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How can I sell a home that has no curb appeal?

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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 this listing? What should the sellers do to the house so that it will be ap [...]

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How much do real estate agents make?

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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 much money can you make as a [...]

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Advice for agents working with first time home buyers

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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 you have any advice on how I help these po [...]

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Top 5 marketing strategies for real estate agents

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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 [...]

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How to negotiate a real estate short sale

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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 estimate that the number of underwater mortgages in t [...]

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Is the real estate market improving?

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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. Boulder, CO

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Linda, your concerns about becoming a real estate agent [...]

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Top 3 reasons why people choose online real estate courses

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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 more and more people like you a [...]

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What is prolonging the slow real estate market in your area?

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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 same thing. Although many e [...]

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Top 5 catagories found in a real estate job description

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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 those who are most suc [...]

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Starting your own real estate company in Colorado

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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 when you b [...]

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