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How to Prepare Clients for a Home Inspection
Blog, Home Inspection
January 24, 2018 |
Whether buying or selling, your clients will eventually need a home inspection. They are an industry-standard method for recording the strengths and weaknesses of a property. An inspection protects both parties with a comprehensive review of the home’s condition. The inspection team, usually hired by the buyer, will assess a home in a session of… Read more
Property Management: The Worst Mistakes You Can Make
Blog
January 19, 2018 |
Over the last year, the Ohio Real Estate Commission has seen a pattern of certain types of cases that result in the discipline of a real estate licensee’s license. A review of these property management cases and associated conduct can aid licensees in being sure they are steering clear of those activities that are seeing… Read more
How a Home Inspector Uses Technology to Break Bad News
Blog, Home Inspection
January 18, 2018 |
Typically, home sellers say they want a simple, straightforward home inspector’s report. But, if that simple home inspection report has bad news, they will have more questions and expect solid documentation. The mark of a professional home inspector, as opposed to someone who leaves a trail of unhappy clients behind, is science-based technology. This keeps… Read more
How an Appraiser Can Wow Their Clients
Appraisal, Blog
January 17, 2018 |
There are many types of real estate appraisers today. Some are certified to appraise residential real estate, while others appraise property for federally related transactions. If you’re interested in becoming an appraiser, you may aim to be one that serves high-end, luxury clients and appraises upscale properties. If you’re looking to become a top-shelf appraiser,… Read more
Can a Trespasser Become a Property Owner Through Occupancy?
Blog
January 12, 2018 |
An adverse possession action will result in a legal owner of real property having to forfeit their ownership interest to another, without compensation. An example would be an incorrect fence placement that results in the user of property owned by another ultimately becoming the rightful owner of the property by adverse possession. In order for… Read more
Top 9 Appraisal Marketing Tips
Appraisal, Blog
January 11, 2018 |
Successful appraisers know that consistent appraisal marketing is critical to growing their businesses. When managing your business, there are a variety of appraisal marketing techniques you can use to build and grow your practice. 1. Differentiate Yourself from the Competition Your overall goal for your appraisal marketing efforts should be to make your services stand… Read more
Opportunities Found in the Appraisal Industry
Appraisal, Blog
January 10, 2018 |
It’s a good time to become a real estate appraiser! For a variety of reasons, trained and certified appraisers are in higher demand than ever before. According to the Appraisal Institute, the number of licensed professional appraisers in the U.S. has declined each year for at least the past five years. Many professionals currently in… Read more
5 Must Know Tips for a Residential Property Disclosure Form
Blog
January 5, 2018 |
The Residential Property Disclosure Form (RPDF) is the source of many questions, ranging from who must complete it to how it should be completed. Here we’ll answer some of those questions and provide best practice tips for agents when dealing with the form. 1. Know what type of property requires the RPDF to be completed… Read more
James Dwyer Memorial Scholarship 2017 Winner: Soubhik Das
Blog, News
January 4, 2018 |
The James Dwyer Scholarship is awarded to individuals who share his passion for the pursuit of excellence in the real estate industry. Scholarships, as a whole, are earned by those who wish to invest in their careers and their future via education. This is what we believe at Hondros College and we strive to contribute… Read more
Student Success Story: Meet Morgan McDonald, Real Estate Agent
Blog, News, Student Success Stories
January 3, 2018 |
At Hondros College, we’ve had the pleasure of educating some of the top real estate agents in Ohio. We are proud of our students and seek meaningful relationships with them throughout their careers. We caught up with Hondros alum, Morgan McDonald, and asked about his path to success in the real estate industry. Interest in… Read more
How to Build Your Brand Identity and Improve Your Online Presence
Blog
December 29, 2017 |
As a real estate agent, what you really are is an entrepreneur. True, you work for a broker, but in reality, you’re building your own business from the ground up. This means you need to generate your own customers and create your own brand. The good news is it’s never too early to start. Branding… Read more
