In North Carolina, real estate agents are called brokers, and offices are managed by a broker-in-charge. To earn your license, you must complete 75 hours of prelicensing education, available online or in person through state-approved schools. We’ve evaluated dozens of courses to pinpoint the best real estate schools in North Carolina to help you pass […]
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On paper, Will Van Wickler’s story sounds like a fairy tale. A 24-year-old college dropout and self-described introvert closed $50 million-plus last year, sending 26-word golden letters in Maine. Even the titles of Van Wickler’s (many) podcast appearances sound suspicious. My personal favorite: “How To Hit a Million In Your First Year As An Introvert!”
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Want to hear a Realtor brag? Ask them if they like working weekends. They’ll probably tell you how they waltzed through Whole Foods without waiting in line or scored a prime patch of sand on a nearly empty beach on a Tuesday afternoon. Of course, if you’re friends with Realtors (which I highly recommend), the
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Your realtor headshot is usually the first thing a client sees. It could be on your website, a yard sign and/or your social media profiles. But, long before you meet in person, people are already forming an opinion about whether you look trustworthy, approachable and professional. The good news is you don’t have to love
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Cold calling usually isn’t a part of what real estate agents look forward to, but it still works if you do it right. Picking up the phone and having a direct conversation is one of the quickest ways to meet new clients and uncover opportunities you wouldn’t find otherwise. The challenge for most agents is
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The real estate listing presentation is one of the most critical tools in your arsenal for demonstrating your knowledge, expertise, experience and authenticity to seller leads. A well-done listing presentation not only distinguishes you from your competitors — it also elevates the seller’s experience of working with you from day one. It’s cliché, but you
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Want to close more deals? Then you can’t rely solely on your sphere of influence and networking to meet new clients and build your pipeline. Our team of experienced real estate agents reviewed the top real estate lead generation companies to help you get more real estate leads. These lead gen companies find qualified real
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We all have the same amount of time, yet how you utilize your time and energy will make or break your business. Creating and following your schedule in a purposeful, strategic way is the key. And once you get a routine going, your business (and personal life) can run on autopilot. Check out our ultimate
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Is virtual staging finally ready for its close-up? We think it is. The days of AI-staged photos that look more like Salvador Dali paintings than comfy living rooms or HGTV-ready kitchens are long gone. The images today’s virtual staging companies can create using AI are shockingly realistic and, dare we say it, stylish. AI can
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As agents, Zillow is our best friend and worst enemy. Generally, it provides easy access to listings and gives our clients a glimpse of the market, but it can also be unrealistic with pricing, thereby giving false promises to home buyers and sellers. Either way, it is the go-to listing platform with about 227 million
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