Guidance Counselor - Tom Templeton
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I have just listed a house for sale in my neighborhood. It is priced right for the market, but it has no curb appeal and is a disaster on the inside. I am a new real estate agent and want the home to sell quickly, but I don’t know how to tell the sellers that it will need lots of TLC before anyone will even look at it. Do you have any ideas on how I can deal with [...]
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Tags: curb appeal, real estate agent, real estate buyers, real estate listings
Filled Under: Ask the Professional, Real Estate Agent - Tom Templeton @ July 28th, 2011
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I am thinking about getting my real estate license (leaving a too-long career in retail sales), but am unsure about how much money I can make. Do real estate agents only work on commission? I am worried about making enough money to survive during the career change, any ideas? Does this seem viable? Thanks, Kristee -Denver, CO
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Thank you for your question Kristee, as I am sure many of our readers are wondering the same thing: how [...]
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Tags: real estate agent, real estate broker, real estate commission, real estate license
Filled Under: Ask the Professional, Real Estate Agent - Tom Templeton @ July 15th, 2011
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I am a new real estate agent and have been working with some clients who are looking to purchase their first home. Although they seem like real buyers, they are all over the place when we look at houses and don’t agree on much. They take up a lot of my time and have not made any offers yet. I don’t want to cut them loose, but I am seriously wondering if this relationship is worth my time. Do [...]
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Tags: real estate agent, real estate buyers, real estate offer
Filled Under: Ask the Professional, Real Estate Agent - Tom Templeton @ June 16th, 2011
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I have just completed an online real estate course and passed the state exam. I am eager to start my new career, but need some advice about getting started (marketing, ads, etc.). What are some of the best ways to break into the business and get my name out there? Thanks, Helena -Spokane, WA
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Helena, thanks for your question and congratulations on earning your real estate license! As a new agent, it is important that you aggressively [...]
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Tags: home buyers, real estae marketing, real estate agent, real estate license
Filled Under: Real Estate Agent - Tom Templeton @ June 2nd, 2011
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I am a new real estate agent and have listed a property that is worth less than the amount my clients owe on the mortgage. They want to do a short sale, but I have not done that type of transaction before. If they can’t sell the house, then they will probably be forced into a foreclosure. Any advice on how I can help these homeowners? Thanks, Joline – Fort Meyers, FL
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Joline, considering that some experts [...]
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Tags: foreclosure, real estate agent, short sale
Filled Under: Ask the Professional, Real Estate Agent - Tom Templeton @ May 13th, 2011
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I want to take an online real estate course and get my license, but I am worried about the current market conditions. My financial cushion will only last a few months, so I want to become a real estate agent when there is market activity and good money to be made. Is there going to be a real estate recovery anytime soon? Is now a good time to become a real estate agent?
Thanks – Linda P. [...]
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Filled Under: Ask the Professional, Real Estate Agent - Tom Templeton @ April 29th, 2011
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I am going to change careers, leave retail and switch to real estate. I know I have to take a class and pass a test to get a real estate license, but I am unsure about the best way to make it happen. Ideally, I would like to keep working until I have the license in hand. Thanks, Jen T. Bozeman, Mont.
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Jen, thanks for the question, and thanks for visiting online-education.net while researching your next career move. These days [...]
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Tags: Montana, online real estate courses, real estate agent, real estate school
Filled Under: Real Estate Agent - Tom Templeton @ March 11th, 2011
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I am a real estate agent in the Denver area, and although there has been some positive economic news lately, our real estate market still is lagging. My listings are not selling and many of my clients want to know why our housing market has not bounced back from the recession. Any ideas? Thanks, Emily F. -Boulder, CO
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Thanks for the question, Emily, and rest assured that many of us in the real estate industry are wondering the exact [...]
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Tags: Becoming a Real Estate Agent, geting a mortgage, real estate agent, real estate market
Filled Under: Ask the Professional, Real Estate Agent - Tom Templeton @ February 25th, 2011
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I am interested in becoming a real estate agent, but I don’t really know what the job requires. What kind of people are successful in real estate? How do I determine if this is for me? Thanks, Brenda R. -Anna Marie Island, FL
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Thank you for the question Brenda, and thanks for checking in with us at online-education.net! Although many different types of people work within the real estate industry, you can find some common traits amongst [...]
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Tags: Becoming a Real Estate Agent, career in real estate, real estate agent, real estate jobs
Filled Under: Ask the Professional, Real Estate Agent - Tom Templeton @ February 15th, 2011
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I have been a real estate agent for four years and just recently got my independent broker’s license. Currently, I work for a large national real estate company, but I would like to head out on my own and start my own real estate business. Do you have any advice for starting a new real estate business? Thank you, Bill B. -Boulder, Colo.
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Thanks for the question Bill and congratulations on passing your broker’s exam. It is a noticeable achievement [...]
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Tags: real estae agent, real estate broker, real estate license
Filled Under: Real Estate Agent - Tom Templeton @ January 27th, 2011
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