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How to Choose the Best Online Real Estate School

How to Choose the Best Online Real Estate School

Do you want to get a real estate license, but are still struggling to decide which real estate school you should choose? Here are the 7 features to look for that make for the best online real estate school.

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Why REALTORS® Should Consider Using Smart Lockbox Key Storage

Why REALTORS® Should Consider Using Smart Lockbox Key Storage

If you are using combo lockboxes or requiring agents to pick up keys at the office, it's time to enter the 21st century. There are many better options than this archaic activity that keeps your listings accessible and the keys protected.

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12 Best Real Estate Youtube Channels to Follow in 2022

12 Best Real Estate Youtube Channels to Follow in 2022

Follow these 12 real estate youtube channels for expert real estate knowledge, industry insights, tips on investment, and ways to make more money.

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What Do You Learn in Real Estate School?

What Do You Learn in Real Estate School?

What do you learn in real estate school? Discover the general education requirements to become a real estate agent and what is included in a pre-licensing course.

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8 Reasons to Become a Real Estate Agent in 2022

8 Reasons to Become a Real Estate Agent in 2022

Have you been thinking about starting a new career, making more money, and having the time, freedom, and flexibility at your job? Here are some of the advantages of starting a new career and becoming a real estate agent.

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Tips to Help You Pass the Texas Real Estate Exam

Tips to Help You Pass the Texas Real Estate Exam

Use these tips from experienced professionals to help you pass the Texas real estate exam. Including tips on what to do at the testing center, how to answer questions, and more.

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The Most Expensive Homes in Colorado on the Market in 2022

The Most Expensive Homes in Colorado on the Market in 2022

Colorado is home to some of the most beautiful and luxurious real estate properties in the world. Tucked away in the Rocky Mountains, celebrities, entrepreneurs, and CEOs of Fortune 500 companies own world-class homes and ranches that make for the perfect place to vacation or reside year-round. Check out some of the most expensive homes in Colorado on the market in 2022.

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How to Start a Real Estate Blog in 12 Easy Steps

How to Start a Real Estate Blog in 12 Easy Steps

A great real estate blog will help position you and your team at the top of mind of consumers when it comes to buying or selling a home. Blog posts and high-quality content will help build your brand, demonstrate your expertise, and organize your knowledge base to serve the niche you represent in your real estate market.

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Real Estate Brokerage Relationships in Colorado Explained

In this video, Vann Hilty, founder of VanEd - Real Estate School explains Brokerage Relationships in Colorado and the differences between agents, brokers, and transaction brokers.

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3 Reasons to Get a GRI Designation in Real Estate

3 Reasons to Get a GRI Designation in Real Estate

Interested in making more money as a real estate agent, advancing your career, and standing out amongst the competition? The Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) Designation is an excellent option to help you gain more knowledge, impress consumers, and build more confidence in your real estate skills.

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10 Best Wordpress Plugins for Real Estate Agents in 2022

10 Best Wordpress Plugins for Real Estate Agents in 2022

Increase your understanding of online real estate marketing! Here is our list of the top Wordpress plugins for real estate website to make your site stand out and generate more leads.

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3 Best Photo Editing Apps for Real Estate Agents in 2022

3 Best Photo Editing Apps for Real Estate Agents in 2022

Learn about the best photo editing apps for real estate agents. With these mobile apps you can improve your real estate photos and social media posts to help you connect with more buyers and sellers and improve the quality of your listings.

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How to Make a 360° (3D) Virtual Real Estate Tour with iPhone/Android

How to Make a 360° (3D) Virtual Real Estate Tour with iPhone/Android

In this step-by-step guide, learn how to create a 360° Virtual Real Estate Tour with Google Tour Creator and Zillow 3D Home Tour to show to buyers and sellers.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Resources for Real Estate Agents

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Resources for Real Estate Agents

With the recent impact of COVID-19, real estate services are limited. In an effort to help students find the resources they need, we have put together a list of links to help clarify what upcoming timelines look like for various real estate industry services impacted by the coronavirus, where available.

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How to Heat & Cool Your Home to Save Money & Energy

How to Heat & Cool Your Home to Save Money & Energy

Energy efficiency comes in all sizes and shapes. The choices you make for your home or business can have a big impact on your budget & the environment.

