Real estate license reciprocity is an agreement between states that allows the holder of a real estate license in one state to fast track the process of getting a license in another state, often bypassing the pre-license requirements and moving straight to the licensing exam.
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What’s the difference between a real estate broker vs an agent? With a broker’s license, a broker can open their own real estate brokerage as well as manage and collect fees from real estate agents. Real estate agents have to work for a broker while a broker can run their own business.
Being a broker comes with some perks, but also a lot of responsibility. In this article, we’ll break down the differences between real estate agents and real estate brokers, and what they actually do day-to-day. You’ll get everything from annual income to a full job description.
If you’re looking to level up your game from agent to broker or need some quick answers about the differences between agents and brokers, read on.
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Real estate is a cut throat business. With over a million active real estate licenses in the US, agents need every advantage they can get when it comes to lead generation.
A great real estate lead generation company will fill up your funnel with lots of buyer and seller leads so you can focus more on finding them the perfect property and less on finding yourself new clients.
The only problem is figuring out which lead generation company is right for your business without breaking the bank. [Read more…] about The Top 5 Real Estate Lead Generation Companies 2019
With more than 125 million users in the U.S. alone, Pinterest is an ideal social media platform for Realtors. Of course, it’s not just size alone that makes Pinterest so great for real estate marketers. More than 90% of active Pinterest users report using the platform to help in their purchase planning process.
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Cold calling is one of the most polarizing lead generation strategies in all of real estate. Experienced agents will tell you it’s an essential part of lead generation. Others will tell you that it isn’t worth the anxiety, frustration, and lack of immediate results.
The Close is here to say that those last three challenges are real for many real estate professionals, but they don’t have to be for you. We’ve put together the top 17 real estate cold calling scripts and tips to help you get over your fear of cold calling once and for all.
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Having the inside scoop on the best online real estate schools for your needs is critical whether you’re first getting your license or you want to brush up on some skills.
Google is quick to return an impossible number of results to sort through (over 500 million!) when you search for the best online real estate school, which is why we’ve done the hard work for you and pulled together the five best options. [Read more…] about Best Online Real Estate Schools: Our 5 Top Picks for 2019
Learning how to get a real estate license and starting your career in real estate is a straightforward process involving six steps: Take the required pre-licensing class, pass the state exam, register with the state you’ll be operating in, join a brokerage, join your local MLS, and finally, join the National Association of Realtors.
In this article, we’ll review the cost and time it takes to get a real estate license, walk you through each step necessary to get a real estate license, and answer some of the most frequently asked questions soon-to-be Realtors have about the process. [Read more…] about How to Get a Real Estate License: 6 Steps to a New Career
According to a study done by Outbound Engine, successful real estate agents get up to 75% of their business from real estate referrals and word of mouth. The same study shows that on average, only about 20% of past and present clients are referring their family and friends to you, leaving a lot of opportunity (and money) on the table.
We’re here to help you boost that average. We spoke to 11 top producers across the country and asked for their best advice on how to get more real estate referrals, here’s what they said. [Read more…] about 11 Savvy Ways to Generate More Real Estate Referrals From Your Sphere
Lead generation is the lifeblood of your business. Keeping a full pipeline is a goal we’re always chasing, but it’s easier said than done, right? You know phone prospecting can be a lucrative and valuable way to fill up your lead funnel, but without a set of tools help, it’s easy to be left feeling intimidated and frustrated by the process.
Is REDX the swiss army knife that will transform your phone prospecting from a fringe effort to a centerpiece of your marketing strategy? Find out in our REDX review.
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Finding a real estate postcard that works can be a challenge if you don’t know what to look for. Our mailboxes are jammed every day with flyers, ads, and junk mail that we don’t give a second look to, and bad real estate postcards end up in the recycling bin before they make it through the front door.
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