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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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Opinion: There is a crucial need for real estate cybersecurity

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Real estate agents, in particular, deal with extensive personal details during transactions, ranging from financial records to identification documents. This abundance of information makes the real estate sector a prime target for hackers seeking financial gain or other malicious purposes.

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How lenders can build valuable referral relationships with real estate agents

Housing Wire

The ideal real estate agent-lender relationship is symbiotic: the agent earns trust with their borrowers by connecting them with a great lending resource, while the lender receives a steady stream of business from the agent. Still, lenders are wise to cultivate rapport with real estate agents.

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Yes, real estate agents need to protect trademark rights in your brand

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You’ll also need to maintain your trademark by submitting documentation of its use every few years. Remember that, since real estate is local, a national search will only turn up conflicting trademarks in the USPTO database. A great brand is a valuable tool, and it’s worth protecting.

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How 2020 exposed a greater need for collaboration between real estate agents and LOs

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HousingWire recently spoke with Propertybase CEO Vance Loiselle about real estate tech and how the past year has accelerated the need for digital collaboration tools across the entire customer journey. HousingWire: What role has the increase in technology played for both businesses and consumers in the real estate space?

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Floify’s new platform aims to provide flexible pricing for mortgage lenders

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Configured to give independent mortgage banks, federally insured banks and credit unions the needed tools at an accessible price point, Floify Lender Edition aims to increase lender profitability through its automated processes and efficiency tools, the company said.

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How real estate agents can alleviate consumer pain points in a tight market

Housing Wire

The severe lack of inventory in today’s housing market has been a source of stress for home buyers and real estate agents alike. HousingWire sat down with Realtor.com CEO David Doctorow to learn how agents and brokers can alleviate some of the frustrations their clients are facing.