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If you were a new agent what would you do?
Choose the brokerage with the best training or the one with the best brand recognition?
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Choosing Your Professional Home: How to Interview a Brokerage
Starting (or switching) your real estate career is about finding a partner. When you sit down with a Managing Broker, remember: you are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you. Here is how to vet a brokerage to ensure they provide the fuel your business needs to blast off. 1. The Financials: Beyond the Split…
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What works best when showcasing your capabilities?
A formal iPad presentation, a casual 'conversation over coffee', or a fancy portfolio?
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Do you go into Monday knowing exactly who you're calling?
…or do you spend the first two hours of the week just trying to figure out where you left off? Share any tips you have for organizing your week!
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The 3-Layer Prep: How Top Agents Stop Losing Commissions at the Listing Table
The single biggest fear in real estate isn't low inventory, it's walking into a listing presentation unprepared and watching the commission walk out the door with a competitor. You’ve done the lead generation, you’ve earned the meeting, and now you have one hour to prove you are the only agent who can maximize the client’s…
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Diving Deeper into Your Unique Value Proposition
We’ve all been there: someone asks, "So, what do you do?" and you default to the same tired script about being a real estate agent. You mention your neighborhood, maybe your years of experience, and then watch their eyes glaze over as they mentally lump you in with every other agent they’ve ever met. The stakes are higher…
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What is Your Unique Value Proposition?
In real estate, no one cares where you went to school or that you were "Employee of the Month" at a retail job five years ago. When you sit down with a broker or client this year, they are looking for one thing: Your Unique Value Proposition (UVP). Your UVP is a clear statement that describes the benefit of your service,…
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Building Momentum for a Strong 2026
This is the perfect time for real estate professionals to pivot from "planning" to "performing." With mortgage rates stabilizing and a new wave of buyers entering the market, the mid-quarter mark is your opportunity to sharpen your edge before the spring surge. Master the "New Tech" Toolkit The biggest differentiator for…
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Why Real Estate is the Ultimate Career Pivot for Today’s College Graduate
We all know the narrative: A recent college graduate, diploma in hand, ready to conquer the world... only to find the "entry-level" job market demanding three years of experience, three layers of technical certifications, and a salary that barely covers rent. For many talented, ambitious young people, the traditional…
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What is your biggest fear?
Did you know that about 75% of people experience some level of fear or anxiety when speaking in public? If that's you, you are definitely not alone! Here are a few more eye-opening facts: 80% of women and 70% of men report feeling nervous about public speaking. It’s even more common among younger adults (80%) than older…
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Take The Confident New Hire Course
Set yourself up for long-term success in real estate. Sign up today! Click here to register Confident New Hire Course
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Career Mentor Connect- Live Online Aug 28th
📊 Thursday, August 28th | 7:00pm – 8:00pm (EDT) Instructor: Kim Gartner – Current Market Conditions What’s really happening in the market right now? 📈 Are prices rising, falling, or holding steady compared to last month—or even last year? How long are sellers waiting before receiving offers? Join @Kim Gartner as she breaks…
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Help Us with a Social Media Project
We're looking for passionate and enthusiastic Kaplan Alumni to team up with us on social media. Do you love sharing your experiences, insights, and tips about real estate education and starting a successful career in the field? If so, this is the perfect chance to build your personal brand and grow your network. By…
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Come join us this evening!
Hi, We are about to begin our discussion on open houses in tonight's mentoring class (7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET) and I hope you can join us. Also, from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET is the accelerator class if you are signed up for this very informative class. We will be talking about the importance of productivity planning. Cindy Lott,…
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Excited to share
Hey everyone I am taking my course exam this saturday and very excited and super nervous. This is something very new for me and I, like a lot of you, have NO EXPERIENCE or history in real estate. But thats okay. Never be afraid to go after the next level of the best version of yourself! Anybody else taking there exam soon?
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Your Instructors Are More Than Teachers—We’re Mentors for the Long Haul
At Kaplan, we believe that pre-licensing instruction is just the beginning. As your instructors, we’re here to guide you through the material, answer your questions, and cheer you on every step of the way. But our support doesn’t stop once you pass your exam. We’re invested in your success—both now and as you launch your…