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8 Habits of a Top Performing Mortgage Loan Officer
Blog
November 9, 2017 |
If you’re wondering if you have what it takes to become a successful mortgage loan officer (MLO), the answer can be found in your habits. Are you managing your time wisely? Do you have a business plan? When was the last time you networked? These are among many strategies you can implement to become a… Read more
National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2017 Event Recap
Blog, News
November 8, 2017 |
Over the weekend, Hondros Education Group attended the 2017 National Association of Realtors (NAR) The Sky’s the Limit Conference and Expo in Chicago, Illinois. We had many corporate associates represent HEG as booth exhibitors and conference attendees. Our overall goal was to develop a greater scope of the current standings of the real estate industry and market. These… Read more
Can You Lose Your License for a “Crime of Moral Turpitude”?
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November 3, 2017 |
Most licensees know that their license can be in jeopardy if convicted of a felony. What about a misdemeanor? Better yet, what if that misdemeanor involves a crime of moral turpitude? Real estate license law contains a similar provision to other licensed professions. It allows the Real Estate Commission to impose discipline towards a licensee… Read more
Top 5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Appraisal License
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November 2, 2017 |
Are you stuck in a rut and wish you could advance your appraisal career? Consider an upgrade. Upgrading your appraisal license comes along with many benefits. From increased income potential to leadership opportunities to local market advantage, a license upgrade can offer you a more satisfying career. Here are five reasons to move up in… Read more
Choosing the Best Real Estate School
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October 28, 2017 |
Is the School Approved and Accredited? What are their Prices? What do their Reviews Look Like? What are your Personal Needs and Priorities? What does their Customer/Student Support Look Like? Confirming the School’s Legitimacy: 1. Is the school approved? Since real estate licensing happens at the state level, it’s important to know an approved… Read more
Is Your Real Estate Team Violating Federal Law?
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October 27, 2017 |
We are all familiar with the idea of a real estate team. These groups of several or more agents provide efficient and coordinated real estate services to clients. Many teams hire personnel (licensed or unlicensed) that handle various phases of a transaction. Anything from marketing to showing. They also act as the transaction facilitator or… Read more
Protecting Your Commission From Procuring Cause Claims
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October 19, 2017 |
Imagine this scenario: You’ve done a superb job as a buyer’s agent. You’ve shown your client the property through photographs and in person, you’ve negotiated the purchase agreement and guided your client to a successful closing… only to find out another agent claims a right to your commission under the theory of procuring cause. Procuring cause… Read more
What Your Clients Really Want in a Home Inspection
Blog, Home Inspection
October 18, 2017 |
Selling, buying or building a home can be an emotional experience. It’s important to be a trustworthy, knowledgeable resource during the process of working with real estate agents or home buyers and sellers. A good rule of thumb is to inspect each and every home as if you or your family would be living there…. Read more
Hondros Education Group Announces Acquisition Of Additional Phoenix Real Estate School
Blog, News
October 16, 2017 |
PHOENIX, Oct. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Arizona School of Real Estate & Business (ASREB), a division of the Hondros Education Group (HEG), announced today it is teaming up with Westford College in a partnership that will further unify real estate education in Arizona. This is the second such purchase for HEG in 2017. Based in the Phoenix area, Westford will pool its talents with ASREB and another… Read more
Licensees Offer More than Just Selling Real Estate – Deductions for Destroyed Property
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October 13, 2017 |
Potential consumers oftentimes seek consultation on issues that don’t involve buying or selling a home. Examples are questions on everything from HOA dues, homeowners insurance, and property taxes. Expanding your knowledge on general real estate topics will help you better serve your clients and may open the door to new customers. Today, I wanted to… Read more
Tips for High Quality Real Estate Photography
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October 11, 2017 |
When looking at real estate listings, can you guess where a prospective home buyer’s eyes go first? The photos. Real estate photography is at the forefront of the decision-making process for home buyers. As a real estate agent, high-quality photography is your first chance to pull a potential buyer in. Beautiful imagery will compel that… Read more
