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The art of gift-giving in real estate: A personal touch

Housing Wire

John Ruhlin’s book Giftology sheds light on creating a strategic and thoughtful approach to gift-giving, offering real estate professionals a unique perspective on how to create positive impressions that last beyond the closing table and set you up for return and referral business. Don’t limit yourself to gifting at the closing table.

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As the market shifts to purchase, LOs get creative

Housing Wire

This advertising strategy, among a handful of others, has helped the LO connect with Russian-speaking Realtors and win the business of borrowers from former Soviet countries. “I Borrowers have called me from seeing my advertising in the stores and a couple of Realtors, too.”. trillion in 2021.

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17 Realtors® Go Back in Time: First Year Real Estate Advice

Raleigh Realty

One of the first questions new Realtors have for me is always 'how much money will I make in my first year?' How much commissions you make in your first year as a Realtor will be entirely dependent on you and how much business you're able to generate. I worked open houses, made daily calls to my database, and focused on my “sphere”.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Exam Prep: The Basic Prelicensing package features three e-books and a course manual designed to help you retain essential real estate concepts and prepare for the state exam. Audio book, eBook, 1100+ practice questions, 24/7 on demand classes & Livestream online classes. 25 hrs livestream access. 40 hrs livestream access.

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How rookie agents are faring during the pandemic

Housing Wire

When they said they were starting exams again, I hopped on it and managed to book a slot for two weeks after they opened up,” Hunt said. “I At the close of 2019, the National Association of Realtors had 1.4 I had let things slip so I crammed it all in again and took a ton of practice tests and then took the real thing.”.

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Outsourcing Social Media in Your Real Estate Business: The Pros and Cons

McKissock

Whether it is a tweet promoting an article a broker was quoted in, a photo of a new property your company is leasing, or an announcement for an open house, the agency will develop a strategy for the timeliness of posts to ensure the most engagement. Lack of integration.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Currently, there are about 154,113 Realtors ® in Texas, according to the National Association of Realtors. Since IndentoGO doesn’t accept walk-ins, you will need to schedule your fingerprinting appointment in advance by booking it through their website or calling (888) 467-2080. must be paid to IdentoGO. [14] 14] Did you know?