Excellent communication skills are essential for real estate agents. A large part of this comes from having a firm understanding of basic real estate concepts and terms. Even if you’re already familiar with most of these real estate terms, brushing up on the basics is always useful, and is a great way to level up […]
Once you’ve earned your real estate license, you’re going to need a steady pipeline of prospects to support your real estate career and help keep your business afloat and thriving. To get new clients as a real estate agent you’ll have to do some client prospecting. As a new agent, counting on referrals, word-of-mouth, and […]
If you are studying to take the state real estate exam in North Carolina, you’ll want to be well prepared before entering the exam. Here, you’ll learn 7 tips and tactics for tackling the test. Good luck to you as you practice and prepare to pass the state real estate exam! 1. Take the exam […]
Being out of school for a while can make online learning challenging for some, and you might not know what to expect going into your online real estate classes or how to get the most out of them. We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks to help you stay organized, focused, and successful […]
As you begin your real estate career journey, there’s probably a number of terms you’ve come across that may have made the process incredibly confusing. Terms like real estate agent and REALTOR® are commonly misused, and you may be wondering what the difference is and which is the right license for you. As a real […]
Since most states differ in their set of requirements for becoming an agent, it’s best to check your local laws. The North Carolina Broker Prelicensing Course is your first step to a career in real estate! This course includes the required 75 hours of instruction you’ll need to be eligible for the exam.
As a Realtor, one of your most important revenue sources over time are referrals. When you’ve worked with a buyer who has had a great experience, or someone has purchased one of your listings and the process was painless for them, you have an opportunity to further develop rapport that will ultimately lead to new […]
It’s an exciting day when you finally get your real estate license. You’ve studied hard, taken the test, filed all the paperwork, and gotten the shiny certificate. So what happens next? Where do you go from here? Finding a Sponsoring Broker As a newly licensed real estate agent, you can’t legally work entirely on your […]
For an actor, all the world’s a stage; for a real estate agent, all the world is viable real estate sales. Although it would be amazing if you could actually sell every piece of real estate (multiple times, even), it’s very difficult to develop a level of expertise in so many different kinds of property, […]
Choosing a career in real estate may seem just like taking any other type of sales job. But the truth is that a real estate licensee is anything but a typical salesperson. Not only are they often present for some of the best and worst experiences in their clients’ lives, what they do literally can […]