A real estate appraiser is someone who estimates the market value of real estate. Specializing in either residential or commercial properties, a real estate appraiser is often called upon to estimate values prior to important property events such as a sale. Here are the five steps to take to become a real estate appraiser. Step…
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Top 25 Real Estate Website Design Ideas & Tips from the Pros
The most effective real estate websites present information clearly and concisely. We asked 25 top-producing real estate agents, brokers, and website designers for their best real estate website ideas and tips to do so. These experts were willing to share real estate website tips from site design to content inclusion that will give your business…
How to Become a Real Estate Broker in 3 Steps
To become a real estate broker requires additional education and licensing, and it allows the broker to work on their own or hire agents to assist them. This guide will show you how to become a real estate broker, the requirements involved, how much it costs, and helps determine if becoming a real estate broker…
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. As you are…
Best Real Estate Conference & Convention Guide 2018 + 10 Networking Tips
Attending a real estate conference or convention is an incredible opportunity to network and learn cutting-edge information that can bolster your career. We put together this list of the 18 most useful real estate conferences happening in 2018 plus 10 networking tips for getting the most out of the conferences you decide to attend. If…
6 Best Real Estate Marketing Companies for 2018
Real estate marketing companies help to expand awareness, drive leads, and push you ahead of the competition in your market. We examined the top six real estate marketing companies in 2018, comparing features, pricing, and available services. Best Real Estate Marketing Company Summary Table How We Evaluated Real Estate Marketing Companies In reviewing the top…
Real Estate Broker vs Agent: The Differences Explained
A real estate agent is anyone who has earned a real estate license. A real estate broker is an agent who has also passed their broker license exam. The primary difference between a real estate agent and broker is that a broker can own a real estate firm or hire agents to work for them….
How to Become a Home Inspector in 8 Steps
A home inspector is a person who conducts a thorough visual inspection of a home and its major elements prior to purchase. This article examines how to become a home inspector in eight steps, including license and training requirements. With an average annual income of over $50,000, a home inspector salary can offer a solid…
FSBO Leads: Providers, Costs & How to Convert Them
For sale by owner (FSBO) listings are properties that are listed for sale by their owners directly and not represented by a real estate agent. They can be one of the most effective leads you target as a new agent because they present strong opportunities with owners who are motivated to sell. This article will…
52 Creative Real Estate Marketing Ideas & Strategies
Creating a marketing plan and need some new real estate marketing ideas? We put together the ultimate list of great marketing advice from top-producing agents from all around the country. From virtual open houses to marketing for millennials, you’ll find everything you need here to kick start your marketing campaign. Here are 52 of the…
Real Estate Farming – How to Choose and Dominate a Farm Area
Real estate farming is the act of focusing the bulk of your marketing efforts on a specific area (geographic farming) or certain types of clients (demographic farming) as an expert in that area. Real estate farming equates your marketing efforts to sowing seeds on a farm. Here’s how to choose and dominate a real estate…
4 Real Estate Videos Every Agent Needs to Master & 15 Pro Tips
Real estate videos are visual tours used by realtors and investors to highlight the positive attributes of a property available for sale. According to Mashable, 73% of homeowners prefer to hire listing agents who use online video. This article will show you four real estate videos every agent needs to master, describe the equipment you…
