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Nov 14, 2024 | 
theclose.com | Kaylee Strozyk |Gina Baker
If you’re looking for how to become a real estate agent in West Virginia, you’ve come to the right place! I’m about to dig into the steps you need to get your license, plus the top WV real estate school that will help you complete the process as easily as possible. Researching the process before diving in is important, but West Virginia is a great state to start a real estate career.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
theclose.com | Kaylee Strozyk |Melanie Patterson
It’s an age-old saying: location, location, location. The place where you buy a rental property and work as a landlord will have a massive impact on your success and profitability. Luckily, I’ve done the work of finding the best states for landlords based on expansive vital data. Read this guide to learn about the most landlord-friendly states and their pros and cons.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
theclose.com | Kaylee Strozyk |Gina Baker
Virtual tours are an increasingly popular strategy for making property listings stand out. They make it easy for potential buyers to feel like they are inside a property, even when across the street or thousands of miles away. Creating virtual tours can be surprisingly easy if you choose software that fits your budget and needs. I’ve gathered details on five of the best virtual tour software on the market.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
theclose.com | Kaylee Strozyk |Melanie Patterson
Matterport is a well-known real estate technology company that creates interactive virtual real estate tours, 3D photography, and augmented and virtual reality real estate tours. It’s an incredibly powerful tool but isn’t the only option for real estate agents who want to enhance their listings. I’ve hit the ground researching the top five Matterport competitors to help you choose an alternative that fits your needs, budget, and skillset even better.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
theclose.com | Kaylee Strozyk |Melanie Patterson
To be successful in a career that values “location, location, location” above all, you might wonder where it’s easiest to be a successful real estate agent in the US. I ranked the ten best states for real estate agents based on a variety of essential data, like earning potential, cost of living, agent competition, and the local housing market. See which states made the list, and consider whether your current location fits your real estate goals.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
theclose.com | Kaylee Strozyk |Melanie Patterson
For real estate investors to be successful, they must understand the market dynamics. The real estate cycle can be incredibly complex, but it can also be categorized into four relatively simple phases. A smart investor will take the time to stay up-to-date on market trends to understand where the market is, where it’s going, and how that impacts their investment strategy. The real estate cycle is the natural process of growing, expanding, and receding in the real estate market.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
fitsmallbusiness.com | Kaylee Strozyk
Facebook is one of the most powerful marketing tools for real estate professionals, allowing them to connect with leads, promote their services, and establish an online presence. It also provides multiple methods of generating real estate leads with some of the most advanced targeting tools available online. By combining organic and paid marketing strategies, start generating Facebook real estate leads and building a strong reputation as an agent today. 1.
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Jul 5, 2024 | 
theclose.com | Kaylee Strozyk |Gina Baker
Project management is often associated with technology and software, but it’s an important concept in the real estate industry. From residential builds, renovations, and transactions to commercial developments, real estate project management is key to success. To help you successfully manage projects, I’ll discuss tools and strategies for success and when it’s time to hire a dedicated project manager (PM).
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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 22, 2024 | 
theclose.com | Kaylee Strozyk |Melanie Patterson
Many people who ask, “Should I become a realtor?” are interested in the career but aren’t sure they have a personality that fits the real estate lifestyle. You don’t have to be Ryan Serhant or one of The Property Brothers to be successful in real estate–you can be successful no matter your personality type. Use this “Should I become a real estate agent?” quiz to determine which lead generation and marketing strategies best suit your unique strengths and personality.
