Resources
Can a Trespasser Become a Property Owner Through Occupancy?
Blog
January 12, 2018 |
An adverse possession action will result in a legal owner of real property having to forfeit their ownership interest to another, without compensation. An example would be an incorrect fence placement that results in the user of property owned by another ultimately becoming the rightful owner of the property by adverse possession. In order for… Read more
Top 9 Appraisal Marketing Tips
Appraisal, Blog
January 11, 2018 |
Successful appraisers know that consistent appraisal marketing is critical to growing their businesses. When managing your business, there are a variety of appraisal marketing techniques you can use to build and grow your practice. 1. Differentiate Yourself from the Competition Your overall goal for your appraisal marketing efforts should be to make your services stand… Read more
Opportunities Found in the Appraisal Industry
Appraisal, Blog
January 10, 2018 |
It’s a good time to become a real estate appraiser! For a variety of reasons, trained and certified appraisers are in higher demand than ever before. According to the Appraisal Institute, the number of licensed professional appraisers in the U.S. has declined each year for at least the past five years. Many professionals currently in… Read more
5 Must Know Tips for a Residential Property Disclosure Form
Blog
January 5, 2018 |
The Residential Property Disclosure Form (RPDF) is the source of many questions, ranging from who must complete it to how it should be completed. Here we’ll answer some of those questions and provide best practice tips for agents when dealing with the form. 1. Know what type of property requires the RPDF to be completed… Read more
James Dwyer Memorial Scholarship 2017 Winner: Soubhik Das
Blog, News
January 4, 2018 |
The James Dwyer Scholarship is awarded to individuals who share his passion for the pursuit of excellence in the real estate industry. Scholarships, as a whole, are earned by those who wish to invest in their careers and their future via education. This is what we believe at Hondros College and we strive to contribute… Read more
Student Success Story: Meet Morgan McDonald, Real Estate Agent
Blog, News, Student Success Stories
January 3, 2018 |
At Hondros College, we’ve had the pleasure of educating some of the top real estate agents in Ohio. We are proud of our students and seek meaningful relationships with them throughout their careers. We caught up with Hondros alum, Morgan McDonald, and asked about his path to success in the real estate industry. Interest in… Read more
How to Build Your Brand Identity and Improve Your Online Presence
Blog
December 29, 2017 |
As a real estate agent, what you really are is an entrepreneur. True, you work for a broker, but in reality, you’re building your own business from the ground up. This means you need to generate your own customers and create your own brand. The good news is it’s never too early to start. Branding… Read more
How Agents Use Social Media in Real Estate Marketing
Blog
December 21, 2017 |
Location, Location, Location. It’s a mantra you hear often in the world of real estate, and it’s true that the location of a property means everything when it comes to marketing, pricing, and value. However, it also applies to social media marketing. The more locations you’re seen in, the faster your business grows. But can… Read more
Real Estate Advertising Rules Affected by Division-Issued Drafts
Blog
December 19, 2017 |
The Ohio Division of Real Estate has issued proposed changes to 35 rules, the adoption of 5 new rules, and the rescission of one rule. Some of the rules are directed at implementation of H.B. 532, which became law in April of this year. The rest are part of a 5-year rule review process each… Read more
How MLOs and Real Estate Agents Make a Great Team
Blog
December 14, 2017 |
Purchasing a home can be a tedious, complicated process for home buyers. Not to mention, it’s a pretty big deal! Amidst the life-changing decisions, having support from trustworthy professionals (cough, cough: a quality mortgage loan officer and real estate agent team) will help to make the process as seamless as possible for the buyers. You… Read more
How to Create a Podcast for Your Business
Blog
December 13, 2017 |
Podcasts are one of the many ways businesses and personalities connect with their followers. But before diving into what it takes to start podcasting, let’s look at why you should. Why Start One? According to Edison Research, podcast listeners spend, on average, 4 hours listening to audio each week. This is likely because podcasts are auditory and mobile… Read more


