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Open house power up: A realtor’s guide

Housing Wire

Open houses are still a fundamental pillar of the business. NAR reports that 53% of home buyers visit open houses. So more than half of the buyers out there shopping, at some point in their search, will be visiting open houses. You may wonder, can weekdays be a good time to hold an open house?

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Wells Fargo pays $96M to settle LO comp lawsuit

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He also claimed Wells Fargo didn’t compensate mortgage professionals for non-sales work, clawed back vacation pay from commissions and did not pay overtime wages as required by laws. Wells Fargo, the largest depository mortgage lender in America, has been plagued by scandals in recent years.

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

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Much like lawyers needing to take a separate bar exam in each state they wish to practice in, real estate agents’ training and licensing requirements vary by state. This includes — but is not limited to — posting to the MLS, hosting open houses and getting creative with social media. The required number of hours varies by state.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

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6 months course access Ridgeline: All features of Base + Livestream option and Forms Training 101. Covers reciprocal application process, relevant laws & regulations Base Non-Credit NH Reciprocity: For anyone licensed in MA seeking NH reciprocity eligibility. Covers licensing laws & the reciprocal licensing process.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

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Topics include: Real estate license law, agency, contracts, real property, ownership, taxes, water law, land development and zoning, deeds and title transfer, escrow and settlement, fair housing, leases & more AZ Contract Writing Course: 6 hrs of required instruction. Deluxe: Required 90 hrs of coursework.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

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You are required by law to get your fingerprints taken, have them on file with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and pass the subsequent background check. Many of the college and law school courses you completed to get your law degree, however, may count toward the education requirements. Did you know?

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How to get a Massachusetts real estate license in 5 easy steps

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State law requires you to complete a 40-hour course at an approved Massachusetts real estate school to begin the process. It’s broken out into two sections that cover Massachusetts law and general real estate knowledg e. Pricing for prelicensing courses vary, but they generally cost between $200 and $600.