Nicole Toombs - Hondros College Contributor
Articles by Nicole Toombs - Hondros College Contributor
Can You Switch Your Residential Real Estate License to Commercial?
Blog
March 28, 2019 |
The real estate industry offers many choices to licensed agents; they can work with buyers or sellers or both, they can help facilitate sales, rentals, or both types of transactions, and they can work in residential or commercial real estate (CRE). If you’re currently working in residential real estate and considering a switch to commercial,… Read more
How Home Inspectors Cross-Promote with Local Businesses
Blog
March 6, 2019 |
Have you ever bought a hamburger at McDonald’s and automatically bought a Coca-Cola to go with it? You have been touched by cross-promotion. Think how your home inspection business would thrive if other businesses included you in their marketing plan, without charging you a dime. Think how fast your name would spread if it appeared… Read more
5 Trends Every Appraiser Should Watch for in 2019
Appraisal, Blog
January 2, 2019 |
To be ahead of the real estate market, seasoned appraisers cannot afford to become stagnant regarding the current trends. They must get out in front of them if possible to maintain that advantage edge. In this article, we’ll discuss several trends that are prone to have an impact on the appraising industry. By the end… Read more
Top Tips for Recruiting Freelancers
Blog
December 26, 2018 |
In the real estate business, you work with freelancers every day. You might contract work out to inspectors, electricians, handymen, videographers, or real-estate marketers. As more real estate businesses utilize the huge freelance market, how do you source the best talent? How do you recruit the right workers remotely? There are many websites to hire… Read more
How to Know Whether a Client Qualifies for a USDA Loan
Blog, Mortgage Lending
December 20, 2018 |
As a mortgage loan officer (MLO), you will have clients in all different types of situations. They will be looking to you to provide the information they need to make an informed decision about how they’ll finance their home. A conventional loan may not be the right answer for every client. For example, if you… Read more
Four Ways a Plumber Can Help Determine if a Home is Worth Flipping
Appraisal, Blog, Home Inspection
December 19, 2018 |
Flipping a house can be a great way to make a lot of money within a fairly short period of time. In order for a house flip to be as lucrative as it can be, there needs to be a minimal investment in the remodeling that needs to happen. A great way to ensure that… Read more
Hondros Education Group Announces Acquisition of Pennsylvania And New Jersey Real Estate School
Blog, News
December 18, 2018 |
Philadelphia, PA (Dec. 18, 2018) – Hondros Education Group (HEG), proudly announced today that it has acquired Schlicher-Kratz Institute, in a partnership that will advance real estate, mortgage, and appraisal education in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This acquisition follows HEG’s 2018 purchase of Tucson-based Hogan School of Real Estate and helps fulfill its vision to offer… Read more
How to Build Trust with Your Clients
Blog
October 17, 2018 |
The key to building a loyal, long-lasting client base is trust. You don’t establish trust with customers overnight. It takes an extended time of consistent action that demonstrates you’re a trustworthy company acting in their best interest. Here are trust-building tips to improve your relationships. Offer Value with Each Interaction Does your client feel like… Read more
Best Software for Mortgage Loan Officers
Blog
August 22, 2018 |
Mortgage Loan Officers (MLOs) are constantly looking for ways to stand out in a competitive industry. They need to improve their marketing efforts, reduce the time and resources required to process mortgage loans, and improve their customers’ experience. There’s no doubt that technology is the key to achieving those goals. This brief overview gives you… Read more
5 Essential Marketing Videos Every Real Estate Agent Needs
Blog
August 15, 2018 |
Nearly 50 percent of real estate buyers polled by Virtuets claimed that they look at virtual tours and other videos during the buying process. To be successful in the real estate industry, you must take advantage of the technology at your disposal. Setting yourself apart from the competition is the only way to attract new home… Read more
4 Ways to Balance Family Time When You Own a Business
Blog
August 1, 2018 |
Juggling business and family is a constant struggle. We know Americans have a poor work-life balance. As a busy entrepreneur, there are a number of ways you can successfully focus on your career and personal life. Here’s how to do it. 1. Spend More Quality Time With Your Family A job involving owning your own… Read more
