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1 month ago | 
theclose.com | Jealie Dacanay |Gina Baker
Buildium is a property management software with an integrated accounting system. It is ranked as our best tenant screening software, earning a 5 out of 5 rating. We arrived at this score based on various weighted evaluation factors, including ease of use, help and support, customer reviews, and features such as tenant screening, listing syndication, online rent collection, and maintenance requests.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
theclose.com | Julia Del Rosario |Gina Baker
From the vibrant city of Missoula to the rugged landscapes of Glacier National Park, there are plenty of reasons to consider a real estate career in Montana. But to connect Treasure State residents with the properties of their dreams, you’ll need to learn how to get your real estate license first. And that’s where I come in! I’ve put together the steps of how to become a real estate agent in Montana and the top five best real estate schools in MT.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
theclose.com | Kate Evans |Gina Baker
Are you in the absolute best city for your real estate career? After all, it’s all about location, right? We ranked the top 64 cities in the country to determine the best cities for real estate agents. This comprehensive data investigation shows real estate agents which cities have the most growth and earning potential, which markets are popping, and where real estate opportunities abound.
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May 24, 2024 | 
theclose.com | Kaylee Strozyk |Gina Baker
Digital marketing has become a key part of running a real estate business, but many agents still have questions and concerns about advertising. Google Ads can be confusing for agents but are also incredibly impactful because they target buyers and sellers actively searching for real estate answers.
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May 24, 2024 | 
theclose.com | Aloun Khountham |Gina Baker
There are many rules and regulations imposed on the real estate industry. One crucial regulation to know about is the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). This Act was imposed to protect consumers seeking financing for real estate purchases from deceptive practices and unfair business arrangements. Real estate agents must understand that the RESPA law is essential to ensure compliance and provide the best service to clients.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
theclose.com | Melanie Patterson |Gina Baker
Pricing real estate is an art and science. When it’s time for a price reduction, real estate agents must conduct market research and rely on the data. We also need to know how to have a price reduction conversation with our clients since pricing for homeowners can be emotionally driven. Ideally, we don’t want to take overpriced listings, but it does happen. Sometimes, houses take longer to sell, and there are certain steps to take before reducing the price.
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Apr 26, 2024 | 
theclose.com | Julia Del Rosario |Melanie Patterson |Gina Baker
Agently is like your modern real estate coach equipped with an innovative toolkit to streamline operations and maximize agents’ productivity. Agently’s capabilities to store customizable onboarding checklists and training modules and track financial goals make it easy for brokers to support their team’s professional development.
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Apr 18, 2024 | 
theclose.com | Eric Simon |Gina Baker
Let’s be honest … the only thing that matters in real estate (and in life) is the engagement you get on Instagram. Jokes aside, how people interact with your content certainly affects the reach and cachet of your real estate brand. I built my Instagram to almost 500,000 followers by focusing on engagement and evolving with Instagram’s constantly changing algorithm.
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Feb 28, 2024 | 
theclose.com | Kate Evans |Gina Baker
There’s plenty of advice for homeowners about what not to say when selling your house. But this list is for agents: things you should never say to your clients. Real estate has universal truths (the lockbox will not work), but agents have to be diplomatic despite these truths. We’ve rounded up our top six things that agents should not say (when selling a house or helping buyers), and offer tips on what to say instead.
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Feb 22, 2024 | 
theclose.com | Kate Evans |Gina Baker
For many people, the word “networking,” makes them want to hide under the covers. Even though agents are known for their ability to charm and chat, the idea of real estate networking can spook them. But the truth is, networking is a crucial part of running a real estate business: it expands your sphere of influence, allows you to collect industry-relevant information, and it generates leads.
