In order to continue to act as a real estate agent or broker, you must periodically renew your real estate license by your state’s deadline. Each state has different renewal rules, so be sure to determine your state’s specific requirements and complete continuing education classes before submitting paperwork to complete your real estate license renewal….
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Top 13 Real Estate Certifications & Designations 2020
Real estate certifications are specializations agents and other real estate professionals can earn from real estate organizations. Agents and brokers can expand their expertise and grow their business by choosing certifications and designations consistent with their professional niche. Generally, applicants must meet education and experience requirements to earn real estate designations. Popular real estate certifications…
Top 15 Ways to Generate Real Estate Buyer Leads
Buyers are the foundation of your real estate sales. That’s why generating leads for people looking to purchase a home is so important. You can generate real estate buyer leads through a paid service or through means such as referrals and campaigns. Generating buyer leads is the single most effective way to increase your business…
6 Best Accredited Real Estate Schools 2020
All real estate schools need to be approved by the state to offer valid courses for real estate education. However, some students prefer schools with additional industry accreditations like ARELLO and IDECC. To find the top accredited schools, we analyzed more than a dozen and chose the six best based on price, courses, reviews, and…
Real Estate Continuing Education MA: Best Schools
To renew your real estate agent or broker license in Massachusetts (MA), you need to complete 12 hours of continuing education courses every two years. Each real estate school offers a different method of learning, so we chose the best Massachusetts real estate continuing education courses based on price, reviews, course format, and course variety….
6 Best Real Estate Broker Course Providers 2020
A real estate broker’s license lets the holder establish a real estate firm or manage a team of agents. However, professionals must first complete real estate broker courses to qualify for the exam and attend more to maintain their broker’s license. We evaluated a dozen real estate broker course providers to determine the top six…
6 Best Real Estate CRMs for 2020
A real estate customer relationship management (CRM) tool is one that tracks buyer and seller leads throughout sales processes. We compared 19 platforms and chose the six best—including the best real estate CRM overall—based on price, tracking features, ease of use, customer service, and reporting options. Top 6 Real Estate CRMs for 2020 How We…
6 Best Free Real Estate CRMs for 2020
Tracking leads manually is time-consuming and takes away from time you could be selling. A reliable, free CRM, however, gives agents the tools they need to streamline lead management without paying an upfront cost. We reviewed 10 free CRMs and chose the six best—including the best overall—based on the number of contacts allowed, lead capture…
6 Best Online Real Estate Courses for Texas 2020
Online real estate courses can provide aspiring Texas agents with necessary prelicensing and continuing education (CE) credits via the web or mobile app. We reviewed 10 schools that offer these courses in Texas and chose the top six, including the best overall, based on price, curriculum, money-back guarantees, and ease of use. Top 6 Online…
A Beginners Guide to Real Estate Farming 2020
Real estate farming is the process of selecting and marketing within a specific geographic area. When agents “farm” an area, they focus their lead generation efforts, advertising, and marketing in one place. The term may seem old-fashioned, but farming helps agents grow and nurture future business much like planting seeds on a farm. How Real…
Top 19 Tips for Real Estate Prospecting
Real estate prospecting is the process of cultivating leads to generate new business. Prospecting is a mix of sourcing new leads, leveraging social networks to discover new opportunities, and engaging in community events to boost brand visibility. Successful agents commit a consistent amount of their time to prospecting; we recommend you spend at least one…
6 Best Real Estate Lead Generation Companies 2020
Real estate lead generation software enables agents to capture, organize, and nurture leads from a variety of sources. We looked at many lead generation platforms to determine the top six, including the best overall. We evaluated each software based on price, ease of use, customer support, and features like IDX integration, blogging, and email marketing…