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18 Top Real Estate Negotiation Strategies From the Pros

Emile L'Eplattenier |

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Let’s face facts. At the very core of your fiduciary duty to your client is the idea that you need to work hard to get them the best price. That means if you’re shying away from negotiating, you need to toughen up and learn from the best. As John F. Kennedy famously said, “Never negotiate out of fear, but never be afraid to negotiate.”

Want to become a better negotiator? Grab a cup of coffee, turn off your phone, and check out our 18 best real estate negotiation strategies gathered from top agents.

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5 Best Online Real Estate Classes in Ohio for 2022

Chris Linsell |

Online real estate classes in Ohio are the first step to becoming a real estate agent in the Buckeye State. You can complete the 120 required prelicensing classroom hours from the comfort of home with self-paced online classes, live online classes, or in-person instruction. Only institutions that offer an associate degree (at a minimum) can provide real estate prelicensing classes in Ohio.

We’ve researched online real estate classes in Ohio to help you choose the right program for you, your schedule, and your budget. We evaluated them based on usability, convenience, pricing, the quality of their course materials, the variety of their offerings, and more—and we’ve narrowed it down to our top 5 picks for Ohio real estate schools.

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Best WordPress IDX Plugins for 2022: Costs, Features & More

Emile L'Eplattenier |

Trying to find decent IDX plugins for WordPress isn’t easy. Sure, there are more options for agents than ever before, but they all seem to offer the same boring features. Worse, they all seem to look the same. That’s why we’re taking a deeper dive into our five favorite IDX plugins to see how they stack up in 2022.

We looked at cost, design, widgets, search features, and listing page extras. We also provide links to example websites using each plugin so you can see them in action.
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10 Unique Client Appreciation Event Ideas: Lead Gen With Cocktails?

Emile L'Eplattenier |

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I don’t know about you, but when I first started in New York City real estate I was more than a little disappointed. I was expecting a whole lot more schmoozing over martinis and charming my way into million dollar deals. Instead, most nights I sat at home eating cold pizza and answering emails in my pajamas… [Read more…] about 10 Unique Client Appreciation Event Ideas: Lead Gen With Cocktails?

Is the CRS Designation Worth It? + CRS Member of the Year Interview

Sean Moudry |

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Are you like me? Looking for productive ways to spend your downtime? As a real estate coach, I spend a lot of time talking to my clients about using time more efficiently. Instead of spending your nights watching repeats of “The Office” on Netflix, you can and should use this time to upgrade your knowledge and even earn a new designation. [Read more…] about Is the CRS Designation Worth It? + CRS Member of the Year Interview

6 Best Michigan Real Estate Schools for 2022

Chris Linsell |

You’re considering a new career as a real estate agent in Michigan. Congratulations! Your first step is to choose a Michigan real estate school where you can complete the required 40 hours of prelicensing education required by the state.

Let us help! We’ve researched real estate schools in Michigan to provide you with an in-depth guide to their offerings, features, and strengths. We’ll share our recommendations to help you choose the right one for your schedule, timeline, and learning style.
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5 Best Utah Real Estate Schools for 2022

Chris Linsell |

Utah Real Estate School

Ready for some good news? In less than six months, you could be a real estate salesperson in Utah. To reach this goal, your first order of business should be to choose a state-approved real estate school that offers the 120 hours of education required before sitting for the salesperson exam.

We know that many people like being able to learn from the comfort of their own homes, which is why we’ve researched all of the online Utah real estate schools to create this buyer’s guide. We’re confident that you’ll meet your career goals with the help of any of these schools. Choose one that works for you and enroll today! [Read more…] about 5 Best Utah Real Estate Schools for 2022

5 Best Massachusetts Real Estate Schools for 2022

Chris Linsell |

Earning your Massachusetts real estate license is a great career move. We want to help you get started by narrowing your search with our shortlist of the best Massachusetts real estate schools. You’ll need to take 40 hours of real estate classes and then pass the state exam to launch this exciting new career.

We picked our top 5 favorites based on their usability, quality of course materials, scheduling, pacing, pricing, and more. Let us help you find a Massachusetts real estate school that fits your learning style, lifestyle, and timeline in 2022.

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