14 Feb Can Real Estate Agents Work From Home?
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...
Essentials
12 Feb How Real Estate Commissions Work
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...
08 Feb Is Real Estate School Hard?
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...
31 Jan Is Real Estate a Liquid Investment?
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...
30 Jan How to Get a Nationwide Feed of Real Estate Listings With ListHub and WordPress
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...
22 Jan How Long Is Real Estate School?
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...
14 Jan How To Become a Real Estate Agent In Texas
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...
09 Jan What Is a Typical Day In the Life of a Real Estate Agent?
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...
28 Dec What to Watch For in the 2019 Real Estate Market
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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...