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Why the US MLS system is the envy of other countries

Housing Wire

As an Irish immigrant to the United States in 1996 who became a real estate broker in 2000, I can tell you this: The U.S. They also had to pay for the brokerage sign outside their home, newspaper advertising, online ads and the brochures for potential buyers. Home buyers like my mother and father outside the U.S.

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How to get a real estate license in Ohio (OH) in 5 steps

Housing Wire

3] [4] Step 2: Select a sponsoring real estate brokerage The state of Ohio requires anyone who wants to be licensed as a real estate agent to be sponsored by a brokerage before they take the licensing exam. Ready to find a real estate brokerage? Look for a broker who specializes in that niche.

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

Housing Wire

How getting a real estate license in Illinois is different from other states While most states call the professional who represents a buyer or a seller of commercial or residential real estate a “real estate agent,” Illinois calls this individual a “real estate broker.” Ready to find a real estate brokerage?

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U.S. Housing Market Collapse? Nowhere in Sight

Empire Appraisal Group

Scary times: builders are slashing home prices and slowing construction as buyers pull back, survey shows” (MarketWatch). The housing market is entering the ‘most significant contraction in activity since 2006,’ says Freddie Mac economist” (Fortune). “Homebuilder confidence suffers near-record plunge” (Newsweek). All rights reserved.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Requirements to get your real estate license in Texas Getting your real estate license in Texas comes down to fulfilling your qualifying education requirement, applying for your license, getting your background check, taking and passing the exam, and finding a sponsoring brokerage.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

Excerpts from the letter: … including, but not limited to, experience in real estate market analysis and real estate brokerage, including: • Evaluating and pricing residential real estate. Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process. percent the previous week.

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The 7 Craziest Mistakes Realtors Make in Fort Hood, TX

Hood Homes Blog

They want their home where the buyers are. The buyers are on Zillow. Everyone looking for a home between 1500-2000 square feet are not going to see yours. It can be the only way to find a home with the mature trees that are important to my buyer. Meanwhile, the benefits of buying a foreclosure are immense for your buyer.