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Do You Like To Talk To Strangers?
Blog
April 14, 2015 |
Your mother may have told you not to, but when you become a real estate agent you will have to talk to a lot of strangers. Do you like to, do you know how to? Depending upon your background before becoming a real estate agent, you may have talked to a lot of different people,… Read more
What Is Your Unique Value Proposition?
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April 12, 2015 |
There are around two million real estate agents in the U.S.. Even in your local market, there are hundreds, maybe thousands of real estate agents consumers can choose from. How do you make yourself stand out in this large crowd? This article suggests developing a Unique Value Proposition (UVP) for yourself, and/or your brokerage/agency. What is a… Read more
Just Starting As A Real Estate Agent? 6 Things You Need to Know
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April 6, 2015 |
In this article, Candy Miles Crocker points out that it is touch starting out as a Real Estate Agent, and that there are 6 things new agents should know. The 6 things are: Select a Broker, one who will work with you to develop your knowledge and skills Do more listening than talking–you have a… Read more
Homebuyers have a spring in their step
Blog, Mortgage Lending, News
April 1, 2015 |
As we bid adieu to another harsh winter and welcome a more cheerful season — at least in some areas of the country, anyway — prospective homebuyers have a spring in their step, as mortgage applications increased almost 5 percent last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. For the week… Read more
Hondros College Brings Excitement to Toledo Market
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March 27, 2015 |
At Hondros College we are springing into the new season with some exciting changes in support of Northwest Ohio and the Real Estate Industry! First, we are pleased to announce Rod Farthing as the Regional Manager of Real Estate Programs. Farthing comes to Hondros College from Stautzenberger College and will be responsible for business development… Read more
Millennials Don’t Know About Closing Costs
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March 26, 2015 |
It seems millennials do not know about or understand closing costs, and the responsibility to tell them about closing costs is falling to Real Estate Agents. Two-thirds of potential home buyers between the ages of 18-34 are unaware of closing costs, and therefore the true cost of buying a home. And, interestingly, one-third of all… Read more
U.S. New Home Sales Rise to Highest Level Since February 2008
Blog, News
March 24, 2015 |
WASHINGTON—New-home sales rose to the highest level in seven years in February, a sign of strong demand that could help boost the broader U.S. housing market. Sales of newly built, single-family homes increased 7.8% from a month earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 539,000, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. That is the highest… Read more
Hondros Hires Veteran Educator as Regional Manager
Blog, News
March 18, 2015 |
Columbus, Ohio (PRWEB) March 16, 2015 Hondros College is pleased to announce that Rod Farthing has joined the Hondros team as Regional Manager of Real Estate Programs. Farthing comes to Hondros from Stautzenberger College, where he was an administrator and instructor in business management, economics, public speaking and real estate pre-licensing. Farthing will be responsible… Read more
Hondros Family of Companies Receives Recognition as one of Central Ohio’s Healthiest Employers
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March 15, 2015 |
On March 10, 2015, Hondros Family of Companies received recognition as one of Central Ohio’s Healthiest Employers. The company was honored at the Columbus Business First’s Third Annual Healthiest Employers of Central Ohio Awards Program & Expo. Presented by OhioHealth, sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and branded by Delta Dental. Award applicants… Read more
Hondros College brings Real Estate Pre-Licensing Courses to Southeastern Ohio
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March 12, 2015 |
As Johnny Cash would say, “We’re Going to Jackson.” Hondros College is excited to bring real estate pre-licensing courses to southeastern Ohio. Beginning on March 16, classes will be offered in Jackson, Ohio at The Office Commons, located at 135 E. Huron Street, Jackson, Ohio. “The new location allows us to better serve southeastern Ohio,”… Read more
Hondros Family of Companies Rolls Out New CompuCram Exam Prep System
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March 8, 2015 |
Hondros Family of Companies is excited to roll out the new CompuCram Exam Prep System, incorporating a new and unique learning methodology, responsive design and a revolutionary Readiness Indicator to ensure that students pass their exam the first time. Developed after extensive market research, the new CompuCram is available for the real estate, appraisal, insurance,… Read more
