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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

You can also opt-in to Freedom Trail’s broker recruitment program to be contacted directly by local brokerages that are hiring new agents. Lee Institute Best real estate schools in MA for every stage of your career Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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Savvy real estate agents look beyond ChatGPT

Housing Wire

Powerful AI tools are already transforming residential real estate and forward-thinking agents are paying attention. The residential real estate brokerage industry relies on public trust in agents to guide them through the process of buying and selling homes. So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job?

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Floor plans: a real estate agent’s secret superpower

Real Trends

The residential real estate market is no stranger to floor plans — they’re often part of the home-buying process, typically as a marketing asset on a listing. Additionally, for brokerages that have a mortgage arm or preferred mortgage company, the quick close is even doubly attractive. Making floor plans a part of the process.

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Real people. Real relationships. Real estate.

The Residential Specialist

David Washington, CRS, has been active in many facets of the real estate business over the past 15 years, including inspection, appraisal and brokerage services. I walked across the high school graduation stage one month and the next thing I knew I was finishing up my real estate license,” says Washington. Education is key.

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15 Costs to Consider When Starting an Appraisal Business

McKissock

Bear in mind that real estate markets—both commercial and residential—are volatile. Consider establishing side businesses such as home inspection, staging, and perhaps even brokerage. (It Joseph Dobrian has been writing about commercial and residential real estate, and real estate-related finance, for more than 30 years.

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Found a Buyer on Your Own? Here’s Why You Still Need an Agent

Realtor.com

With an offer in hand, you might be asking what commission an agent would receive if the agent were to get involved at this stage of the home-selling process. However, keep in mind commission rates usually vary depending on the state you live in and among brokerages. An agent will also ensure contingencies are added to your contract.

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Looking Forward to 2022: Climate Takes Center Court

GeekEstate

WEALTH MANAGEMENT TAKES CENTER STAGE. I stand firm in my belief that agents and brokerages who don’t make the jump to wealth managers will be out of the business in five or 10 years. The next step is layering an Awning-esque investment brokerage on top of Truebill. PROPTECH TRENDS. Drew Meyers // Founder, Geek Estate.

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