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As a real estate agent, your income is determined by your ability to negotiate and close the deal. To help you prepare for your career, we’ve put together some strategies to help you negotiate for your client’s best interests. Understanding Negotiation in Real Estate At the heart of a real estate negotiation lies two or… Read more

  The Federal Reserve enacted its first interest rate cut since the pandemic on September 18, 2024, slashing half a percentage point off benchmark rates—from 5.25% to 5.5% down to 4.75% to 5% This rate cut is the Fed’s first since 2020, but it won’t be the last. On average, members of the Fed’s rate-setting… Read more

You may be considering a career switch to real estate after having recent experience buying or selling a property. Perhaps you want to become a real estate agent because you have seen recent headlines about Ohio’s hot real estate market and want to take advantage of this exciting time of growth and prosperity. Regardless of… Read more

Can a felon be a real estate agent in Ohio? Can you get a real estate license with a criminal record? There’s no easy answer to these questions. According to Ohio’s Real Estate and Professional Licensing Department, it depends on the following: The nature and seriousness of the offense Passage of time since the crime… Read more

You do not have to be a resident of Ohio to apply for or obtain a real estate license. In addition, you do not need to be a U.S. citizen to apply for or obtain a real estate license in FL. However, if you aren’t a U.S. citizen (or naturalized citizen), you must show proof… Read more

The proposed NAR settlement introduces changes to the real estate industry, but it’s crucial to remember that real estate commissions have always been negotiable and will remain so. While there may be adjustments to commission structures, skilled and experienced agents can continue to earn a healthy income by adapting to market changes and highlighting the… Read more