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15 Jul How to Avoid Agent Burnout- Guest Post by Andrew Helling

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As a real estate agent, you might have received these kinds of comments about your job – “It must feel great to work from home,” or “Wow, you make your own hours; that’s amazing!” Such...

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09 Jul 14 Tips to Gamify Your Real Estate Office

Posted at 12:13h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Tips by Tait 0 Comments

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Sometimes we all need a little motivation. And more and more companies are responding with gamification. Gamification is the strategy of using games and friendly competition to make certain work tasks less draining.  The popularity of gamification...

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08 Jul What is CAP Rate in Real Estate?

Posted at 12:40h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics by Elena Metreveli 2 Comments

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CAP, or Capitalization Rate is one of the most widespread measures through which real estate properties are assessed in terms of their profitability and ROI (Return on Investment). Investors tend to look at this number...

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05 Jul What Is CRMLS?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Multiple Listing Service by Tait 0 Comments

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[realtyna_blog_notice] CRMLS or California Regional MLS is the nation’s largest multiple listing service, servicing large areas of Southern California, the Central Coast and the North Bay. The MLS reaches more than 140,000 real estate professionals across...

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27 Jun What Is Stellar MLS?

Posted at 09:38h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Tech News, Real Estate US by Tait 0 Comments

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Stellar MLS stands as one of the largest MLSs in the world and holds the prestigious title of the fastest-growing MLS in North America. Since our establishment in 1993, Stellar MLS has grown from our...

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20 Jun What Is Commercial Real Estate? And How to Create a Commercial Real Estate Site

Posted at 11:36h in Blog, Essentials, How to, How To's, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Technology by Tait 0 Comments

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Commercial real estate is property that has been developed for income generation. This can include anything used exclusively for business purposes, such as offices, hotels, restaurants, stores, and gas stations. Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Businesses need...

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18 Jun How to Become a Real Estate Agent in California

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To become a real estate agent in California you must be 18 years old and you must disclose any criminal or disciplinary action. Applicants also are required to take 135 hours of college-level real estate...

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17 Jun What Is a Pending Listing in Real Estate?

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A pending listing is a real estate listing that is under contract. This means the buyer and seller have agreed on a price and are in negotiations to finalize the sale. The contract typically includes an...

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12 Jun How Much Does It Cost to Get a Real Estate License?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics by Tait 1 Comment

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It can cost $500 to $1,200 to get a real estate license, including licensing fees, exam fees, background checks and pre-licensing education. The precise amount varies largely by state, however. States have long regulated the real...

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03 Jun List of Universities That Offer a Degree in Real Estate

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There are nearly 150 universities that offer a real estate degree in the United States. We’ve listed them all here to help you find the best fit and launch your career. One of the great things...

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17 May How to Become a Real Estate Agent in New York

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To become a real estate agent in New York, you must be 18 years old and have a clean criminal record. You also must complete 75 hours of qualifying education and pass the New York...

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09 May How Does MLS Grid Work?

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MLS Grid works by standardizing data from multiple MLS into a common, usable format. This eases the technological burden for brokers working in multiple markets by allowing them to pull data from a single point...

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02 May What Is the Council of Multiple Listing Services?

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The Council of Multiple Listing Services is a real estate industry trade group that represents more than 200 MLS across the United States. The organization supports MLS and their members by providing networking, training and...

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30 Apr How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Florida

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To become a real estate agent in Florida you must be 18 years old, have a high school diploma, and submit to fingerprinting. You also must complete 63 hours of pre-licensing education and pass the...

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18 Apr 4 Trends that Explain how Millennials are Changing Real Estate

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Tech News by Morgan Taylor 0 Comments

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April Guest Post of the Month By: Jennifer Karami. Jennifer Karami is a writer at Redfin, a modern real estate brokerage that uses technology to help people buy and sell homes. With a 1% listing fee...

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17 Apr What is Upstream in Real Estate?

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Upstream, sometimes referred to as the Upstream Project, is an effort within the real estate industry to centralize broker data management, storage, and distribution across the United States. The company does this by streamlining input...

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16 Apr How Much Does It Cost to Maintain a Real Estate License?

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It costs about $1,200 per year to maintain a real estate license, including association fees, MLS fees, lock box fees, and continuing education requirements. The precise amount varies by state and local association, however. There is...

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12 Apr How Is the Landscape for MLS Changing?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Trends by Tait 0 Comments

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A summary of the trends and evolutions in the real estate industry The U.S. real estate industry is characterized by decentralization. No one body warehouses property listings across the country. Instead, more than 500 small to...

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09 Apr What Is a Short Sale In Real Estate?

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A short sale is when a property is sold at a price that is lower than the mortgage that is owed on it and the lender accepts the loss. While not the preferred option for...

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22 Mar What is MLS Grid?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Multiple Listing Service, Real Estate Tech News, Real Estate US by Tait 0 Comments

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MLS Grid is a partnership of MLS that seeks to streamline the process of pulling property listing data from one or more of its members. The company does this by offering a standardized point of...

