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See you TONIGHT for Career Mentor Connect 6pm CST
Looking forward to a great class this evening at 6pm CST discussing a VERY important topic of Time Management. Being able to effectively manage your time in real estate is vital. Let's talk about it! I'm Kim Gartner and I'll be your Instructor for class. See You Soon!
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Real Estate Mentor/Coach
Hi all! I am Riaunna Bowie a newly licensed real estate agent and attorney in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. I am currently with Keller Williams. I really want to learn the real estate business and the ins and outs to real estate. As many of you know that can be done with a great coach/mentor. I am really wishing I had a…
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Hi All
I am new to the real estate industry, I am preparing for my license. I have a question regarding the best practise to study, I see that there is a pdf version and also a video lecture version, are they both the same coz I am visual learner , am i missing out on anything if i choose this format. Thank you in advance
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How are you using your gifts?
What are your gifts and what are you using them for? Let us know in the comments below. I nominate @Tabitha May Hasin, @Tanya Tilton, @Howard Harris to start sharing…
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Mastering Business Plans
Register today for next week's webinar with our RealXpert @Jenisvo. She will be discuss crafting effective business plans that align with your long-term goals and aspirations. These tips will be tailored for professionals seeking to enhance their planning skills. In the meantime, if you have any questions for @Jenisvo…
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Having trouble locating the CA Real Estate Practice Category
Hi there, just finished the Animated Video, thank you for your assistance. :)
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CMC Tonight Buyers and Seller's Expectations
Looking forward to seeing you this evening and sharing awesome information about what to expect when working with buyers and sellers.
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6/6 class for career mentor?
It says the class is at 7pm on the calendar but under the description it says 8pm? I tried both times but I don’t know where to go?
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California Real Estate Practice Category
I'm also having trouble finding the California Real Estate Practice category.
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6/3 class
I'm waiting to be let into the class tonight. Has it been canceled or rescheduled?
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GA Passer ShoutOUT!
Hello Everyone, I'd like to send a PASSER SHOUT OUT to Katrina Wood, yet another of my wonderfully diligent students who PASSED her GA STATE EXAM & participated in both Instructor 1:1 appointments as well as our bi-weekly GA Study Group sessions regularly!! Clear proof that doing the work & fully immersing yourself in our…
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Obtaining forms if you don't work for a broker
Hello, I'm currently working on my Colorado real estate license to purchase my first home. I'm not interested in making this my career as I'm currently employed as a financial planner but just want to save money on closing costs. My concern is access to the pre-approved forms which are provided by many brokerages. Is there…
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Now What?
We often get the question, "Now that I have my license what do I do?" If you purchased a Career Launcher licensing package, you have access to Kaplan's Real Estate Accelerator course. This course is designed to help agents learn how to run their real estate business. If you didn't purchase the course in your initial…
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Proctored Exam
I just took, and failed, my first real estate proctored exam in MN. My problem is, a few of the questions had 2 out of the 4 answers that could both be correct. I took my tie to analyze the question, and all answers, and just picked which I thought would be the correct answer. How do we navigate these questions?
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Career Mentor Connect Session 5/23
If you joined us tonight, please leave comments or questions for @Art Valenzuela below.
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FAQ: Where do I go from here?
As students finish up their prelicensing courses, we often get the question, where do I go from here? Follow this Road Map to Success… We look forward to helping you grow in your new career! If you have any questions, put them in the comments below.
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Start Your Real Estate Career This Summer
Use the promo code SUCCEED to save $50 off your licensing package when you purchase at https://www.kapre.com/. We look forward to seeing you in class! 🤓
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Can someone please direct me to the live online learning hub please? I’m having trouble finding it.
help.
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MENTOR MONDAY
Who's your favorite mentor? Tag them below to show them some love and recognition. 💙
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RealXperts: How To Find Your Tribe with Harry Stephens
What did you think of today's webinar? What resonated with you? If you have a question for @Harry Stephens please ask it below so he can answer you. For those who couldn't attend, a recording will be sent to your email one week post-production. Register for upcoming webinars or watch recorded webinars here.
