A real estate broker is a professional who’s licensed to own and operate a brokerage, hire, and manage real estate agents, and represent buyers and sellers in realty transactions. Brokers earn a median salary of $70,400 and must meet educational and experiential requirements beyond those of agents and pass the broker licensing exam. These additional…
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Real Estate Broker Salary: How Much Do Brokers Make?
According to the NAR 2019 member profile, the median real estate broker salary in 2018 was $70,400. Although that’s the average, a real estate broker’s income potential is unlimited, and 36% of brokers made over $100,000. That said, there are many factors that can influence the average real estate brokers’ income potential. How Much Is…
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6 Best Real Estate CRMs for 2020
A real estate customer relationship management (CRM) tool is one that tracks buyer and seller leads throughout sales processes. We compared 19 platforms and chose the six best—including the best real estate CRM overall—based on price, tracking features, ease of use, customer service, and reporting options. Top 6 Real Estate CRMs for 2020 How We…
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How to Pass the Real Estate Broker Exam in 8 Steps
If you want to upgrade your license and become a real estate broker, you have to pass the broker’s exam. Start by reviewing licensing requirements for your state, then complete prelicensing courses, take prep courses, maintain a strict study schedule that includes practice exams, and finally, register and take the actual exam. Here are the…
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How to Become a Successful Real Estate Broker
A real estate broker has more career options than sales agents, like owning their brokerage and hiring agents, but there is also a higher level of responsibility, education, and experience required. We will show you how to become a real estate broker, plus discuss the advantages of taking this step in your professional development. It’s…
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How to Advertise Real Estate On Google
In order to grow your real estate income by finding clients online, you need to know how to advertise real estate on Google. Using Google AdWords for real estate in combination with an optimized landing page allows you to attract potential clients and build their trust with an automated system. Having an effective and profitable…
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7 Real Estate Broker Requirements
Industry experience, coursework, and passing grades on the licensing exam are just a few real estate broker requirements. However, becoming a broker allows you to do more than connect buyers and sellers, making it a good option for those ready to take the next step in their career. Here are the requirements to be a…
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What Are the Most Common Real Estate Continuing Education Requirements?
Real estate continuing education (CE) requirements vary by state but must be completed in every state as part of real estate license renewal and usually range between 12 to 30 hours in a two- to four-year renewal period. While professionals can complete coursework in-person, most states also accept online certifications through a state-approved school. How…
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6 Best Real Estate Schools in Illinois
To become a real estate agent in Illinois, one must complete 90 hours of classes and pass the real estate broker exam. While there are many real estate schools in Illinois to choose from to meet this requirement, we have determined the six best options based on a variety of needs and learning styles. Top…
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6 Best Real Estate Website Design Companies for 2019
The best real estate website design companies offer agents, teams, and brokerages the ability to capture more leads, solidify reputation, and gain more clients. We examined the best real estate website companies and reviewed them based on price, features, and other company offerings that agents could use to take their business to the next level….
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How to Renew Your Real Estate License
In order to continue to act as a real estate agent or broker, you must periodically renew your real estate license by your state’s deadline. Each state has different renewal rules, so be sure to determine your state’s specific requirements and complete continuing education classes before submitting paperwork to complete your real estate license renewal….
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6 Best Automotive CRMs for 2018
An automotive customer relationship management (CRM) tool helps organize daily work plans, internet leads and follow-up tasks. We reviewed 20 different automotive-specific and general use CRMs, comparing price and how each managed leads, reminders and inventory as well as if they included mobile access and system integrations order to determine the top six for small dealerships….
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