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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….

A WordPress IDX website is a website that connects to the MLS and lets visitors search available property listings. This type of site is ideal for independent agents who want to capture leads using their own domain. To build one, sign up for hosting, choose an IDX WordPress theme, and then customize the design. An…

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…

Real estate prospecting letters are personalized notes sent to individuals or business owners to generate buyer or seller leads. When well-written, these real estate letters build community relationships and uncover new leads, thus potentially increasing overall real estate sales. Real estate agents interested in generating leads through prospecting letters should consider using proven templates for…