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How rookie agents are faring during the pandemic

Housing Wire

Online training doesn’t always work. Although Paredes liked the flexibility of online classes and felt that they prepared him well for his licensing exams, other agents, like Augusta, Georgia-based eXp Realty agent Stacy Pullman, struggled with learning online.

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The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing

Housing Wire

Ken Sax, the designated real estate broker at Washington state-based Professional Realty Services International , said industry professionals are more likely to explore dual licensing opportunities during major shifts in the market. He did an open house on Sunday and had 70 people come through, but many were not prequalified yet.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Freedom Trail Realty School Best real estate schools in MA for career support Overall Rating: 4.9 6 months course access Ridgeline: All features of Base + Livestream option and Forms Training 101. out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5. 25 hrs livestream access.

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Bringing the real estate transaction to the end zone

Housing Wire

Terrence Murphy From the end zone to luxury open houses, Terrence Murphy is proof that an entrepreneurial spirit is the key to success in nearly everything. He leads TM5 Properties , powered by eXp Realty, which has won the Inc. I started TM5 with no broker help, no training or anything. 5000 several times.

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Gerry Bourgeois Promoted to Senior Advisor to CEO and COO

Lamacchia Realty

This comes roughly a year and a half after Gerry joined the Lamacchia Realty management team. Gerry initially joined Lamacchia Realty as a REALTOR ® in early 2019. Gerry is an absolute wealth of knowledge who is more obsessed with real estate, the economy, and improving things at Lamacchia Realty than most people I have met.

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How to get a Massachusetts real estate license in 5 easy steps

Housing Wire

Available online or in person, most approved Massachusetts real estate courses will teach you about the Commonwealth’s real estate law and provide the training you’ll need to move forward to take the licensing exam successfully. Pricing for prelicensing courses vary, but they generally cost between $200 and $600.

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9 Things to Know Before Selling a Home For Sale by Owner

Raleigh Realty

One last story and then we will dive in: One of my clients was told by three agents to list his home for $395,000 - Raleigh Realty advised we list for $400,000. Real estate agents have access to various comparative tools and have been trained on how to do this specialized research.