A part-time real estate agent spends fewer than 40 hours per week representing buyers or sellers for property transactions. Being a part-time real estate agent can provide a flexible schedule and a five-figure income. However, being a real estate agent part-time will result in less income than full-time agents, making this best for people with…
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Kaylee Strozyk
Kaylee Strozyk is a regular contributor for Fit Small Business, specializing in real estate. She’s a freelance copywriter for real estate and home improvement businesses, and runs a blog at Mamaandmore.com, which has been featured on Today.com.
When she’s not writing, she’s either playing with her two small children, looking at houses, building or painting something, or flipping around at her ninja gym.
How to Get a Commercial Real Estate License in 4 Steps
Agents with a commercial real estate license have an average income double that of residential agents, with many agents bringing home six and seven figures. This is because commercial properties tend to be priced higher and transactions are more complex. However, this specialization requires additional skills and knowledge to serve the needs of landlords and…
Real Estate Agent Salary: How Much Do Real Estate Agents Make?
According to the National Association of Realtors, the median real estate agent salary was $49,700 in 2019. However, almost all real estate agents work as independent contractors within their brokerages and earn income by collecting money on a commission basis rather than drawing a salary, and factors like the number of hours worked and years…
How to Become a Real Estate Appraiser
A real estate appraiser estimates the market value of commercial or residential property. The requirements for becoming an appraiser differ by state, but national requirements dictate that candidates must have college-level education, complete prelicensing courses, acquire industry experience, and pass the appraiser exam. Visit your state’s licensing board to confirm state-specific requirements. Becoming a real…
Best Real Estate Continuing Education MN Classes & Schools
To renew your real estate license in Minnesota (MN), you are required to complete 15 hours of approved continuing education (CE) courses each calendar year. Within a two-year cycle, you must submit a total of 30 hours of CE by June 30. Here are the best real estate continuing education MN course providers based on…
Best Real Estate Continuing Education Providers 2020
Continuing education is required of every real estate agent, with specific requirements set by state real estate commissions. While the terms and frequency may vary with location, real estate continuing education can be an easy requirement to fulfill with the right provider. We reviewed the six best continuing education for real estate agents. Real estate…
Real Estate License Reciprocity & Portability Guide 2020
Real estate license reciprocity gives licensed agents the opportunity to secure a license in a new state without completing all licensing requirements. Real estate portability lets out-of-state agents conduct transactions within specific states, based on local laws. To help agents understand both of these, we compiled license reciprocity and portability rules for all 50 states….
6 Best Home Inspector Training Schools 2020
Home inspector training varies by state but generally includes online courses and field training for inspecting structures, mechanicals, and other parts of residential properties. We compared dozens of home inspection training programs and identified the six best options—including the best overall—based on factors like price, course availability and format, customer support, and student reviews. How…
6 Best Online Real Estate Appraiser Training Providers 2020
Real estate appraiser training teaches you how to determine the value of property according to state and national guidelines in preparation for the appraiser licensing exam. We considered dozens of online appraisal classes and picked the six best—including the best overall—based on pricing, geographic availability, format, and platform ease of use. Real estate appraiser classes…
6 Best California Real Estate Exam Prep Providers 2020
California real estate exam prep includes a mix of study materials and structured courses that prepare students to take and pass the real estate licensing exam. We reviewed 10 options, landing on the top six based on the cost, money-back guarantee, study materials, and other important criteria. How We Evaluated California Real Estate Exam Prep…
6 Best Texas Real Estate Exam Prep Providers 2020
Texas real estate exam prep materials are designed to help aspiring agents pass their licensure exam; these materials include in-person classes, practice tests, and flashcards, among other study aids. We reviewed 10 real estate exam prep solutions to find the six best (including the best overall) based on price, study aids, delivery methods, and usability….
How to Choose a Real Estate Company to Work For
In the first year of your real estate agent career, you may notice that a large portion of agents leave your real estate company. While many agents don’t stay with their first brokerage very long, that is likely because they chose the wrong one to begin with. When you’re deciding how to choose a real…