Does Geographic Farming still work in Real Estate?

Does Geographic Farming still work in Real Estate?

One of the ways to grow and establish your real estate brand in an area is by geographic farming. By understanding your clients and nurturing relationships, you develop a consistent pipeline of seller and buyer prospects. But does geographic farming still work? Geographic farming still works in real estate. It is an effective lead generation…

11 Must Haves in your Real Estate Pre Listing Package

11 Must Haves in your Real Estate Pre Listing Package

A unique and personalized real estate pre-listing package is necessary to impress a prospective homeowner seller. While the package will include a wealth of real estate information on the local market, it also has unique properties that differ from each real estate agent. As a real estate agent, it is crucial to have a pre-listing…

8 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Real Estate Career

8 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Real Estate Career

Real estate can be a rewarding career. Yet, quitting your day job impulsively and not planning your segue into the industry can leave you struggling to build a business (or financial) strategy later on. So before getting into real estate, there are a few questions worth asking yourself. Before starting a real estate career, ask…

What high school classes or college courses should I take for real estate?

What high school classes or college courses should I take for real estate?

Day 11 of 30 – Robert Earl’s Prospective Agent Mentorship Guide – Digital Agent Show If you are thinking about making real estate your career and are in high school you might have some questions about what classes you should take to prepare you for the real estate course.  To be clear, no state has…

7 Client Appreciation Event Ideas for Realtors & Small Business Owners

7 Client Appreciation Event Ideas for Realtors & Small Business Owners

If you’re looking to connect with your clients and generate new business while connecting with your clients, here’s how! These client appreciation ideas work for all businesses, including real estate agents looking to grow and connect with past and future clients. Client appreciation events and parties are a great way to generate business and nurture…

Do Real Estate Companies Pay for Licensing (Whats the Catch?)

Do Real Estate Companies Pay for Licensing (Whats the Catch?)

Day 16 of 30 – Robert Earl’s Prospective Agent Mentorship Guide – Digital Agent Show The cost to get a real estate license will vary by the state, but it’s not unusual to shell out over $1,000 in total. Between the pre-licensing course, exam fees, and application costs, it all adds up quickly. So is…

How Difficult is the Real Estate Exam?

How Difficult is the Real Estate Exam?

Are you considering a career in real estate? Perhaps you have already decided to take the plunge and start your journey, but one big hurdle stands between where you are now and achieving your goals—the dreaded Real Estate Exam. This exam can be intimidating—comprised of hundreds of questions covering regulations, laws, procedures, and ethical information…

What are the Requirements to be a Real Estate Agent?

What are the Requirements to be a Real Estate Agent?

Many people are considering a career change that involves becoming a real estate agent. But what exactly does it take to make this happen? This can be an intimidating process, but the truth is that if you think carefully and properly prepare yourself with research, certain requirements and steps are necessary to become a successful…

Online Real Estate License Courses: The KEYS to Success

Online Real Estate License Courses: The KEYS to Success

Are you looking for an easy and convenient way to get your real estate license? Taking an online real estate license course is the perfect solution to getting your license fast. Still, it’s essential to understand this route’s pros and cons. This article will dive into what taking an online real estate license course entails…

Things to Consider Before Changing Careers to Real Estate

Things to Consider Before Changing Careers to Real Estate

Most real estate agents love what they do for a living, and some even wish they became an agent sooner than they did. But considering only 13% of agents last longer than five years in the industry, it’s safe to assume that many pursue this career path without doing their research. Before you resign from…

Colibri (Real Estate Express) Reviews – Selecting an Online School

Colibri (Real Estate Express) Reviews – Selecting an Online School

Completing your real estate pre-licensing course online is an excellent idea if you can’t squeeze in-person classes into your busy schedule or simply want to fast-track licensure. But not all online schools are the same. So that begs the question: Is Colibri (formerly known as Real Estate Express) the real deal? Colibri Real Estate is a…

The Best Training Real Estate Company – Year after Year

The Best Training Real Estate Company – Year after Year

Day 20 of 30 – Robert Earl’s Prospective Agent Mentorship Guide – Digital Agent Show The real estate industry is always on the move, whether it’s a hot new marketing strategy, the latest market fluctuations, recently-passed legislation, or upcoming interior design trends. You indeed learn a lot in your pre-licensing coursework—nobody can dispute that. But…

Where To Get Training for New Real Estate Agents?

Where To Get Training for New Real Estate Agents?

When you finally get your real estate license and join a brokerage, you face an unexpected wake-up call. There’s nobody within your office that will take you under their wing and walk you through things like lead generation, getting listings, and negotiating deals. Your options are to “wing it” and hope your educated guesses are…

10 Reasons Why Online Schools are the Best for Real Estate

10 Reasons Why Online Schools are the Best for Real Estate

Nearly all prospective real estate agents must attend a state-approved real estate school to complete pre-licensing coursework. (See the best ways to become a Realtor) However, 40 states and Washington D.C. give prospective agents a choice regarding how they pursue this mandatory education: Traditional in-person coursework or online schooling. Though both may be available to…

3 Ways to Find a Sponsor for a Real Estate License & Brokerage

3 Ways to Find a Sponsor for a Real Estate License & Brokerage

For many prospective real estate agents, the state exam is the most challenging hurdle to clear. All there’s left to do now is pass your exam, apply for your license, and you’re ready to start finding listings! Well, not exactly—Before the state can approve your license application, you need to find a sponsoring broker. To…

Yes, You Can Be a Real Estate Agent With Tattoos – Here’s How!
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Yes, You Can Be a Real Estate Agent With Tattoos – Here’s How!

‍The issue of tattoos in the workplace has been a hot topic for years. Many employers have strict policies about visible tattoos, making it difficult for people with them to find jobs. The real estate sector is no different, and some agents are hesitant to get tattoos because they fear it will affect their ability…

9 reasons I wished I would have had a mentor when I first considered getting into real estate as an agent

9 reasons I wished I would have had a mentor when I first considered getting into real estate as an agent

and why I am offering to be one for you so that you don’t make over 100k in mistakes. Day 1 of 30 – Robert Earl’s Prospective Agent Mentorship Guide – Digital Agent Show When I first got into real estate as an agent, I wished that I would have had a mentor and guide. …

21 Costly Mistakes to avoid when starting a career in real estate
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21 Costly Mistakes to avoid when starting a career in real estate

My name is Robert Earl and I created the website Digital Agent Show for 2 reasons. The First reason is to have conversations with aspiring agents just like yourself that I wish that someone would have had with me when I first got into real estate back in 2001. I want to answer the questions…

I have reviewed over 50 real estate schools and found 11 reasons why online courses are better than classroom courses

I have reviewed over 50 real estate schools and found 11 reasons why online courses are better than classroom courses

Day 5 of 30 – Robert Earl’s Prospective Agent Mentorship Guide – Digital Agent Show States that don’t have online courses available are still in the stone ages.  Luckily, most people live in a state that offers an online course.   Why is this important?  Since 2012, I have reviewed over 50 real estate schools.  Both…