Real Estate
What You Need to Know About Ohio Real Estate License Background Check Requirements
Blog, Real Estate
July 18, 2024 |
Being honest and truthful is one of the requirements for getting licensed as a real estate agent in Ohio. In addition, you must not have been convicted of a “disqualifying offense” to work in the industry. This means you must pass an Ohio real estate license background check to earn your real estate salesperson or… Read more
Reasons to Become a Broker in Ohio
Blog, Real Estate
June 27, 2024 |
Looking to become a real estate broker? Find out what you need to know for FREE by contacting our broker planning services team. If you’ve worked as a real estate salesperson for two of the last five years, you may ask yourself, “Should I become a real estate broker in Ohio?” Becoming a real estate… Read more
From Contacts to Contracts: Building Relationships in Real Estate
Agent Tips, Blog, Housing Market, Real Estate
June 5, 2024 |
Before we discuss building relationships in real estate, we want to emphasize that relationship building should not simply be a business strategy because real estate is more than a business. As a real estate agent, you’ll participate in one of the most significant financial and emotional decisions your clients will make. In addition, if you… Read more
Ohio Real Estate Reciprocity States: Expanding Your Business
Blog, Real Estate
May 13, 2024 |
Each state has its own real estate licensing requirements. However, many states allow licensed agents in other states reciprocity, meaning they can become licensed in another state without starting from scratch and completing all the pre-licensing requirements. (Reciprocity should not be confused with portability, which occurs when a state allows a real estate agent from… Read more
Insightful Tips for New Real Estate Agents
Agent Tips, Becoming an Agent, Blog, Real Estate
April 16, 2024 |
Insightful Tips for New Real Estate Agents “Exciting,” “rewarding,” and “fulfilling,” –are some of the adjectives real estate agents use when describing their first year in the industry. However, in addition to these descriptors, some agents describe their first year as “challenging,” “unpredictable,” and “hectic.” Because it’s always a good idea to enter a new… Read more
The Hottest Real Estate Markets in Ohio
Blog, Real Estate
February 6, 2024 |
Ohio, commonly known as the Buckeye State, is located at the crossroads of the United States. Its excellent connections by land and air to the rest of the country make it one of the most accessible regions in the nation. In addition to its central location, Ohio’s beautiful farmland, wild rollercoasters, and collegiate and professional… Read more
Insiders Expect Hot Ohio Real Estate Markets for 2024
Blog, Real Estate
January 31, 2024 |
A report published by the National Association of REALTOR’s® (NAR) predicts that Toledo, Ohio, will be the country’s hottest real estate market for 2024. In addition, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland are also expected to be highly competitive markets in the coming year. Here’s what the reports say and what this information means for Ohio real estate professionals. … Read more
REALTOR® vs Real Estate Agent: What’s the Difference?
Blog, Real Estate
December 28, 2023 |
Many use the terms “real estate agent” and “REALTOR®” interchangeably. Even though real estate agents and REALTORS® perform the same basic duties – helping clients with real estate transactions – there is a difference between the two titles. Here’s what you need to know about becoming a REALTOR vs real estate agent. Key Takeaways: All… Read more
5 Ways to Network as a Real Estate Agent
Blog, Real Estate
October 31, 2023 |
Learning how to network as a real estate agent is one of the most important skills you can develop. Networking allows you to learn from the experience of others, gain new clients, and promote yourself and your business. If you’re struggling to build your network, we recommend following our three golden rules. Focusing on the… Read more
Alumni Success Story: Jessie Goodman
Blog, Mortgage Lending, Real Estate, Resources, Student Success Stories
October 27, 2023 |
Hondros College is proud of our alumni and the hard work they put into achieving their successful new career. We sat down with Jessie Goodman, former mortgage professional, turned real estate agent and later real estate broker, and asked her about her journey. Why did you change from mortgage to your current field? I have… Read more
Free Webinar Explores Updates in Real Estate Ethical Standards
Real Estate
January 21, 2021 |
As the real estate industry continues to evolve and the National Association of REALTORS® updates its ethics standards to be more aligned with today’s current environment, there are a lot of questions about what the actual changes are and the implications of those changes. Join a virtual panel of real estate experts as we explore the… Read more
