Becoming a real estate salesperson in Maryland is as easy as 1-2-3. After completing 60 hours of classes at a real estate school in Maryland, you’ll take the salesperson exam at a certified testing center. Once you pass the test, you’ll be qualified to join a brokerage where[…]

It’s rare to find a career that offers a flexible schedule and impressive earning potential without first earning a college degree, but that’s what being a real estate broker in Oregon can get you. The steps to becoming a real estate professional are straightforward, and they start with[…]

Do you think you’ve got what it takes to make it in New York real estate? It’s not nearly as expensive or as time-consuming to get licensed as you’d think. Armed with what you learn in real estate school, you could be helping clients find office rental space[…]

If you’ve worked in real estate for more than 30 seconds, you’ve probably come to the (painful) realization that 1. you NEED seller leads to become a top producer, and 2. finding and converting seller leads is hard work.First, you need to have a thick skin to handle[…]

As an agent and business owner without millions of followers, a PR team, and an instantly recognizable face, you may think that Ryan Serhant is exceptionally lucky—but the truth? He’s a really smart and extremely hardworking guy. He realized early on that the platform provided by “Million Dollar[…]

Are you considering taking the leap of faith and heading out on your own, but you don’t know if you should start your own brokerage from scratch or purchase a franchise? It’s OK, I have been there too.In my 26-year real estate career, I have built two independent[…]

Ah, love letters. Who doesn’t have fond memories of putting pen to paper or finger to phone and telling someone else just how great they are? I know I do.Of course, like old-school love letters, real estate love letters have one giant scary problem. You never really know[…]

Cold calling is one of the most polarizing lead generation strategies in all of real estate. Experienced agents will tell you it’s an essential part of lead generation. Others will tell you that it isn’t worth the anxiety, frustration, and lack of immediate results.The Close is here to[…]

As a nation, we’re experiencing historically low housing inventory. When inventory is tight, buyers look for agents who are going to give them the best chance of getting the home of their dreams—which means any competitive advantage you can get is invaluable. The ABR designation is a way[…]

Many have tried to open a real estate brokerage and failed. They fail because they simply don’t have a clear and powerful story. When they meet with a prospective associate to join their firm, their message falls flat, leaving the recruit to wonder why they wasted their time.How[…]