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Real Estate Broker Salary: How Much Do Brokers Make?

By Allison Potts on January 17, 2020 | Real Estate, Real Estate Careers, What is | Comments (2)

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…

How to Become a Successful Real Estate Broker

By Allison Potts on January 16, 2020 | How To, Real Estate, Real Estate Careers | Comments (0)

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…

What Are the Most Common Real Estate Continuing Education Requirements?

By Allison Potts on December 13, 2019 | Real Estate, Real Estate Careers, What is | Comments (0)

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…

How to Renew Your Real Estate License

By Allison Potts on November 25, 2019 | How To, Real Estate, Real Estate Careers | Comments (0)

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….

Real Estate License Reciprocity & Portability Guide 2020

By Diana Bourgeois on November 13, 2019 | Real Estate, Real Estate Careers, Ultimate Guide | Comments (207)

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 Top Georgia Real Estate Post-license Courses 2020

By Jeffrey Steen on November 4, 2019 | Buyers Guide, Real Estate, Real Estate Careers | Comments (0)

In Georgia, new real estate agents are required to take a 25-hour, career-building post-licensing course and pass a course exam within one year of receiving a license. To help you choose the best post-licensing course, we evaluated various schools and chose the top six based on course format, variety, price, customer support, and reviews. Top…

Real Estate Continuing Education MA: Best Schools 2019

By Jeffrey Steen on October 28, 2019 | Buyers Guide, Real Estate, Real Estate Careers | Comments (0)

To renew your real estate agent or broker license in Massachusetts, 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. Real…

Top 6 Online Real Estate Schools 2019

By Diana Bourgeois on October 25, 2019 | Buyers Guide, Real Estate, Real Estate Careers | Comments (18)

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 10 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…

6 Best NC Real Estate Post-licensing Courses

By Jeffrey Steen on October 22, 2019 | Buyers Guide, Real Estate, Real Estate Careers | Comments (0)

North Carolina is a single licensure state, only issuing broker licenses. As part of licensing requirements, brokers must complete mandatory continuing education (CE) and post-licensing coursework in on-site classes. To help you meet post-licensing requirements, we chose the six best real estate schools in North Carolina based on price, course schedules, location, and customer reviews….

Maryland Real Estate License Renewal in 5 Steps

By Diana Bourgeois on October 22, 2019 | How To, Real Estate, Real Estate Careers | Comments (0)

In order for a license to remain active, Maryland real estate license renewal must be completed every two years for both salespersons and brokers. To meet renewal requirements, agents and brokers must complete requisite continuing education (CE) coursework and submit an online renewal application with accompanying fee. Brokers must also submit a credit report. While…

What Does a Social Media Manager Do?

By Kathy Haan on October 21, 2019 | Careers, What is | Comments (0)

A social media manager handles a business’ social media accounts by moderating comments, creating and scheduling content, analyzing performance, and managing digital marketing campaigns. They are experts in social media, and businesses hire social media managers so they can focus on other aspects of the business. A social media manager starts at $49 per month….

6 Best Real Estate Continuing Education Courses Texas

By Jeffrey Steen on October 18, 2019 | Buyers Guide, Real Estate, Real Estate Careers | Comments (0)

To maintain your Texas real estate license, you must complete 18 hours of continuing education (CE) credits every two years. To help you find the best Texas real estate continuing education courses, we evaluated many real estate schools and chose the six best based on price, course format, variety, and customer support. Top 6 Real…