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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.

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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.

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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. However, the 2019 market had nothing like the limited inventory for sale this pandemic boom has created. But, here’s the thing for me. Version 1.3.0

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How to Get Your Real Estate License in Texas

Ryan Serhant

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. You’re also required to take pre-licensing coursework to help you prepare for the state licensing exam. . File your license application.

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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.

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How to Get Your Real Estate License In Vermont

Ryan Serhant

Meet the pre-qualifications. Complete 40 hours of approved VT pre-licensing education. Meet the pre-qualifications. . Meet the pre-qualifications. . You must meet a few pre-qualifications from the Vermont Real Estate Commission (VREC) before you can start working on your license education.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Requirements to get your real estate license in Texas Getting your real estate license in Texas comes down to fulfilling your qualifying education requirement, applying for your license, getting your background check, taking and passing the exam, and finding a sponsoring brokerage. That’s an average pass rate of 58% for exam takers. [5]