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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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The Benefits of Using a Real Estate Agent with a Realtor® Designation

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Not many people know that all real estate agents can not call themselves Realtors® In order for real estate agents to call themselves Realtors® they must belong to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), their state Realtor® associations and their local Realtor® associations.

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Fla. Top State for 2022 Home Value Increases

Empire Appraisal Group

Top State for 2022 Home Value Increases | Florida Realtors Fla. Top State for 2022 Home Value Increases By Dylan Abad Analysis finds Fla. home prices rose 17.27% last year, the most in the U.S., But in last-place Idaho, values sank 0.18%. The average value of a home there was estimated to be $386,000.

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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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Home Appraisals vs Online Home Value Calculators

D Fritz Appraisals

Home Appraisals and Online Home Value Estimates Are NOT the Same Thing. On-site vs. Online: Proper Home Appraisals Need to be Done in Person. With so many types of transactions solely being handled online these days, it’s tempting to want to complete your required home appraisals entirely online and leave it at that.

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How Reverse for Purchase can help baby boomer borrowers

Housing Wire

These homeowners are seeking different retirement solutions to help allocate their home equity and make it more durable over the next 20 to 30 years. million homes bought and sold in the U.S. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) estimates that baby boomers made up roughly 39%, or 2.32 million, of those homes.

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Safety Tips for Real Estate Agents

Eppraisal

There is a lot in the news about the real estate market and how home values are rising, inventory and interest rates are low, and the like. The one issue that doesn't get much attention is real estate agent safety. It can be dangerous out there in the world of real estate.