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5 Best Oregon Real Estate Schools for 2022

Chris Linsell | December 4, 2021

It’s rare to find a career that offers a flexible schedule and impressive earning potential without first earning a college degree, but that’s what being a real estate broker in Oregon can get you. The steps to entering the profession are straightforward, and they start attending one of the many approved Oregon real estate schools.

You’ll be required to complete 150 hours of prelicensing education at one of the schools on our list to be eligible to sit the Oregon real estate exam. We’ll help you choose an Oregon real estate school that works best for your needs and learning habits, that’s highly rated, and that we’ve vetted based on usability, quality of course materials, variety of course offerings, and much more. Let’s take a look!

How to Get a Real Estate License in New Jersey

Chris Linsell | December 4, 2021

Are you wondering how to get a real estate license in New Jersey? New Jersey’s real estate boom means it’s a great time to start your career. Learning how to become a real estate agent in New Jersey can help you diversify your income and give you autonomy over your schedule.

We’ve broken down every step you’ll need to figure out how to get a real estate license in New Jersey. Before you know it, you’ll be on your way to a fulfilling career.

5 Best Real Estate Schools in North Carolina for 2022

Chris Linsell | December 3, 2021

Finding the right North Carolina real estate school means you can pursue your new career with peace of mind. You want to make sure you’re getting the most out of your investment, but you don’t have all the time in the world. With so many schools, it can be hard to choose.

Don’t worry! We’re here to help. We’ve curated a list of the best NC real estate schools to suit all your needs. Whether it’s online or in-person, we made sure to examine all the options so that you can make your choice with confidence.

The Buyer Questionnaire Top Agents Use to Build Rapport & Trust (+ PDF)

Emile L'Eplattenier | November 23, 2021

The third time a buyer ghosted me, I realized I was making a classic new agent mistake: I spent too much time pitching myself and not enough time listening to my buyer’s hopes, dreams, and needs. A simple buyer questionnaire that asked the right questions—followed by a meeting to discuss it—would have quickly built the trust and rapport I needed to keep them.
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6 Things Realtors Can Learn From Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees

Chris Linsell | November 19, 2021

All photos courtesy of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)

Real estate professionals from across the country and around the world came together in sunny San Diego, California, last week for NAR’s 2021 REALTORS^®Annual Conference & Expo. More than 10,000 people took part in the festivities, though attendance was (as expected) a bit lower than in years past.

While there were many highlights from the long weekend, Drew Brees’ keynote discussion with NAR President Charlie Oppler topped our list. The interview was rich with takeaways all real estate professionals will be keen to hear. Here are six of our favorites.

13 Things to Never, Ever Wear to Work as a Realtor

Becky Brooks | November 15, 2021

If you’re like me, you spent much of the pandemic in leggings and cozy sweatshirts. Many women now have what InStyle has deemed “Post-Pandemic Wardrobe Anxiety.” Yet, as the world starts to re-emerge from our quarantine cocoons of comfort clothes and Netflix, maintaining a professional appearance is important.

And while I’m never in the business of telling people what they can or cannot do, the fact is that real estate is a very client-facing industry. And psychological studies at Princeton, NYU, and Dartmouth have found that people judge you in a matter of milliseconds after meeting you.
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27 Things Male Realtors Should Never, Ever, Wear to Work

Emile L'Eplattenier | November 15, 2021

As a realtor, everyone you meet is judging you. And yes, that means your clothes too. Like it or not, what you wear to work matters a lot more than you think. If you want to be judged favorably and land more wealthy, picky clients, we put together this in-depth guide on what male realtors should never, ever wear to work.
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723 Descriptive Real Estate Words Top Listing Agents Use to Sell Homes

Emile L'Eplattenier | November 12, 2021

For many new listing agents, descriptive real estate words like “cozy” or “sun soaked” are right up there with the maroon blazer—outdated, cheesy realtor cliches they think they can ignore. That would be a huge mistake. Almost all top listing agents pepper their listing descriptions with “cliche” real estate words. Why? Simple. They help sell homes.

To help you get over your writer’s block and find the perfect real estate words for your listing description, we put together this swipe file of 732 words that top listing agents use to market their properties.
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Affordable Men’s Fashion for Real Estate: The Ultimate Guide for 2022

Emile L'Eplattenier | November 9, 2021

It was 3:00 a.m. before I realized how badly I had screwed up. It was my first month as an agent in Manhattan and there I was, desperately trying to scrub a coffee stain out of my ONLY white dress shirt. Years later, I learned how to fill my closet with the professional clothes that all realtors should wear without spending a ton of money.

Whether you’re a new or experienced agent who wants to save a few bucks, check out this guide to building a professional wardrobe on a budget. We also cover how to buy clothes that will last and be stylish for years, not months.
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