marketing companies and digital tools for their success.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

Getting your real estate license in California can take as little as 7.5 We’ll show you how to get a real estate agent in California, taking you through the process step-by-step. You’ll begin by fulfilling the required 135 California real estate course hours. Your last step?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

Because in both instances, they first had their homes valued by real estate agents, not appraisers. But the owner felt that a real estate agent could do the same type of valuation as an appraiser. And the agent they initially used was less expensive than hiring a certified appraiser.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, plenty of customizable real estate lead generation tools exist to make your life easier. In this article, we explore nine exceptional real estate lead generation companies that can supercharge your lead generation efforts, each with its unique strengths and limitations.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Check out Highnote Related articles How to get listings in real estate — 11 proven strategies for 2024 How to prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA) report 12 proven real estate scripts that boost confidence & earn more business 7 tips for winning more real estate listings Arrive early.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

Offrs is a predictive analytics tool that generates listing leads for real estate agents. Offrs does the bulk of the work for you and as an agent, you get to jump in when leads have been pinpointed and then qualified, saving you time, energy, and money. Want more listings this year? Want to learn more?

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2024

Complete a 40-hour prelicensing course Before you can sit for the Massachusetts real estate licensing exam, you must complete 40 hours of approved prelicensing education. You’ll need to pass the Massachusetts real estate exam within two years or retake the course if the second anniversary of your course completion passes.

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