In the United States every state requires you to pass a licensing exam and take a basic real estate course. Then after you have obtained your state license you will need to periodically take a real estate course to fulfill your continuing education requirements associated with your real estate license. You can see that it’s not just being able to sell; you must be able to study also.
Considering that there are hundreds of » Read more: Real Estate Course
Achieving success as a real estate agent is not without its challenges. Driving clients all over town, making and receiving endless phone calls, emails and text messages; hosting open-houses, networking to generate new business, trying to avoid pulling your hair out when something falls apart: Sound familiar? Whether you’re an aspiring, new agent or a seasoned pro you know that this business has as much to do with helping people » Read more: Real Estate Agent Compensation Models: Which One is Best?
When you start the process of buying a home or any type of real estate, you’ll no doubt hear the term “earnest money deposit” (EMD). So what exactly is an EMD?
An EMD becomes relevant when you are ready to make an offer on a property. In most states, your Real Estate Agent prepares the offer on your behalf. The offer usually takes the form of a written contract that is submitted to the seller by way of their agent » Read more: Protect Your Deposit When Buying Real Estate
