Kristan Weaver - Hondros College Contributor
Articles by Kristan Weaver - Hondros College Contributor
Is Social Media The Next Big Thing In Recruiting?
Blog
January 31, 2019 |
The recruiting industry surely has changed since its inception around the mid-1900s. However, it’s really not a surprise that today’s recruiting practices are being impacted by new technology. After all, the world of digital has found a way to change just about everything over the past 20 years or so. With that said, social recruiting… Read more
Best CRM for Real Estate: Elevate Your Lead Generation
Blog
January 17, 2019 |
In essence, the real estate business is all about developing and managing relationships. The most successful real estate agents really just how important it is to stay on top of their client’s needs. Each year, over 5 million pre-existing homes are sold in the United States. Nearly 90 percent of the people who sell their… Read more
HONDROS EDUCATION GROUP ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL ARIZONA REAL ESTATE SCHOOL
Blog, News
November 1, 2018 |
TUCSON, AZ (Nov. 1, 2018) – Arizona School of Real Estate & Business (ASREB), a division of Hondros Education Group (HEG), proudly announced today that is has acquired Hogan School of Real Estate (Hogan), in a partnership that will further unify real estate, mortgage, and appraisal education in Arizona. This is the third acquisition for HEG in the… Read more
How Video Can Improve Your Real Estate Business
Blog
October 3, 2018 |
Did you know that 55 percent of all people watch videos online each day? Additionally, after watching a video, 64 percent of viewers are more likely to make a purchase. You may wonder what these statistics have to do with the real estate industry. Just think about it – if there are that many people… Read more
How a Home Inspector Builds Trust with Their Clients
Blog, Home Inspection
September 27, 2018 |
While building trust is a multifaceted process, what it really comes down to is professionalism. This may sound easy, but it’s more complicated than you think. It’s more than dressing the part. There are several things that go into building your professionalism so you can build trust with your clients. So exactly what goes into… Read more
How Do I Develop a Training Program for My Staff?
Blog
September 20, 2018 |
Over $500 billion is lost each year due to employee disengagement. Failing to properly train and engage your employees can lead to big problems in the future. As the world of technology grows, you will have to work on utilizing the latest tools to grow your company. If your employees are out of the loop… Read more
Insuring a Tiny House
Blog, Insurance
September 13, 2018 |
One popular trend in residential real estate today is the tiny house. According to tiny house expert The Tiny Life, a typical tiny house has between 100 and 400 square feet, while a traditional American home has an average of 2,600 square feet. Tiny homes offer people the ability to be sheltered and protected without… Read more
How to Grab Attention with Digital Property Listings
Blog
September 6, 2018 |
Each day in the United States, 14,027 houses are sold. As a real estate agent, you likely want part of that “pie.” However, with so much competition in this industry, standing out and having your listing noticed above others is extremely challenging. The good news is there are strategies and tactics you can use to help… Read more
How Zillow is Entering the Mortgage Lending Business
Blog, Mortgage Lending
September 5, 2018 |
Zillow promises to be a one-stop shop for homebuyers if its announced acquisition of Mortgage Lenders of America goes through. The August 6, 2018 announcement heralds a new integration for real estate giant, Zillow. Already strong in buying, selling, and renting homes, apartments, and condominiums, the real estate clearinghouse has always advised prospective customers on… Read more
Mortgage Loan Originating: Do You Have What It Takes?
Blog, Mortgage Lending
May 17, 2018 |
A mortgage loan originator is a role that’s not for the faint of heart. You have to balance the interests of the borrower with those of the lender, be up to date on federal and state regulations concerning mortgages, underwrite the loans and have impeccable people skills. The right person will thrive in this environment… Read more
The Growing Trend of Digital Signature Tools for Real Estate
Blog
May 10, 2018 |
For new real estate agents, there’s nothing more exciting than getting a real estate contract signed by a home buyer or a home seller. Signatures make it official, and after appraisals and inspections and an escrow period, you’ll have a commission check. Yes! What about digital signatures? Experienced real estate agents know something that new… Read more