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Local SEO for Real Estate Agents: Ultimate Guide to Rank on Google

Local SEO for Real Estate Agents: Ultimate Guide to Rank on Google

In our Comprehensive Guide to Local SEO for Real Estate Agents, we answer the qusetions, 'What Is Local SEO', 'What Are Local Business Citations, and how can you optimize your Google My Business profile to reach more people online.

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Real Estate Listing Exclusions Explained

Real Estate Listing Exclusions Explained

In this post, we discuss what real estate agents should do if the seller asks for a real estate listing exclusion. The answer may surprise you!

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Ultimate Guide to Local SEO for Real Estate Agents - Part 2

Ultimate Guide to Local SEO for Real Estate Agents - Part 2

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What Real Estate Agents Should Know About Moving Company Scams

What Real Estate Agents Should Know About Moving Company Scams

Naturally, one of the most important ways that real estate agents can help their clients is by guiding them toward a trustworthy moing company. In order to do this effectively, though, real estate agents must themselves be educated on some of the most common moving company scams, and how to verify that they’re working with a responsible company.

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5 Instagram Marketing Tips for Real Estate Agents

5 Instagram Marketing Tips for Real Estate Agents

Are you using Instagram to market your real estate business? Follow these 5 tips for real estate agents to attract more buyers and sellers and reach a larger targeted audience.

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How Much Do Real Estate Agents Make in Denver, Colorado?

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Real Estate Tips - First Things a New Real Estate Agent Should Do

Real Estate Tips - First Things a New Real Estate Agent Should Do

Your first week in real estate will be very busy and may seem overwhelming. Use these tips to help you succeed during your first week as a new real estate agent.

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How to Show a House to a Buyer as a REALTOR®

How to Show a House to a Buyer as a REALTOR®

As a new real estate agent or REALTOR®, it may be difficult to know how to show a property to buyers. Use these essential tips to help show a house to a buyer and show buyers what they are looking for in a property and what they need.

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2021-2022 Texas Legal Update 1 & Legal Update 2 Now Available Online!

2021-2022 Texas Legal Update 1 & Legal Update 2 Now Available Online!

The new 2021-2022 non-elective Legal Update I & Legal Update II courses (4 hours each) became effective January 1, 2020. Complete these courses online today!

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Get Familiar with 2020 Real Estate Contracts and Forms

Get Familiar with 2020 Real Estate Contracts and Forms

Learn about all of the updates coming to Colorado real estate contracts and forms in 2020.

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10 Features of a Successful Real Estate Website

10 Features of a Successful Real Estate Website

It is not enough to simply have a website. In order to be effective, and contribute to an easier and quicker home-buying process for the buyer, your website must be thoughtfully designed, intuitive, updated frequently, and user friendly.

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Tips for Property Managers in Colorado on Marijuana (Cannabis) Laws

Tips for Property Managers in Colorado on Marijuana (Cannabis) Laws

With marijuana regulations continuing to develop and expand in numerous states around the country, landlords need to remain in-the-know so that they can make the most-informed decision possible if tenant disputes or fair housing implications arise. Although there are no simple and easy answers, stepping in to handle a situation as soon as possible may be the best course of action for avoiding unwanted legal action.

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The 5 Best Real Estate Fonts for Successful Branding in 2022

The 5 Best Real Estate Fonts for Successful Branding in 2022

One of the most important steps a real estate professional can take for having a successful, lasting real estate career is establishing and maintaining their brand and image. A brand consists of three elements that help make a lasting impression on current and potential customers.

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Tips for Passing the Colorado Real Estate Exam

Tips for Passing the Colorado Real Estate Exam

In this post, we aim to provide you with the skills and information to pass the state (Colorado) portion of the real estate exam on your first try.

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Important Community Association Manager (CAM) Update

Important Community Association Manager (CAM) Update

The CAM licensing program will end at the Division of Real Estate (Division) on June 30, 2019, and the Division will no longer have any jurisdiction over community association managers and related management companies. 

VanEd will offer the CAM courses through the month of June for those who are interested.  Read more about the veto and the executive order the Governor issued which creates a stakeholder workgroup who is charged with making future licensing recommendations.

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Colorado Division of Real Estate Advisory: New Forms

Colorado Division of Real Estate Advisory: New Forms

On May 10, 2019, the Colorado Real Estate Commission (Commission) adopted a change to the Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (CBS) forms, and also adopted a new Closing Instructions form. These forms are effective immediately.  VanEd will be including this information into our coursework in the coming few weeks. 

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