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How to Start a Real Estate Brokerage in 2023 (Without Going Broke)

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Let’s talk about your dream of starting your own real estate brokerage. After all, having your own brokerage means more money, more autonomy, and greater responsibility. I’ve launched two brokerages, invested in two more, and coached dozens of broker-owners. 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Real Estate Brokerage.

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A Homebuyer’s Ultimate Guide to Rent-to-Own Homes: Everything You Need to Know in 2022

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You need to save up money for a down payment and closing costs (which are calculated as a portion of your purchase price), but home prices just keep going up — so when you finally reach your goal, you realize that the goalposts have moved, and the hill is even taller than you thought. Let’s dive right in! Why rent to own?

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50 of the Top Residential Real Estate Companies in the US

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There are over 106,500 real estate brokerages and over 3 million real estate agents in the U.S. To best meet your homeownership needs, the real estate company you choose should have expertise in the local market, a high number of home sales under their belt, a quick turnaround on home sales, and a track record of ethical transactions.

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Cover Story: A Smarter Way to Do Business

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When the COVID-19 pandemic began, many brokerage companies had to shift gears entirely. But why did it take a global crisis for brokerages to move their businesses in this direction? This is all made possible because HomeSmart International brokerages nationwide run on. HomeSmart International was built on technology.

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RealSure: How Does This Home Selling and Buying Service Work?

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In 2021, 32 percent of all home purchases were made with cash. If you need to sell your home in a matter of days, not months, HomeLight can provide you with an all-cash offer through our online Simple Sale platform. It’s quick, easy, and can reduce the stress of a home sale. And for buyers? Request Offer.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Washington State

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“Some people have a lot more time and energy to engage and make the best of the sale, and some people don’t,” says George Graham , a top real estate agent in the Seattle, Washington, area. An as-is home sale often indicates that the home has some “big-ticket items” that won’t pass the required inspection or appraisal, he adds.

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How to Build an IDX Real Estate Website: The Ultimate Guide 2020

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Short for Internet Data Exchange, IDX is a real estate industry term that defines the technology and individual agreements between your MLS and individual agent and brokerage websites that allows them to display MLS listings online. Your MLS has pre-defined rules that determine how brokerages and agents can display MLS listings online.

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