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How to Start a Real Estate Brokerage in 11 Steps

By Diana Bourgeois on April 1, 2019 | Brokerages, How To, Real Estate | Comments (1)

A real estate brokerage includes one or more agents who act on behalf of a managing broker. Only licensed brokers may start a brokerage; to start one, acquire a license, create a business plan, secure funding, and hire agents. These agents then work with you, the broker, and split commissions on their sales. Here is…

6 Best Real Estate Broker Software 2019

By Kiah Treece on March 29, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Real Estate, Real Estate Tools | Comments (0)

Real estate broker software is used to streamline broker-specific tasks like agent and transaction management. We compared 12 broker software options and narrowed it down to the six best—including the best overall—based on price, ease of use, and features like team management, accounting, commission tracking, and reporting. Top 6 Real Estate Broker Software 2019 How…

How to Get Real Estate Leads on Craigslist in 10 Steps

By Kiah Treece on March 19, 2019 | How To, Real Estate, Real Estate Sales | Comments (0)

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. Here…

How to Become a Commercial Real Estate Broker in 11 Steps

By Kiah Treece on March 15, 2019 | Brokerages, How To, Real Estate | Comments (1)

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….

How to Build an IDX Real Estate Website With WordPress

By Diana Bourgeois on March 7, 2019 | How To, Real Estate, Real Estate Marketing | Comments (35)

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. vs Kunversion+: Pricing & Features in 2019

By Kiah Treece on March 5, 2019 | Real Estate, Real Estate Sales, Versus | Comments (0)

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…

14 Free Real Estate Prospecting Letter Templates That Work

By Diana Bourgeois on March 1, 2019 | Real Estate, Real Estate Sales, Templates | Comments (6)

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…

Real Estate Drone Photography & Video Guide 2019

By Kiah Treece on February 28, 2019 | Real Estate, Real Estate Marketing, What is | Comments (18)

Real estate drone photography and videos can be used to show sweeping aerial views of a property’s acreage, home features, and other property highlights. Utilizing drone photography is a good idea if you’re a luxury real estate agent with room in your budget for expensive equipment or shoots. This can lead to higher-quality prospects. What…

Real Estate Exam Prep: Ace Your Real Estate Test

By Kiah Treece on February 28, 2019 | Real Estate, Real Estate Careers, What is | Comments (0)

The real estate exam is a test covering state-specific and national real estate topics; it is a required part of licensure. To pass this test, students should engage in thorough real estate exam prep, including taking prep courses, completing practice exams, and learning pro tips and best practices to increase confidence. What You Need to…