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A significant change for Buyers, Sellers, and Agents.
A landmark legal settlement between home sellers and the real estate industry could cause a shakeup in the way homes are bought and sold, beginning this summer. Here's a great article and video (below) explaining the situation. Sometime between now and when the settlement goes into effect this summer, buyer's agents might…
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New Course: Would you take a course that teaches you how to run your real estate business?
We are in the process of creating a course that helps you prepare to run a real estate business. Respond below if it's a course you'd be interested in taking. More details to follow…
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RealXperts: How To Find Your Tribe Webinar 5/15
There's still time to sign up for this week's Kaplan RealXperts webinar with Harry Stephens! Save your seat: bit.ly/4dpBqT2 Live Event Wednesday, May 15, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am PT 10:00 am - 11:00 am MT 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CT 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
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Register to take the BAP course on 5/16
Register Here We look forward to seeing you in class next week!
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RealXpert Webinar 5/15 - How To Find Your Tribe
Register here for next week's session. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Real Estate Accelerator Coaching Sessions Now On Thursday Nights
Mark your calendars. You don't want to miss this!!
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Career Mentor Connect - NEW TIME ON THURSDAY!
Come join us at a new time starting on 5/9/24. Career Mentor Connect Sessions will prepare you to be successful in your real estate career. Your success as a real estate agent not only depends on the solid foundation of understanding the principles and practices essential to real estate but also the knowledge of how to…
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Become a Buyer Agency Professional - Your Commission Depends On It!
Why now? Because your commission depends on it! The BAP course is designed to fill a significant gap many residential real estate licensees encounter when working with buyers. Agents have not typically negotiated their rates or had to execute a contract to secure their professional fees while representing buyers, as these…
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25 Popular Home Styles Every Agent Should Know
What's Your Favorite Style?A-Frame Brownstones Bungalow Cape Cod Colonial Contemporary Craftsman Federal Georgian Greek Revival Italianate Mediterranean Midcentury Modern Modern Farmhouse Postmodern Prairie Queen Anne Ranch Rowhouses Saltbox Spanish Split Level Storybook Tudor Victorian
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State exam requirements
Hello Kaplan team! I just took and passed my California Real Estate Practice Final exam. What would be my next step before applying fir the state exam? Thanks!
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Dispelling 7 Myths About NAR's Proposed Settlement - Know the Truth
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Is Real Estate Right for You? If you are willing to do the work it is!
"Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work. But if you're not frightened by these things, the opportunities are just as great today as they every were"! -David Rockefeller
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Which Brokerage Is Right For You??
Now that you’ve got your license, the next step is deciding where to hang it. Check out this video that breaks down the three most common types of brokerages you can join. After watching, share which one sounds like the best fit for you.
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Friday's Food For Thought
Share your feedback below…
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Selling Mistakes
Here are 7 Common Home Selling Mistakes you should try to avoid.
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What do you wish you would have asked your broker before joining their office?
Newer agents don't know what to ask, how to compare options, or how to get started in their new real estate career… what do you wish YOU would have asked at the starting gate?
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Flexible schedules for CE
Purchase your CE courses here.
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Real Estate Accelerator Coaching Session Meets Today
While you’re busy getting on the fast track to real estate success with our Real Estate Accelerator Online Video Course, make sure you are advancing your professional growth with our weekly live online coaching sessions too. With these invaluable, interactive sessions, you can gain insightful knowledge from an industry…
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🚨New Giveaway Alert!‼️🚨 📸 Real Estate Spring Profile Picture Giveaway🎁
✨Spring Giveaway✨🎁 We're giving away One (1) Real Estate Professionals Prize: Modern Real Estate Practice Review Flashcards ($42 value) and Real Estate Study Package ($99 value)🎉 To enter all you have to do is add a profile picture to your account during the promotion period of Friday, April 5, 2024, at 12:00 am CT through…
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Rising bond yields are affecting mortgage rates
Watch this new video from the Financial Planning Community. How is this affecting your conversations with buyers? What do you predict the mortgage rates will do this year?
