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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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Even with falling rates, the housing market is shaping up to be bad in Q4

Housing Wire

That’s the largest year over year existing home sales decrease since 2007. More potential homebuyers were squeezed out from qualifying for a mortgage in October as mortgage rates climbed higher,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement. ”

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Home Search Strategies for 2022

Eppraisal

." In a recent fortune.com article written on February 17, 2022, Tristan Bove wrote, "The inventory of homes for sale is down 26% compared to last year, and forecasters see a rough year ahead." " Home values will keep rising this year as well. This is where almost all agents list their sellers' homes.

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Real Estate Real Fast EP4 (solo-show with Aaron talking Fall/Winter 2022 Texas housing market)

Listing Spark

The Texas real estate market has come crashing down. Days on the market are up, home prices are down, but it’s not all doom and gloom. We’ll dive into the state of the Texas real estate market with Real Estate Real Fast host Aaron Jistel. How to vet real estate agents as a seller.

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Finding an Agent: 5 Key Questions to Ask a Prospective Buyer's Agent While Conducting Interviews

Eppraisal

It is highly recommended to interview several real estate agents before you hire your "buyer's agent" While interviewing agents, there are five key questions to ask. It really does matter how many years your real estate agent has been in the business. How many years have you been in the business?

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Key Skills Your Agent Should Possess in Today's Market

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Whether you're buying a home or selling a home, today's real estate market is hot. It's imperative, now more than ever, to have an experienced real estate agent who has your best interests at heart. There are key skills you should look for in your listing agent or selling agent.

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Finding a "Buyer's Agent"

Eppraisal

Buying a home can be one of the most exciting times in your life. Finding a real estate agent who specializes in working with buyers is critical. A sellers agent's job is to market and sell a client's home. Contract and Negotiation Skills It's key that your buyer's agent is able to write a real estate contract well.

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