Real estate professionals in New York must take 22.5 hours of continuing education courses every two years to renew their licenses. This includes three hours of fair housing or discrimination classes and at least one hour of agency law. Online New York real estate continuing education course packages generally cost between $100 and $150. If…
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50 Real Estate Flashcards for Exam Prep [+ Free Download]
Real estate flashcards include concepts and questions that commonly appear on the real estate licensing exam. Studying with these flashcards allows students to master real estate topics and pass the exam with ease. To help aspiring agents, we’ve included 50 free real estate flashcards below that cover property law, finance, basic terminology, and ethics. However,…
23 Best Gifts for Real Estate Agents 2019
Gifts for real estate agents are given by buyers or sellers primarily to show appreciation for the services of their agent. Common gifts include custom food baskets, decor, and technology, but there are many to consider. To help you in your search, we found 23 real estate agent gifts that fit every budget. Here are…
Best Real Estate Coaches 2019: Ferry vs Buffini vs Proctor
A real estate coach is someone with a proven record of success in the industry who mentors agents/brokers towards business growth. Real estate coaching might include marketing and sales training, tips on getting leads, and client relationship guidance. We reviewed multiple coaches and landed on the top three based on popularity, effectiveness, and cost. Anyone…
Best Real Estate Companies to Work for 2019
A real estate company is a brokerage—either national or local—that employs licensed real estate agents who represent local buyers and sellers. We compared 11 national real estate brokerages and chose the six to work for—including the best overall—based on commissions, fees, training, brand recognition, and marketing efforts. Before you find the right brokerage to work…
California Real Estate License Renewal in 5 Steps
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. Preparing for California real…
How to Make Money in Real Estate: 36 Tips From the Pros
There are many ways to make money in real estate. Experienced real estate professionals suggest options such as selling niche listings (like FSBOs), engaging in mortgage lending and investing in tax liens. For advice on how to become profitable in the real estate industry, review the 36 tips from real estate experts below. Here are…
Top 25 New Real Estate Agent Tips from the Pros
If you are just beginning in real estate, having the right tools and advice can make the difference between accelerated career growth and plateauing—or worse, losing clients. To ensure you’re on the right path, we reached out to 25 top real estate pros for tips about how to be successful as a new agent. Here…
How to Become a Real Estate Agent in California in 8 Steps [+Free Checklist]
People who want to become a real estate agent in California should start by meeting the prelicensing education requirements and preparing an application. Once aspiring agents register for and pass the salesperson exam with a score of 70 percent, they should complete their application and start identifying markets and brokerages where they’d like to work….
Realtor Designations – Are They Really Worth it?
Real estate designations specify skills or expertise a real estate agent has acquired through additional training and experience. They make clients aware of any specializations, and increase your specific skills in areas of buying, selling and contract negotiations. This article will lay out the top real estate agent designations to acquire, how to get them,…
Real Estate Team Names: How to Build a Brand That Lasts
The most effective real estate team names can bolster your position in the marketplace. Incorporating such strategies as alliteration, slant rhymes, and creating positive emotions creates a memorable brand that resonates with potential clients. When it comes time to select an agency, we’ll show you how to be the one they remember. Why Some Real…
How to Become a Notary & Start Your Own Notary Business
A notary business is quick to start and some notaries can earn upwards of $30,000 per year of additional income, and requires as little as $200 to begin. Just filling out an application, meeting your state requirements, completing a few courses, securing a bond, and filing your paperwork will get you up and running. In…