Resources
Real Estate Agents Are Cashing in On Georgia’s Housing Boom
Blog, Real Estate
February 17, 2020 |
With a population of 10.52 million, Georgia has become one of the most popular and affordable housing markets in the United States. Known for its deep history, beautiful scenery, and southern hospitality, Georgia is a great place to start or continue a career as a real estate agent. We’ve compiled four of Georgia’s most popular… Read more
How to Succeed During Your Online Classes
Blog, Real Estate
February 10, 2020 |
Previously, earning a college degree or professional certificate used to mean attending in-person classes. Today, we have the option to find educational programs that offer more flexible options through in-person classes, online learning, or a combination of the two. Online schools allow you to learn whenever, wherever, and however works best for you. According to… Read more
4 Financial Benefits of Becoming a Real Estate Agent
Blog, Real Estate
January 27, 2020 |
Choosing a career path isn’t an easy decision. From education costs to business expenses, pursuing your dream job can require financial investments. Becoming a real estate agent has many benefits. A career in real estate offers flexibility, provides growth opportunities, and can set new agents up for a rewarding career. Before pursuing a career… Read more
Columbus Realtors Central Ohio Housing Report
Blog, News, Resources
January 24, 2020 |
Our friends at Columbus Realtors share great news in this insightful article about the booming real estate market in Columbus. Read the article.
Kentucky’s Hottest Housing Markets
Blog, Real Estate
January 20, 2020 |
In the past 5 years, Kentucky’s real estate markets have grown into some of the strongest housing markets in the country. The Bluegrass State is known for more than country music, home cooking, and horse racing, which makes it a diverse market for homebuyers. Whether you’re an experienced real estate professional or considering starting… Read more
What Your Appraisal Clients Want
Appraisal, Blog
December 19, 2019 |
So, you do your best on every appraisal. You take your time and do thorough research. You carefully analyze the data, support the adjustments, and arrive at well-supported value opinions. And discover that your best client is giving the bulk of their work to your competitor! What’s going on? Just take a moment and look… Read more
Complaints on Real Property Valuation
Blog, Real Estate, Resources
December 6, 2019 |
Property owners that believe their property is worth less than the value assessed by the County Auditor, can file a complaint on the property valuation. The property valuation is used to determine the amount of property taxes an owner pays. Thus, if the property valuation is too high, then the owner is unnecessarily paying higher… Read more
Perks of Taking Real Estate Courses Online
Blog, Real Estate, Resources
December 5, 2019 |
Long gone are the days when real estate courses could only be taken in a classroom. Today, online learning has made it easier than ever before to study and obtain a license. Study at home on your computer or smartphone and you can learn new skills, climb the career ladder, and network with industry professionals…. Read more
Momentum to Increase Commission Transparency
Blog, Real Estate
November 27, 2019 |
The Consumer Federation of American (CFA) has released a report, which estimates only 32% of Americans know a typical commission for a real estate agent. The CFA is an association of non-profit consumer organizations aiming to advance consumer interests through research, advocacy and education. The CFA report studied 263 agent/broker websites in four cities, included… Read more
What the MLS Clear Cooperation Policy means for Off-Market Listings
Blog, Real Estate, Resources
November 15, 2019 |
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has adopted a rule change that will require all members to submit their listings to the multiple listing service (MLS) within one business day of marketing the listing to the public. The rule change was prompted by MLS members hoping to generate more exposure in the marketplace for listings,… Read more
Preparing for a Possible Recession
Blog, Real Estate, Resources
November 13, 2019 |
It’s hard to turn on the news without hearing economists debate when the next recession will rear its head. As a consumer, preparing for a recession can be difficult. The economy has grown steadily for years, but experts are trying to understand whether the U.S. economy is headed for a full-blown economic recession or just… Read more