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How to Get a Real Estate License in 5 Easy Steps

Chris Linsell |

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Getting a real estate license involves five simple steps. Start by learning the real estate license requirements for your specific state, then take your prelicense classes, take some practice tests, pass your state exam, and finally, register your license with your state.

In this article, we’ll walk you through how to get your real estate license step-by-step. We’ll give you a simple path to follow and detail the cost and time requirements. Finally, we’ll provide critical resources to help you successfully launch your new career. Let’s get started!

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7 Charming Sears Catalog Homes You Can Buy Today

Emile L'Eplattenier |

1908 was a heady year for technology. In Detroit, The Ford Model T, the first car built using Henry Ford’s revolutionary assembly line, sputtered into life and changed the world. A consummate salesman, Ford even joked that the Model T was available in any color his customers wanted, as long as it was black.

In Chicago, Richard Sears had an equally disruptive idea. Why not sell houses in kit form through his already ubiquitous Sears & Roebuck catalog? Instead of hiring an architect and an army of carpenters, prospective homeowners could now simply place an order and get plans and building materials delivered right to their property. [Read more…] about 7 Charming Sears Catalog Homes You Can Buy Today

7 Savvy Ways to Generate More Real Estate Referrals

Chris Linsell |

Our recent 2020 reader survey revealed that 83% of agents found new clients through real estate referrals. Client referrals stem from providing such an exceptional client experience that your clients, friends, and neighbors are compelled to recommend your services to others.

Knowing how to generate referrals is key to building your business, and winning organic referrals and repeat clients from your personal connections—the folks who know, like, and trust you—requires thoughtful strategy. We spoke to top producers nationwide to get their best advice and tools for building a steady flow of referrals (and income!) from your sphere of influence.
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Is Chime the All-in-One Solution the Real Estate Business Has Been Waiting For?

Chris Linsell |

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Chime is a real estate CRM, website provider, and lead generation suite that provides the tools busy real estate pros need to run their business. Chime’s all-in-one solution seeks to solve the problem of lost and overlooked real estate opportunities, something that regularly happens when you’re juggling your prospects, leads, and clients across multiple platforms.

Is Chime right for you and your real estate business? In this review, we’ll dive into what Chime is, what it does well, and how much it costs, and also make a recommendation for precisely who would (and wouldn’t) benefit from Chime.

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