Nick Chuvalas - Hondros College Contributor
Articles by Nick Chuvalas - Hondros College Contributor
Should Oil and Gas Professionals Be Licensed Real Estate Brokers?
Blog
June 29, 2018 |
On May 8, 2018, the Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether professionals that deal in oil and gas leases are required to have a real estate broker’s license. At issue is whether the leases constitute an “interest in real estate” thereby requiring the professionals that negotiate them with landowners and petroleum companies to… Read more
3 Steps to Becoming an Insurance Agent
Blog
June 28, 2018 |
There are more than 1.1 million insurance agents, brokers, and employees in the United States. All of them started their somewhere — a college classroom or lecture hall, perhaps. Some received their training on the job; others studied online. Regardless, all of them would have completed the licensure requirements for the job. Here’s how to… Read more
How an MLO Can Find Success in Their First Year
Blog
June 21, 2018 |
So you’ve passed the NMLS, received your certification and joined a brokerage. It’s official — you’re a mortgage loan officer! Your first year as an MLO will be a challenging one, but it’s nothing you can’t handle. You’ll close real loans, deal with the public and learn about new mortgage processes. It will be the… Read more
5 Actionable Tips to Become a Sales Leader
Blog
June 7, 2018 |
As a sales manager, your job description is pretty simple in definition — make your sales team successful. While this may sound easy, this is also considered the biggest challenge a company faces. If you want to ensure you are not just a good sales leader, but a great one, you need to learn what… Read more
What Goes Into a Good Real Estate Agent’s Website
Blog
May 30, 2018 |
In today’s information and digital age, real estate agents need to keep up with the times. In days past you could get by with some yard signs and some pretty business cards. Now, however, having your own web presence is vital to your business. Before You Get Started Before you spend time and money on… Read more
Appraiser Basics: What You Need to Know
Appraisal, Blog
May 23, 2018 |
A career as a real estate appraiser has a lot going for it. You have the option of choosing a flexible schedule as an independent appraiser or working regular hours in-house for an appraisal company. You work closely with the lender to ensure that the property is valued appropriately, providing insights that are critical for… Read more
Best Vehicles for a Home Inspector
Blog, Home Inspection
May 16, 2018 |
The first decision to make in selecting a vehicle for a home inspection business is to consciously decide to treat the purchase like a business decision, not a personal one. Forget emotion; focus on needs, budgets, and available incentives as you select the ideal vehicle to build your business. Requirements A business vehicle has to… Read more
Qualities to Look for in an Agent for Your Real Estate Team
Blog
May 3, 2018 |
Real estate teams are a common occurrence in the industry. For experienced brokers, building a team of qualified local real estate agents is an efficient way to be in more places at once, combine skill sets, build notoriety, and make more sales. For new agents, it’s an incredibly helpful way to gain experience and credibility… Read more
Use Your Competition’s Social Media Success to Attract New Followers
Blog
May 2, 2018 |
Social media is an ideal platform if you want to build relationships with current and future customers. But there’s more to managing a successful online life than numbers. If your competitor’s social media presence, their number of followers, and their level of engagement makes you wince with jealousy, there are a few things you should… Read more
Appraisers Need a Website Too
Appraisal, Blog
April 18, 2018 |
If you have your own appraisal business or plan to start one once you’re licensed, you need to reach prospective clients. You need to meet them where they’re searching for your service. In today’s digital age, that place is the internet. As part of an all-around internet marketing campaign that includes social media and advertising,… Read more
Your Real Estate Website: Template vs. Custom Design
Blog
April 12, 2018 |
Real estate classes prepare you to manage real estate contracts and transactions, but they don’t spend a lot of time on real estate marketing. Once you’ve passed the exam and activated your real estate license, numerous real estate companies will want you to sign on with them. Some will offer you marketing services and a… Read more
