Do you have a passion for design? Do you understand how to make a room look larger without knocking down a single wall, or how to turn a ho-hum entranceway into something that takes a guest’s breath away? Then you might have what it takes to start a professional home staging business. However, it takes…
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6 Best Real Estate Lead Generation Websites for 2021
In order to grow successfully in real estate, you need to have a lead generation strategy. Real estate lead generation websites can be invaluable tools to bring qualified, ready-to-buy leads right to your inbox. We examined many of these platforms based on ROI, lead quality, and customer service, and chose the six best real estate…
The 9-Step Guide to Starting a Real Estate Brokerage
If you are a self-starter with an incredible work ethic and can truly bring out the best in other real estate agents—making them successful—you may be the perfect candidate to start your own real estate brokerage. However, there are a number of steps you need to take, like creating a business plan, before you can…
23 Easy-to-Use Real Estate Website Templates & Themes
Real estate website templates provide the framework for constructing your website, helping to create the perfect brand and user experience. We searched for the best real estate website templates offered for WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and GoDaddy. All of our selected templates are fast, mobile-friendly, allow IDX integration, and can generate seller leads for a price…
29 Easy Real Estate Marketing Ideas & Strategies for Success
Real estate marketing will be the success or failure of your real estate career. As a real estate agent, you must embrace that you are a “walking billboard.” You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Think wisely what type of marketing you want to do and the potential return you will…
6 Best Virtual Staging Software for 2021
Virtual staging is the process of adding digital furnishing to a picture of an empty room to make it more appealing to potential buyers online. We looked at many virtual staging software to choose the six best based on price, quality, customer service, and turnaround time as well as any extra services that may be…
6 Top Real Estate Website Builders
A real estate website builder helps real estate agents create an online presence to showcase properties they’re selling and to promote their brand to potential buyers. We reviewed 13 real estate website builders and narrowed it down to the top six based on price, features, ease of use, lead generation, and best fit for users….
How Real Estate Commission Splits Work
A real estate commission split is the percentage that agents and brokers get when they help a buyer or seller close on a property. Average real estate commission splits traditionally range from 50/50 to 70/30, largely depending on the brokerage you work for and the market you are working in. This guide will help you…
Best Online Contractor License Schools for 2021
Online contractor license schools help aspiring builders meet state-specific licensing requirements with on-demand courses. We reviewed general contractor schools available nationally and chose the top three; we also included the best schools in California, Florida, and Michigan to represent major regions. All schools were reviewed based on pricing, course format, reviews, and customer support. How…
115 Real Estate Words to Spice Up Your Property Listings
Adding descriptive real estate words to your listings can help them stand out and generate more inquiries, leads, and make the sale faster. Use these words in both the interior and exterior listing description. To engage potential buyers with well-written listings, try using some of the best descriptive real estate words suggested below. Here are…
Becoming a Part-time Real Estate Agent—Can It Work for You?
A part-time real estate agent spends fewer than 40 hours per week representing buyers or sellers for property transactions. Being a part-time real estate agent can provide a flexible schedule and a five-figure income. However, being a real estate agent part-time will result in less income than full-time agents, making this best for people with…
How to Get a Commercial Real Estate License in 4 Steps
Agents with a commercial real estate license have an average income double that of residential agents, with many agents bringing home six and seven figures. This is because commercial properties tend to be priced higher and transactions are more complex. However, this specialization requires additional skills and knowledge to serve the needs of landlords and…