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Crash Course
Does anyone know of any free crash courses that are reputable?
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Recording Available: RealXpert Webinar:Buyer Agency Professional Designation
Kaplan is launching a new designation tailored for real estate professionals: the Buyer Agency ProfessionalTM (BAP TM) designation. The way buyer’s agents are getting paid is changing and this course is intended to help these agents develop and demonstrate their unique value proposition to would-be buyers. Apply the skills…
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Weekly Challenge: Networking Like a Pro!
Tell 3 family members, friends, colleagues and/or personal service providers (i.e. your beautician/barber, doctor, trainer etc.) that you are now in the real estate business (You are, it's official! Embrace it!) and that you would love to help them and anyone they know who's interested in buying or selling real estate in…
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North Carolina Alumni: CE Deadline Is Less Than 3 Months Away
Heads up—this is your last chance to save on North Carolina continuing education before the June 10th deadline! Enroll in our GENUP or BICUP packages with code NCEARLY, and you'll knock out your CE in just one day. The offer ends soon. Save Now
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Where can I find real estate licencing packages?
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Career Mentor Connect 3.28.24
Join @Art Valenzuela and @Cynthia Lott tonight at 5 - 6 pm PT 6 - 7 pm MT 7 - 8 pm CT 8 - 9 pm ET
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Building Your Unique Brand
Since so many of you are getting close to the end of your pre-licensing journey, I thought it would be a great opportunity to share these tips on branding your new business with photos. Here’s a checklist to consider when planning your very first professional photo shoot! Now smile & show the world what you’re made of!
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Which Buyer Agency Professional™ event are you attending next week?
Next week we have two exciting events focused on our BAP™ Designation. 🚀 On 4/2/23, a BAP™ Designation course is being offered. This class allows licensees to use the BAP™ Designation in their marketing. It is an 8-hour course and costs $199. Register for the course here. On 4/3/24, there is a BAP™ webinar explaining the…
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Get your BAP to know how to operate in a post-lawsuit world
All licensees should have this designation to help their clients understand the value of using an agent. Scan the QR code to enroll today.
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What are the top skills a New Agent needs?
Complete this word search to find the 12 top skills. The first person to correctly submit the answers to this crossword will win this exclusive Winner Winner Chicken Dinner Badge. Please submit your answers to jamie.cash@kaplan.com by 5:00 pm CT on or before 4.1.24.
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How much does it cost to start out?
Many people don’t realize that starting a career in Real Estate is starting a small business. Like any other small business, you’ll need to create a budget to cover your expenses. Here is an article that can help you stay on track and be prepared. Which of these costs were you unaware of?
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Moved: Real Estate Math Problem
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Free Inman Select Trial Subscription
Kaplan has joined up with Inman News—one of the most trusted resources in the industry—to provide you with access to a FREE Inman Select trial subscription. Your 6-month Inman Select trial subscription includes: - Unlimited access to Inman.com - Up-to-the-minute news delivered to your inbox - Expert analysis and advice for…
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NEW Designation - Buyer Agency Professional (BAP)
Register today to make sure you stand out from the competition. https://www.kapre.com/real-estate/professional-development-courses/p/buyer-agency-professional-designation
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RealXpert Webinar: Recording Now Available: Marketing Strategies for New Real Estate Agents 3.20.24
Come join us as @Charles Lee, Instructor discusses marketing strategies all new agents should know. Register for the event here.
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Happy Meme Monday
Oh no they didn't! Hopefully, you're almost finished getting your license so they can buy from you!
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Career Mentor Connect Session is TONIGHT!
We look forward to seeing you on the new day/time. Join us this evening as Dean & Sergio discuss challenges & opportunities in today's market. @Dean Foerster @Sergio Rodriguez
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Study
Do you know if there is any way to listen to the course material? I want to study more before the state exam.
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Question of the Day
@Jenisvo @Cynthia Lott @Tanya Tilton @artvalenz1 @Toby Schifsky Please share with us in the comments below.
