Posts with tag 'Career development'

When it comes to why BHHS Homesale Realty is the best in the business, one thing we pride ourselves on is providing creative solutions to the challenges our clients can have. Although the basics of real estate are simple, the details can be surprisingly complex. Only the most knowledgeable real estate agents have all the tools to handle the unexpected.

One thing many new real estate agents overlook is contingencies.

Contingencies are conditions that must occur for the home sale to keep moving forward. Any number of contingencies can be represented as clauses in your home sale agreement. Contingencies benefit buyers by giving them an "out" in the event something unforeseen happens. There is no equivalent for sellers: The closest thing is declaring a home will be sold "as-is," a sign that no contingencies will be accepted.

Click Here to Read More...

When agents are wondering why Homesale Realty is the best choice for them, one thing they think about is their ability to advance their careers. Let's face it: No one wants to wander a maze of confusion if you can move toward a fulfilling career faster. The question is how to do it while remaining true to your values.

One of the most common ways agents try to accelerate their careers is by seeking out new agent designations. Designations are a set of common and respected credentials for real estate agents. These help people choose the right agent for them by specifying the skills and abilities a real estate pro has invested extra time and effort in. Several of the designations require upwards of 50 hours of continuing education and carry other expectations that vary by state.

Some of the top designations include:

• Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI)
• Licensed Real Estate Broker (LREB)
• Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)
• Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
• Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR)
• Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)

There are also certifications and continuing education classes you can seek from credible universities—both online and off. While these are valuable training in their own right, most of them can be applied toward the designations listed above.

Why are designations valuable for agents of all experience and skill levels?

Click Here to Read More...

Earning your real estate license is quite an accomplishment; however, that doesn't mean that you've learned everything there is to know about the field. In fact, real estate laws, trends, and technology continue to evolve year after year, which means the best real estate agents are often those who are lifelong learners.

Lifelong Commitment to Learning

Many agents attribute their success to their outgoing personality, extensive networking skills and ability to amicably help a buyer and seller accomplish their goals. While these talents do immensely help you build a spectacular career in real estate, perhaps the most important contributor to your success as an agent is the knowledge gained with continued education and training. Possessing the ability to not only continue learning vital information about changes in the real estate industry but to also learn how to adapt your talents to cater to these changes will dynamically enhance your success.

Click Here to Read More...