Every state requires real estate agents and brokers to periodically renew their licenses. Oregon real estate license renewals are due every two years and require you to complete 30 hours of continuing education (CE) credit hours and submit a renewal fee. Since Oregon is a single-licensure state, all brokers have the same license renewal requirements….
How to Pass the Real Estate Broker Exam in 8 Steps
If you want to upgrade your license and become a real estate broker, you have to pass the broker’s exam. Start by reviewing licensing requirements for your state, then complete prelicensing courses, take prep courses, maintain a strict study schedule that includes practice exams, and finally, register and take the actual exam. Here are the…
How to Become a Successful Real Estate Broker
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…
13 Real Estate Horror Stories—And How to Avoid Them
Working in real estate can be challenging. In fact, some agents face truly awful situations—ones their training never prepared them for. The horror stories we’ve collected below can happen to any agent, so be sure to review them closely and take note of recommended ways of avoiding them. Here are the 13 worst real estate…
Top 38 Real Estate Photography Tips & Mistakes to Avoid
Using quality photos in real estate listings can mean more leads and sales. Capture the best images by making the space look its best and using high-quality equipment. For more guidance, we talked to the professionals and asked them for their best real estate photography tips and resources to help you sell more homes. Our…
Maryland Real Estate License Renewal in 5 Steps
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…
6 Best Matterport Competitors
Matterport is well-known real estate virtual tour creation software, but many agents consider it too expensive so actively seek out alternatives. To help, we identified the six best Matterport competitors based on pricing, features, and equipment needed to create 3D virtual tours. We also considered customer reviews and support options. Top 6 Matterport Competitors 2019…
6 Best Real Estate Continuing Education Courses Texas
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…
Top 36 Real Estate Brochure Templates to Impress Your Clients
Professionally printed real estate brochures are more expensive than flyers, but they’re extremely impressive. If your brochures are eye-catching, potential clients are more likely to keep them and call when they’re ready to buy or sell. We gathered some of the best real estate brochure templates to help agents, teams, and property managers. Created by:…
6 Best Real Estate Photo Editing Software & Solutions
Real estate photo editing software gives agents the ability to correct the defects in and make improvements to property photos. Because agents prefer a mix of do-it-yourself and outsourced professional editing options, we opted to review dozens in both categories and chose the six best based on price, features, customer reviews, usability, and customer service….
Texas Real Estate License Renewal in 4 Steps
Texas real estate license renewal is required for every Texas agent every two years. As an active real estate salesperson or broker, you must complete at least 18 continuing education (CE) course hours and submit the appropriate documents by the due date with your renewal fee, which ranges from $110 to $457. If you’re looking…
6 Best Real Estate Graphic Design Companies
Real estate graphic design companies help agents and brokers produce visual marketing materials in collaboration with outsourced design specialists. To help realty professionals find the best, we reviewed more than a dozen companies and chose the top six based on price, features, turnaround time, revisions, and customer service. Top 6 Real Estate Graphic Design Companies…