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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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.
25 Real Estate Statistics You Should Know
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…
6 Best Real Estate Continuing Education Schools & Courses: Florida
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…
How to Become a Real Estate Agent
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….
Top 13 Real Estate Certifications & Designations 2020
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…
6 Best Accredited Real Estate Schools 2020
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…
Real Estate Continuing Education MA: Best Schools
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….
6 Best Real Estate Broker Course Providers 2020
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…
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…
6 Best Free Real Estate CRMs for 2020
Tracking leads manually is time-consuming and takes away from time you could be selling. A reliable, free CRM, however, gives agents the tools they need to streamline lead management without paying an upfront cost. We reviewed 10 free CRMs and chose the six best—including the best overall—based on the number of contacts allowed, lead capture…
6 Best Online Real Estate Courses for Texas 2020
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…
Top 6 Online Real Estate Schools 2020
The best online real estate schools offer web-based classes to help aspiring real estate agents and brokers pass their real estate licensing exam and gain continuing education credits. We reviewed many schools and landed on the six best—including the best real estate school overall—based on price, availability, coursework, study aids, and success rates. Best Online…