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New Course Updates Effective 3/7/24
It's your Lucky Day! 🍀 Get ready to elevate your prelicensing experience. Kaplan just released an update to your prelicensing courses! Imagine diving into your studies knowing that you're armed with everything you need to ace your licensing exam. Kaplan's courses are already renowned for covering all the essential topics,…
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Coming Soon...
Are you getting excited about the reveal? What do you think it will be? What would you like it to be?
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California Real Estate Practice Category
Dose anyone know where to find the "California Real Estate Practice Category" required for the Fair Housing Interactive Exercise. Per the instructions it should be in the Community Forum but I have not been able to find it.
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Career Mentor Connect
I don't see the link for Live Career Mentor Connect under my LMS. Do we still have the class Every Monday from 6 to 7pm C.T.?
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New agent
I am a newly licensed sales agent and looking for an experienced mentor real estate agent who can provide me with support to be successful
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RealXpert Webinar: Creating a Financial Plan with Will Lau with Recording
Thank you for joining us today! @Will Lau shared a wealth of valuable financial insights. Please share some golden nuggets that you obtained from today's webinar. If you registered but were unable to attend, a recording will be sent to you in one-week post webinar.
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The Luxury Market Report - Feb. 2024
Many of you have indicated an interest in the luxury market as your specialty area. Take a look at the statistics controlling this market and consider how they may impact your luxury real estate business plans for the near future?! I look forward to hearing your feedback, enjoy the data!…
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Happy Meme Monday!😎😂
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Moved: Exam prep
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New to real estate
Hello I’m Brittney Woolbright I’m currently located in Denver Co currently looking for new mentor and just overall knowledge to know talking the exams my contact info is noblebrittney976@gmail.com
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Are YOU Ready to Launch Your Career with Confidence?
Let us help to guide your career in a winning direction. Here's a free eBook to help you to ask yourself the right questions for a stellar start!
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How many Agents...
Happy Monday, everyone! Let's kick off this week with a little laughter to lighten the load. Mondays can sometimes feel like a mountain to climb, but with the power of humor, we can turn that mountain into a molehill. So, here's a challenge for you: find something to laugh about today, whether it's a hilarious typo in an…
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Anyone looking for a mentee
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My Practice Activity or quizzes will not load
When I hit the launch button I receive an error message. Has anyone else experienced this?
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What Value Does A Buyer's Agent Bring?
Check out this recent publication from the National Association of Realtors. They boast 105 ways realtors help buyers! Read through it and tell me your thoughts about how you might use this information during your Buyer Consultations.
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Sponsoring Broker
Does anyone have advice on how to find a sponsoring broker in NYC?
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Meme Monday!
Happy Monday! This is your sign to update your headshot😂 When was the last time you took headshots? 📸 Let us know in the comments!
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Show Your Value - Buyer Specialist
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently came out with an 8 page pamphlet identifying 105 ways a Buyer's Agent may assist their client with the homebuying process. The topics range from Counseling the Buyer to Advocating & Facilitating the Close. NAR, often touted as the largest trade association in the U.S.,…
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What are Brokers looking for in new agents?
Since February is new agent month, I wanted to start a discussion as to what Employing/Managing Brokers are looking for in new agents. For those of you who are Brokers, please share some insights @Jenisvo @Amy Klingensmith @Tanya Tilton
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Now is a great time to get into Real Estate
Real estate offers a flexible work environment with the potential for high earning potential and independence. Agents can set their schedules, work remotely, and tailor their business to fit their lifestyle. Whether you're interested in residential sales, commercial, property management, or real estate investment, there's…
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Should you get your real estate license?
Only you can determine if being a real estate agent would be rewarding for you. As we’ve laid out, there are many pros to a career in real estate, including salary/earning potential, a flexible schedule, and plenty of room for growth and leadership opportunities. While determining whether or not the challenges and…
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TOP 3 ways to study for your online real estate course
With a decade of experience assisting students in preparing for their real estate exams, I've encountered one recurring query: "What is the most effective method for me to study and successfully pass my exam?" Below, I've shared some insights based on my years of expertise. Set a Study Schedule: Allocate specific times for…
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RealXpert Webinar Recording: Residential Real Estate Predictions for 2024
In today's webinar, @Toby Schifsky and Aimee Hanson discussed buyers and sellers apprehension about the real estate market and trends that will be seen in 2024. What trends do you think the Real Estate market will see in 2024? Please continue the conversation here.
