article thumbnail

How 2020 exposed a greater need for collaboration between real estate agents and LOs

Housing Wire

Successful agents, brokerages and loan officers of the future are going to rely significantly on technology to find, nurture and engage with buyers and sellers while also playing an expanding role as personal advisors in all things related to mortgage, insurance, moving, renovating and new home transitioning. How do I find a doctor?

article thumbnail

How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

Housing Wire

If you’re interested in becoming a real estate agent in Illinois, you’ll be happy to hear that the path to getting your real estate license in the Prairie State doesn’t require as much of a time commitment as other states. The actual professionals who many states call “brokers,” however, are called “managing brokers” in Illinois. 2] DID YOU KNOW?

Agents 421
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Is a Mortgage Pre-Approval Letter Necessary to Make an Offer on a House?

Realtor.com

“While you do not ‘need’ a pre-approval letter from your lender in order for your offer to be accepted, I highly recommend all of my buyers present it,” says Denise Shur , a Realtor® with 1:1 Realty in San Jose, CA. ” What is mortgage pre-approval? So is seeking pre-approval a good idea for you?

article thumbnail

How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide

Kyle Handy

Each aspiring agent must complete 180 classroom hours of pre-licensing education covering real estate finance, contract law, and real estate principles. Required Courses To become a real estate agent in Texas, you must complete 180 classroom hours of pre-licensing courses approved by TREC.

article thumbnail

New Tools: Listing Alert Re-Reinvents Pre-MLS Window

Realty Biz

Listing Alert launched for the first time back in 2019 as a first in the class pre-MLS window for agents and brokerages to access properties before their competitors. With record prices and huge demand, 2020-2021 has turned upside-down every agent toolbox and caused a total reorganization of brokerage strategies. Version 1.3.0

MLS 69
article thumbnail

How to Get Your Real Estate License in Texas

Ryan Serhant

Meet the pre-qualifications. Meet the pre-qualifications. Meet the pre-qualifications. In Texas, you need to meet some pre-qualifications before you can start your real estate licensure journey. They say everything is bigger in Texas, from the sprawling ranches to the suburban family homes.

article thumbnail

How To Become A Realtor In California In 2023 (7 Easy Steps)

Kyle Handy

To summarize: Age : Must be 18 years old or older Residency : Legal US resident or lawfully admitted alien Background : No disqualifying criminal history Once you meet these basic requirements, complete the necessary pre-licensing courses, submit the required documentation, and pass the California real estate exam.