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Can the Real Estate Commission Discipline You for Your Personal Facebook Page?
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October 6, 2017 |
The Ohio Real Estate Commission will soon be considering a case concerning a licensee’s Facebook page. The Division of Real Estate is seeking to discipline an Ohio licensee for comments she made on her personal (but public) Facebook page. The basis of the charges is: The licensee’s comments did not reflect high standards of… Read more
5 Lead-Boosting Tips for Mortgage Loan Officers
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October 4, 2017 |
For mortgage loan officers (MLOs), lead generation and customer value are significant parts of the business. MLOs that have an entrepreneurial spirit must know how to market themselves. And there’s never a wrong time to reassess your marketing strategy. If you’re ready to ramp it up or change your tactics, here are five ways mortgage loan officers… Read more
Online Post-Licensing Courses Now Available
Blog, News
October 4, 2017 |
Both brokers and salespeople now have the choice to take their post-licensing education online or in the classroom – you choose! The ability of licensees to take online post-licensure education helps busy professionals get the education needed for a successful practice. I mean who wouldn’t prefer to take their classes early in the morning in… Read more
How Medical Marijuana Will Change Your Practice
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September 29, 2017 |
Medical marijuana has been decriminalized in some states. However, under federal law, landlords are permitted to decline rent to a user of medical marijuana. So where does Ohio stand? Here we’ll go over the Cole Memo, Ohio’s law in response, and how this law change may affect the Ohio real estate industry. Understanding medical marijuana… Read more
Alumni Association Event Recap
Blog, News
September 27, 2017 |
The Alumni Association at Hondros College hosted a 2-day CE event August 29th-30th. Alumni members had free admittance. Attendees nibbled appetizers and sipped refreshments while earning CE credit. Here’s what we covered and what you need to know! Hot Topics for 2017: Medical Marijuana and How it Affects Real Estate Goal: To learn and understand… Read more
6 Ways to Promote Your Next Open House
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September 27, 2017 |
You want to create buzz about a new house you’re selling that just hit the market, so you’ve decided to host an open house. You’ve already instructed the sellers to do the basics: declutter the rooms and make sure the space appears well-maintained. But how do you ensure serious buyers will walk through the door… Read more
6 Steps to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur
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September 21, 2017 |
Becoming a successful entrepreneur takes hard work and devotion. Staying successful, even more so. Many entrepreneurs naturally exude certain qualities such as persistence and optimism. However, there are certain actions that will help anyone wanting to become an entrepreneur find success. Here are six steps to keep in mind as you jumpstart your entrepreneurship: 1. Put… Read more
20 Tools Every Home Inspector Needs
Blog, Home Inspection
September 14, 2017 |
When learning to become a home inspector, it’s helpful to have tools on hand to get a clearer scope of a home’s condition. Beyond the typical screwdriver and tape measure, here is a list of tools that you’ll want to have on hand to ensure a safe and successful home inspection. The Basics Flashlight –… Read more
Choosing a Real Estate Brokerage Firm
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September 6, 2017 |
Considerations for Choosing a Real Estate Brokerage Firm: Culture Brokerage Type Training, Coaching, Mentoring Reputation and Market Share Support Location Commissions and Expenses During your first year in real estate, you will have plenty of questions and curiosities. Be sure you’re choosing a real estate brokerage that will be there with you every step… Read more
The Difference Between Commercial and Residential Real Estate
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August 28, 2017 |
Broadly speaking, real estate consists of two major branches: commercial and residential. On the surface, these two branches don’t look the same. Residential properties include both resale and new homes. This includes single-family homes, townhouses, vacation homes, investment properties, manufactured homes, and condominiums. Commercial includes shopping centers, medical and educational buildings, hotels, offices, and apartment… Read more
Let Facebook’s Dynamic Ads for Real Estate Boost Your Digital Marketing
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August 23, 2017 |
Facebook recently rolled out a new tool crafted for real estate professionals. Dynamic Ads for Real Estate. It allows brokerages to upload and advertise for-sale listings. This promotes relevant properties to home buyers on Facebook and Instagram. All it takes is integration between the Facebook ad platform and your listing data. How does it work?… Read more
