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

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If you’re interested in becoming a real estate agent in Illinois, you’ll be happy to hear that the path to getting your real estate license in the Prairie State doesn’t require as much of a time commitment as other states. 1] As a real estate broker in Illinois, it is not legal for you to work independently.

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

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Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. From completing your required coursework to taking the licensing exam, keep reading to learn how to become a real estate agent in Ohio. Ready to find a real estate brokerage?

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Working with buyers in the nation’s hottest housing market

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Rapidly accelerating home prices come with a variety of challenges for lenders and real estate agents, including one of the biggest pain points right now — the appraisal gap. Garrett said aside from cash buyers, he also has clients who have money to offset any appraisal gap. In fact, Austin has just about 1.2

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Why the US MLS system is the envy of other countries

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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. In the process, American consumers can count on a real estate agent to look out for their needs and provide critical, expert advice. The real estate industry and the U.S.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for February 2024

Lamacchia Realty

February 2024 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Cheryl Perry is an experienced real estate agent based in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She began her career in 2010 with a passion for working with people and helping them achieve their real estate objectives. To learn more about Lisa, click here.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for December 2023

Lamacchia Realty

To learn more about Deanna, click here: Deanna Faucher Laurie Howe Bourgeois has been a licensed REALTOR® since 2000 and in the customer service industry for 34 years. Laurie has been a consistent NCMAR Top Producer since 2000 and has made President’s Club FIVE TIMES including 2019 , 2020 , 2021 , 2022 , and most recently 2023 !

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for March 2024

Lamacchia Realty

Her reason for becoming a real estate agent is to continue her desire to work with people and have clients be as happy with their lifestyle as she is providing it to them. Her desire to help her clients earned Shauna the title of Rising Star in the September 2021 issue of the South Shore Real Producers Magazine !