How Can a Real Estate Agent Get Their License Revoked?
As one of the best real estate schools in Massachusetts, we often talk about how people can get their real estate licenses. But, what about the opposite? How do agents get their licenses revoked? Knowing what to do is great, but you should also know what not to do. So today, let’s go over all the ways
How to Overcome a Bad Home Inspection
Home Inspections Don’t Have to Be Painful Home inspections are a crucial part of the homebuying process, but they can be nerve-wracking. While the inspection is underway, buyers’ and sellers’ agents alike might be wondering: What will the inspectors find? Will the sale fall through? That anxiety is natural. A Zillow research report found that among sellers
5 Tips for Buying and Selling Historic Properties
Buyer’s and Seller’s Agents Can Make History With Historic Homes Do you have clients who would jump at the opportunity to live in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s house? Or perhaps the very first mansion in the state of Utah is more their speed? As it turns out, successfully buying or selling historic properties like these requires a particularly
The Basics of Digital Accessibility for Real Estate Agents
Why You Should Make Your Website Accessible and ADA-Compliant Most real estate agents know that creating a website is an important way to connect with clients and generate new business. But is your online presence accessible to clients with disabilities? When you work to make your website and social media accounts more accessible, it benefits all of your
How To Save For Retirement As A Real Estate Agent
Real Estate Agents Should Disaster Proof Their Retirement Plan As a real estate agent, planning for retirement can require creativity and extra work as compared to most professions. Many real estate agents and REALTORS® are independent contractors. This means you have no employer-sponsored retirement plan in place for your future. Additionally, since income is often based
Student Loans Affect Americans’ Ability to Purchase a Home
Student Loans Are Among ‘Biggest Hurdles’ to Homeownership Many Americans — and especially millennials — are burdened with large amounts of student loan debt that affect their daily lives, including their ability to purchase a home, data shows. Student debt “is one of the biggest hurdles holding potential buyers back from being able to save for a downpayment
3 Real Estate Agents’ Haunted House Stories
Real Estate Agents Tell Stories of Supernatural Encounters Whether you’ve been working in real estate for a few months or a few decades, you likely have stories of quirky clients and peculiar homes — but some agents’ tales are even stranger. Just in time for Halloween, we’ve collected nightmarish stories from agents across the country who have had
How to Get Reviews & Testimonials as a Real Estate Agent
Why Are Reviews and Testimonials Important to Real Estate Agents? If you find yourself conducting a Google search before trying a new restaurant or making a costly purchase, you’re in the company of most modern consumers. When it comes to purchasing a piece of real estate, you better believe potential real estate leads are going
Criminal Minds: Real Estate Fraud, Vol.2
Check Out These Stories of Notorious Real Estate Scammers All real estate professionals need to take fraud and unethical behavior seriously. After all, gaining a client’s trust is an incredibly important part of an agent’s job. But what happens when agents decide to scam their clients or otherwise commit fraud? You’ve likely seen national news stories about real
Browsing That’s Built to Last: Online Safety for Agents
The Prince of Nigeria Has a Bridge to Sell You In the digital age, particularly amid a work-from-home boom, agent safety extends far beyond simply staying aware of your surroundings or even wearable safety technology. Today, real estate professionals must also be aware of digital dangers. From sophisticated hack jobs to high-tech identity theft, understanding and utilizing a
