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Choosing a Real Estate Brokerage Firm
Blog
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
Blog
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
Blog
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
How to Help a Client that is Selling and Buying a House
Blog
August 17, 2017 |
In a hot real estate market, many sellers are looking to make a move. Often times agents are asked, “When selling and buying a house, which should I do first?” The answer depends on each seller’s specific preferences and needs; attention to detail and knowledge are two of our Keys to Real Estate Agent Success. There… Read more
6 Perks of Becoming a Home Inspector
Blog, Home Inspection
August 14, 2017 |
If you are friendly, observant and trustworthy, a career in home inspection may suit you well. Home inspectors are a critical component in the home buying process, and the profession can be very rewarding. In fact, there are many benefits of becoming a home inspector. Here are just a few: 1.) Be Your Own… Read more
5 Benefits of Becoming an Appraiser
Appraisal, Blog
July 28, 2017 |
From job stability to professional development opportunities, residential appraisal careers offer many benefits to anyone willing to work hard. If you’re driven and enthusiastic about running a successful business, you’ll find that appraisal may be a good fit for you. Here are just a few reasons why a career as an appraiser may be… Read more
5 Benefits of Becoming a Mortgage Loan Officer
Blog, Mortgage Lending
July 17, 2017 |
A Mortgage Loan Officer (MLO) sells financing for possibly the biggest purchase of a person’s lifetime – a home. From job satisfaction to professional development opportunities, mortgage lending offers many benefits to anyone willing to work hard. Here are just a few reasons why a career as an MLO may be right for you: 1.)… Read more
Student Success Story: Sam Krafty, Real Estate Agent
Blog, Student Success Stories
July 16, 2017 |
As a leader in real estate education, we are proud to educate some of the top performing real estate agents in Ohio. We strive to maintain our relationships with our students after their time at Hondros College. We sat down with Hondros alum, Sam Krafty, whose career in real estate has taken off since graduating… Read more
Hondros Education Group REEA Conference Recap 2017
Blog, News
July 15, 2017 |
This past June, Hondros Education Group had the pleasure of attending the 2017 Annual REEA Conference in Miami, Florida. We had several corporate associates and instructors represent HEG as event speakers, booth exhibitors, and conference attendees. Our overall goal was to improve our instructional skills and best practices, learn from national regulators and educators, and… Read more
Legal Roundup: Amazon Entering Real Estate, Amendment to Closing Disclosure Rule, and More!
Blog, Mortgage Lending
July 14, 2017 |
This week’s “Legal Roundup” involves industry updates involving Amazon’s decision to potentially enter the real estate market, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau amending its “Know Before You Owe” mortgage disclosure rule, and Ohio’s Budget Bill eliminating property tax appeal rights. Check out the full details of each story below and stay in-the-know on what’s on in… Read more
Needed Change to Ohio’s Good Funds Law
Blog, News
July 13, 2017 |
In 2016, for the first time in 20 years, the Ohio legislature updated Ohio’s Good Funds Law. The changes were intended to address fraud as it relates to certified checks, money orders, and other financial instruments. In April of 2017, the changes became effective and almost immediately raised compliance issues in the real estate industry…. Read more