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Share the Love
Are you loving our Community? If so, share this image with others and invite them to contribute as well.
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As a realtor, how important are first impressions?
Share your thoughts! Let's chat about it this evening during Real Estate Career Mentor! Tune in today at 4:00pm-5:00pm PT. See you there😊
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Are you ready for April?
Did you know… In 2024, inventory levels are expected to decline by 14% year over year. April is the prime month for selling and with 60% of sellers spending up to three months preparing their homes — your professional guidance is highly sought after. Realtor.com’s Listing Toolkit offers a cutting-edge suite of products…
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Starting your career with a strong foundation.
As yesterday's article mentioned, one of the most common mistakes is jumping into the real estate industry without adequate preparation. New agents may underestimate the complexity of the market, the legalities involved, and the competition. It's essential to invest time in education, research, and creating a solid…
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Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Your Real Estate Career
Embarking on a career in real estate can be both exciting and challenging for newbies. While the potential for success is immense, there are common pitfalls that new real estate agents often encounter. Avoiding these mistakes is crucial for building a thriving and sustainable career. Here is an article that discusses some…
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Soon to be Michigan agents
Hello if you are an agent online in MI I would love to help you connect with others, connect to study and anything of the sort so feel free to speak up!
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5 Markets Feeling the Impact of Lower Mortgage Rates
Now that rates have dropped down to the mid-6's, some areas are seeing an uptick in sales. Read this article on BiggerPockets to learn which markets are increasing (and decreasing). Share with us what you are seeing in your market. @Jenisvo @Howard Harris @Harry Stephens
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Why are you doing this?
Setting intentions invites us to slow down, introspect, and live purposefully in a world that often encourages us to race toward external achievements. It's a continuous process that guides you toward a more authentic, intentional, and fulfilling life. As you start the year, and possibly your career in Real Estate, set an…
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Starting my Real Estate Journey in California
New student here to the Kaplan learning facilitated by KW. Looking forwaard to taking the examination in Feb 2024 and gain contacts and mentors in the space. Comment elow if also in Los Angeles market☺️
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new future RE Agent
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Can't get into class
Hi. Waiting to get into class 20 minutes after class began, but no one seems to be able to let me in? Is there a way to get the PPT of the class discussion?
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Webinar Recording: RealXperts:Achieving Success & Inner Peace Using The 200% Life Model
Here is the recording of December's webinar, RealXperts: Achieving Success & Inner Peace Using The 200% Life Model. In a culture obsessed with external achievements, we often overlook the immense power of our inner world. Too many ignore it or consider it insignificant, but in reality, it is the key to your fulfillment in…
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Mentor needed
Hello, my name is Tayanna. I'm 21 years of age, and I am recently new to the Real Estate. I was looking for a mentor not only to help navigate in Real Estate but to also become something like a big sister role. This is me stepping out of my comfort zone and taking charge of my life lol. I currently reside in the…
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Embrace the New Year with Purpose: Let's Set Goals Together!
As we say farewell to the old and welcome the new, there's no better time to reflect on our aspirations and set the stage for positive change. The New Year is upon us, and it's the perfect opportunity to focus on personal growth, wellness, and happiness. Setting goals not only gives us direction but also empowers us to…
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Career mentor class
I'm having issues getting into the career mentor class, Is anyone else having issues? I'm in the waiting room for 15 minutes now.
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Webinar Tomorrow - Achieving Success & Inner Peace Using the 200% Life Model
In a culture obsessed with external achievements, we often overlook the immense power of our inner world. Too many ignore it or consider it insignificant, but it is the key to your fulfillment in life and success in the business world. Adam Hergenrother will show you how to develop 100% of your internal world and play 100%…