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Allison Potts

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Allison Potts

Allison Potts is an editor and resident technology geek for Fit Small Business, working with our sales, marketing, and real estate team to provide tips, in-depth software recommendations, and step-by-step instruction for business owners, agents, brokers, and related professionals. She also brings over 15 years of experience in the B2B sales and marketing industry.

Allison enjoys spending time with her family, the outdoors, and strong coffee or wine, but not necessarily in that order.

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How to Renew Your California Real Estate License

By Allison Potts on December 10, 2020 | How To, Real Estate, Real Estate Careers

California real estate agent license renewal must happen every four years to keep a license active; renewal requirements include the completion of 45 clock hours of mandatory continuing (CE) coursework and submission of course completion proof to the state of California. Coursework must be completed within 90 days of license expiration. These are the five…

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Top 13 Ways to Generate Real Estate Leads

By Allison Potts on November 24, 2020 | Real Estate, Real Estate Sales, Tip List

A real estate lead is someone looking to buy, sell, or rent a property. The more leads you have, the better your odds will be to close a deal. Therefore, your business depends on maintaining a steady stream of incoming new prospective clients, which is a process known as real estate lead generation. Agents can…

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Best & Worst States to Start a Home Staging Business

By Allison Potts on November 9, 2020 | Data-Driven Reports, Real Estate, Real Estate Marketing

Do you have a passion for design? Do you understand how to make a room look larger without knocking down a single wall, or how to turn a ho-hum entranceway into something that takes a guest’s breath away? Then you might have what it takes to start a professional home staging business. However, it takes…

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6 Best Microsoft Teams Alternatives for 2021

By Allison Potts on October 7, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Sales, Sales Tools

Microsoft Teams offers free and paid plans to help remote workers stay connected. However, teams working outside of the Microsoft 365 platform may be better off with another option for communication. Therefore, we looked at various team chat and collaboration tools that provide similar user-friendly features, comparable per user prices, and clear video calling to…

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25 Real Estate Statistics You Should Know

By Allison Potts on September 17, 2020 | Real Estate, Real Estate Trends, Statistics

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Real estate statistics give buyers and agents data-based insight into the constantly shifting housing market. This can be helpful when setting buying expectations, finding the right property, and negotiating the right price for a home. For the most accurate look at the current real estate market, review our 25 statistics below.   1. 40.6% of…

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6 Best Real Estate Continuing Education Schools & Courses: Florida

By Allison Potts on September 14, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Real Estate, Real Estate Careers

In Florida, real estate agents are required to complete 14 hours of continuing education courses every two years. After researching many different schools, we chose the best six real estate continuing education providers in Florida based on the most relevant and specific criteria. How We Evaluated Real Estate Continuing Education Providers for Florida There are…

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent

By Allison Potts on July 22, 2020 | How To, Real Estate, Real Estate Careers

A real estate agent is someone legally licensed to represent buyers and sellers in property transactions. While the specific licensing criteria differ by state, to become a real estate agent, you must meet state requirements, complete prelicensing classes, pass the exam, find a sponsoring broker, and submit an application to the state real estate board….

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Top 13 Real Estate Certifications & Designations 2020

By Allison Potts on July 17, 2020 | How To, Real Estate, Real Estate Careers

Real estate certifications are specializations agents and other real estate professionals can earn from real estate organizations. Agents and brokers can expand their expertise and grow their business by choosing certifications and designations consistent with their professional niche. Generally, applicants must meet education and experience requirements to earn real estate designations. Popular real estate certifications…

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6 Best Accredited Real Estate Schools 2020

By Allison Potts on July 9, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Real Estate, Real Estate Terms

All real estate schools need to be approved by the state to offer valid courses for real estate education. However, some students prefer schools with additional industry accreditations like ARELLO and IDECC. To find the top accredited schools, we analyzed more than a dozen and chose the six best based on price, courses, reviews, and…

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Real Estate Continuing Education MA: Best Schools

By Allison Potts on July 1, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Real Estate, Real Estate Careers

To renew your real estate agent or broker license in Massachusetts (MA), you need to complete 12 hours of continuing education courses every two years. Each real estate school offers a different method of learning, so we chose the best Massachusetts real estate continuing education courses based on price, reviews, course format, and course variety….

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6 Best Real Estate Broker Course Providers 2020

By Allison Potts on June 30, 2020 | Brokerages, Buyer's Guide, Real Estate

A real estate broker’s license lets the holder establish a real estate firm or manage a team of agents. However, professionals must first complete real estate broker courses to qualify for the exam and attend more to maintain their broker’s license. We evaluated a dozen real estate broker course providers to determine the top six…

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6 Best Online Real Estate Courses for Texas 2020

By Allison Potts on June 12, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Real Estate, Real Estate Careers

Online real estate courses can provide aspiring Texas agents with necessary prelicensing and continuing education (CE) credits via the web or mobile app. We reviewed 10 schools that offer these courses in Texas and chose the top six, including the best overall, based on price, curriculum, money-back guarantees, and ease of use. Top 6 Online…

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