The following information is provided by the NAR’s Center for REALTOR® Development. Each year in November, the National Association of REALTORS®—in partnership with its Institutes, Societies, and Councils—encourages members to focus on their professional education and seek additional credentials.

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People who are new to the real estate industry often have the misconception that they need access to large capital in order to invest. But, there are a number of ways to make money in real estate and not

The laws that regulate advertising can impact what and how you deliver information about yourself as an agent, and the homes you advertise to your audience. Get a free 7 day trial of AgentEDU and learn what every agent

Knowing how to find the right home for your clients’ needs is a core skill that every buyer’s agent must possess. But accomplishing this is more complex than you may think. This course teaches agents how to manage the

Clients often make the decision on whether or not to hire you based on your image and you never get a second chance at a first impression. In this course, you’ll learn what it takes to craft a personal

Selling a truly unique luxury property is different from your typical resale. It requires a more focused approach and a more sophisticated touch.In this course you’ll learn the ways that you can host a unique event to showcase a special

Now that you’ve closed the sale, you have an opportunity to set the tone for an ongoing relationship that can be highly fruitful. Learn how to position yourself as the go-to real estate expert, prompting your closed clients to

Background Roger and Ricardo Brasil have been with Guaranteed Rate since 2011 where they have been listed in Mortgage Executive Magazine and Scotsman Guide among the top loan originators nationally. In this interview, they discuss their model for success

You may already have an extensive online presence to market your real estate business on major social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, but if you’re not promoting your business on Yelp, you may be missing out on a

Great photographs connect buyers with your listing before they’ve ever seen it in person. Top agents know that high-quality photos are at the heart of marketing any home. For VHT Studios, image is everything. They have been producing best-in-class

In today’s modern digital world, simply announcing your open house in the MLS and putting up signs about it isn’t enough. You need to be more proactive in making sure you’re attracting quality attendees to your open house. Start

Simply announcing your open house in the MLS and putting up an “Open House” sign the day of the event won’t magically attract qualified leads. Top-level agents must use sophisticated marketing efforts to make the most of every open

High-quality photographs are at the heart of any property’s marketing plan. Listings with professional quality photos attract 90 percent more leads. Great photography will also help buyers make an emotional attachment to the property. Conversely, poor photography can lower

Background: Shant Banosian was the top producing loan officer at Guaranteed Rate in 2017, funding more than $457 million. He discusses the secret to his success as a mortgage lender in Massachusetts and explains why he can help agents

  Managing seller expectations is part and parcel to being a real estate agent, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Communication is key to forging lasting relationships between real estate agents and their clients. Solid communication helps avoid misunderstandings