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21 Mar What Are Closing Costs in Real Estate?

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Closing costs are a variety of fees that are paid at the closing of a real estate transaction. These fees, which can total 2 percent to 7 percent of the final sale price, typically include...

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11 Mar What Does Real Estate Mean?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics by Tait 2 Comments

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Real estate means property, such as land, the buildings on it, and any natural resources within the property boundaries, such as minerals and crops. Real estate is distinguished as property that is physical and immovable,...

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05 Mar How Do Real Estate Agents Get Listings?

Posted at 10:00h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics by Tait 0 Comments

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Real estate agents get listings through a number of strategies, including networking with their target clientele and others who can provide referrals, using traditional and online marketing to reach potential customers, and employing old fashioned,...

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01 Mar How The Real Estate Industry Works In the USA

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Technology, Real Estate US by Tait 5 Comments

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In the USA, the real estate industry works through agents and brokers. These licensed salespeople assist during a real estate transaction by marketing homes, communicating with attorneys, and negotiating on behalf of their clients, though...

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26 Feb Are Real Estate Agents Happy?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics by Tait 1 Comment

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Yes, real estate agents seem to be pretty happy. It’s not always the case, but real estate agents have ranked highly in several job satisfaction surveys since 2010. And some real estate companies, such as...

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22 Feb Are Real Estate Fees Negotiable?

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Yes, real estate fees are negotiable because virtually everything is negotiable in real estate, including the commission, closing costs, staging costs, and repairs. All together, sellers can expect to pay about 10 percent of the...

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14 Feb Can Real Estate Agents Work From Home?

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Yes, real estate agents can work from home, and many do. Others choose to work from the office despite having the option to work from home. Ultimately, it is a question of personal preference with...

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12 Feb How Does Real Estate Commission Work in 2024?

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Real estate commissions work as a percentage of the final sale price of a home or property. This fee (often 5-6%)* is negotiated on a case-by-case basis between the seller and the listing agent and...

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08 Feb Is Real Estate School Hard?

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Real estate school is quite challenging. Many states require 90+ hours of in-classroom or online learning followed by a timed exam with 120 questions or more. Still, it’s rarely the difficulty of real estate school...

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31 Jan Is Real Estate a Liquid Investment?

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No, real estate is not considered a liquid investment because it cannot quickly be converted to cash. In fact, real estate is among the least liquid investments because it takes considerable time to sell, which...

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30 Jan How to Get a Nationwide Feed of Real Estate Listings With ListHub and WordPress

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We get the question a lot: How can I get all the MLS in a single feed? The answer is you can’t, but you can get close. As a ListHub publisher, you can access the listings...

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23 Jan EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT REAL ESTATE INFOGRAPHIC

Posted at 10:00h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Marketing, Real Estate Tech News by Morgan Taylor 0 Comments

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22 Jan How Long Is Real Estate School?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics by Tait 0 Comments

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Real estate school can take between 5 days and 8 months depending on your state requirements and your learning style. It rarely takes more than a year, though this is possible if you fail a...

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14 Jan How To Become a Real Estate Agent In Texas

Posted at 10:18h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Tips by Tait 0 Comments

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To become a real estate agent in Texas, you must be 18 years old, submit to fingerprinting, and meet the Texas Real Estate Commission’s (TREC) qualifications for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity. Additionally, candidates must complete...

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09 Jan What Is a Typical Day In the Life of a Real Estate Agent?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics by Tait 0 Comments

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By and large there is no typical day for real estate agents. Each day is unique and varies between client meetings, showings, and other responsibilities. Still, many agents fall into a general pattern of office...

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28 Dec What to Watch For in the 2019 Real Estate Market

Posted at 10:00h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Trends by Tait 2 Comments

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The 2018 real estate market began with historically low mortgage rates and rapid price growth. As the year winds down, however, we are seeing rates rise and prices slow. Experts attribute this market cooling to...

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21 Dec Why You Should (and Maybe Shouldn’t) List a Home During the Holidays

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Spring and summer are generally known to be peak seasons to sell a home. The weather is nicer. There are more buyers. The days are longer. The real estate market is so heavily weighted toward...

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07 Dec Is the MLS Free?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Multiple Listing Service, Real Estate Basics by Tait 2 Comments

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No, the MLS is not free because it is a private service offered by the local real estate board (or in some cases, privately owned). Typically, real estate agents pay between $20 and $50 a...

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06 Dec How much do you pay to sell a house?

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You can expect to pay 10 percent of the final sale price when selling a house. This includes the agent’s commission, which is typically 6 percent, as well as, any necessary home repairs, staging costs,...

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09 Nov What Is the Largest MLS in the U.S.?

Posted at 09:54h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Tech News, Real Estate US by Tait 0 Comments

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As of November 2018, the largest MLS in the U.S. is CRMLS, which covers large areas in southern California, the central coast, and the North Bay. CRMLS has 95,000+ members, 100,000+ active listings, and if...

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