Resources
How to Own the Rental Market as a Real Estate Agent
Blog
June 7, 2024 |
Savvy real estate agents know how to change with the times. Instead of patiently waiting for changes in the Ohio housing market, consider a temporary pivot into the rental market – especially if you serve an area with a high move rate. Forming relationships with rental clients will also serve you well when those renters… 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
Hondros College Opens New Education Facility in Westerville
Blog
June 5, 2024 |
Westerville, Ohio – Hondros College, the leading real estate educator in Ohio, announced the opening of its brand new, state-of-the-art learning facility in Westerville. This facility boasts all-new learning environments and enhanced resources to support students in their pursuit of real estate education and career advancement. Among other features, it provides dedicated spaces for collaboration… Read more
Agent Blueprints for Success: Finding the Right Real Estate Brokerage
Blog
June 1, 2024 |
Just as builders carefully follow blueprints when constructing a home, new real estate agents must carefully examine every step they take when building their careers. One of the steps to becoming a real estate agent in Ohio is finding the right real estate brokerage. Finding the right real estate brokerage is critical, as your brokerage will provide… Read more
Becoming a Real Estate Agent as a Senior or Retiree
Blog, Resources
May 28, 2024 |
Some view retirement as an opportunity to spend more time on the golf course or to pursue hobbies. However, others may feel uncomfortable with a more leisurely schedule and are compelled to use their retirement to try new careers. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for real estate, perhaps it’s time to… Read more
How to Build & Drive More Traffic to Your Real Estate Website
Agent Tips, Blog, Resources
May 23, 2024 |
According to the technology survey produced by the National Association of REALTORS, 97% of all homebuyers used the internet in their home search. More than three-quarters of those homebuyers used a mobile device or tablet to search for a home. With this data in mind, it’s clear that real estate agents must learn how to… Read more
Hondros College Named as a Top Workplace in 2024
Blog, Resources
May 13, 2024 |
We are excited to announce that Hondros College was recently named one of Columbus CEO Magazine’s Top Workplaces 2024. Columbus CEO Magazine listed 85 organizations as top workplaces based on employee surveys conducted in 2023. Survey results were only valid if at least 35 percent of employees in a given company responded. The survey (conducted by research partner… 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
Top Questions for Your Real Estate Interview in Ohio
Becoming an Agent, Blog
May 1, 2024 |
For previous job interviews, you have probably prepared by practicing answers to the most common interview questions. But preparing for a real estate agent interview is a different ballgame. While you certainly must be prepared to answer questions, you must also be ready to ask questions. Let’s discuss the job-hunting process for real estate agents… Read more
8 Social Media Musts Before You Become a Real Estate Agent
Blog
April 29, 2024 |
You probably have a mile-long to-do list if you are just getting started in real estate. However, it’s important that you block out some time each week to work on your social media presence. In today’s real estate market, developing your brand on social media is crucial to marketing your business – especially when marketing… Read more
Is a Career in Real Estate Right for You?
Becoming an Agent, Blog, Resources
April 24, 2024 |
You know in your heart that it’s time for a career switch, and you have always dreamed of staging homes, negotiating contracts, and helping clients find the homes of their dreams. But is a career in real estate right for you? Even though you may enjoy reality TV that focuses on the real estate industry,… Read more
