Kiah Treece

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. Top 6 Real Estate…

With nearly 190 million monthly visitors, Zillow is the leading online real estate marketplace. A compelling Zillow profile is essential for agents who want to convert those visitors into warm leads. To create one, sign up on Zillow.com and craft an agent account with professional photography, positive reviews, and a strong call to action. Creating…

Real estate broker software is used to streamline broker-specific tasks like agent and transaction management. We compared 12 broker software options and narrowed it down to the six best—including the best overall—based on price, ease of use, and features like team management, accounting, commission tracking, and reporting. Top 6 Real Estate Broker Software 2019 How…

Illinois requires all real estate professionals who represent buyers and sellers to become brokers. To earn an Illinois real estate license, fulfill pre-licensing education requirements, pass the broker exam, identify a managing broker to oversee you, and complete a license application. Once licensed, brokers must take a 30-hour post-license course before their first license renewal….

Craigslist is a text-based, bulletin board-style platform for posting ads, sharing community information, and buying/selling goods. The platform isn’t real estate-specific, but it’s a simple way for agents to share free listings with a local audience and generate buyer leads. Optimize your own listing posts with high-quality images, calls to action, and well-structured copy. Agents…

Commercial real estate brokers specialize in the sale of office buildings, hotels, industrial centers, and retail spaces. Unlike residential brokers, commercial brokers help clients navigate zoning issues and obstacles unique to commercial listings. To become a commercial broker, gain experience as a general real estate agent, then pass the broker’s exam and build your network….

A broker is a licensed agent who can legally oversee other Realtors or work independent of an agency. To pass the brokers exam, start by reviewing licensing requirements for your state, then complete pre-licensing courses, take prep courses, maintain a strict study schedule that includes practice exams, and finally, register and take the actual exam….

Commissions Inc. (CINC) and Kunversion+ (formerly Kunversion) are real estate-specific lead generation platforms with internet data exchange (IDX) capabilities, customer relationship management (CRM) tools, and agent management tools. Pricing isn’t available for either one because both offer custom packages. Choose CINC if you want robust lead generation tools with extensive training options and Kunversion+ if…

The real estate exam is a test covering state-specific and national real estate topics; it is a required part of licensure. To pass this test, students should engage in thorough real estate exam prep, including taking prep courses, completing practice exams, and learning pro tips and best practices to increase confidence. Preparing for the real…