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5 steps to succeed as a real estate agent in a down market 

Housing Wire

It’s a weird time to be a real estate agent , and I see it all around me here in the Denver metro. Brokers who rode the proverbial wave of real estate during the pandemic and have now had to reroute or pivot to figure out how to navigate a market that was once boasting the lowest rates in decades are disoriented.

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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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Chuck E. Cheese, MLS listing books and the correct pronunciation of ‘Realtor’ were on the table during HousingWire’s commission lawsuit debate

Housing Wire

It devolved into a battle about historic facts, old-school MLS listing books, pronunciation corrections and even references to the kid-friendly restaurant chain Chuck E. Home sellers can do as they please, and if they don’t want to hire a Realtor, they don’t have to. If they want to hire just a regular agent, they are free to do that.

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Gary Keller, Bob Goldberg, Gino Blefari depositions on commissions shared with the jury

Housing Wire

According to Ketchmark, the home sellers paid an average of $6,700 to the buyer’s agent in the transactions, adding up to $1.78 Ketchmark also brought up Keller’s book “The Millionaire Real Estate Agent,” which discusses the ‘co-opetition’ model that has evolved among rival brokerages. billion in damages.

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How rookie agents are faring during the pandemic

Housing Wire

When the restaurant Tom Hunt worked at as a server temporarily shut down during the spring of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he decided it was the right time to pursue his longtime desire of becoming a real estate agent. Reality television programs portray the real estate agent as a glamorous and easily profitable career.

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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.

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4 Best real estate schools in Maryland (MD) for 2024

Housing Wire

All Features of Exam Prep Plus + Career Booster Pack, including over 20 how-to videos, new agent job aids, customizable action plan templates, buyer and seller checklists & printed textbook Required 60 hrs of coursework. You must complete all the course chapters, quizzes, before you can take the closed book final exam.