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

Housing Wire

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

Housing Wire

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

Housing Wire

year-over-year increase in home values. 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. I haven’t seen anything like this here, and I’ve been doing this since 2000,” Richardson said.

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

I have also done many relocation appraisals, done before the home is listed. What should appraisers look for in a sales contract? Oceanfront Estate on Kauai’s South Shore $13,995,000 Excerpts: 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3,706 sq.ft., You are “graded” on how close you come to the sales price.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.

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The 7 Craziest Mistakes Realtors Make in Fort Hood, TX

Hood Homes Blog

Everyone looking for a home between 1500-2000 square feet are not going to see yours. Some agents seem to be reluctant to share too much about the home they are listing because they fear it might expose themselves to liability. ” Well, that is the risk of being a real estate agent. “Hello!

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Houston Real Estate Market Forecast: Current Data & 2022 Predictions

Houston Properties

A good real estate agent should protect buyers from this as it’s a very common mistake specially among first-time homebuyers. About 71% of agents in Houston have sold less than 5 homes their entire career. This is not absolute, but we have completed a study of 500,000+ Houston home sales since 2000.