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Aerial photos allow buyers to get a better understanding of what the property looks like, its dimensions, and the surrounding area. In this post, we dive deep on real estate drone photography – why it's useful, how to get started, tips for the best results, and places to learn more and expand your drone photography knowledge.
A real estate career does not guarantee any amount of success, but agents who put in the time and work often do exceptionally well for themselves. After a few years of building a client base and getting to know the industry, agents can make over six figures.
In this blog, we break down the costs of obtaining a real estate license and go over fees you need to pay thorughout your career.
Social media marketing is a critical element of building a successful real estate business. Though many agents find clients through their hobbies, friends, and communities, social media networking is vital to developing a growing client list.
In our eBook, How to Market Yourself and Gain Leads on Social Media, we offer secrets to gaining leads on social media and which platforms to use to increase clients and grow your business.
It can be challenging to understand how to look up your Colorado real estate license. Whether you are trying to check on your real estate license status or look up another real estate agent’s license status, this is a valuable tool to ensure licenses are up-to-date. You need to take several steps to look up a CO real estate license and view its status.
By following these three simple steps, you can look up a Colorado real estate license and check the license’s status.
Every year, real estate agents must file their taxes. But a real estate agent’s taxes are different than almost any other career.
This article reviews the most common tax category that real estate agents fall into and how to manage filing your taxes.
Don't have the time for active real estate investing? Passive investing might be the best choice for you. Read our guide on how to get started with passive real estate investing in 2022.
Which real estate school in Colorado is right for you? Learn about the two leading real estate schools, VanEd and Kaplan, and which school you should for your real estate education.
Hear what students have to say about the VanEd Colorado Real Estate Exam Prep Class. With our online exam prep course, students receive all the benefits of a classroom session while being able to study from the comfort of their home, anytime and on any device!
Have you been interested in starting a new career in real estate? Here are the fees and costs to get a real estate license listed for all 50 states.
If you are looking for real estate agents in the area or want to learn more about buying or selling a home, there are many different ways that you can get information.In this blog post, we will list the 5 ways to educate yourself on real estate and find an agent to work with.
We review the top 5 reasons real estate agents fail and lay out strategies you can implement to easily overcome these challenges and succeed.
Looking for real estate resolutions to kick your year off?
Those working in the real estate industry are presented with challenging choices and new information every day. The industry is constantly evolving, so we must do the same! Here are six great 2023 resolutions for the ambitious real estate agent.
Real estate investing is a profitable form of investment and can provide both active and passive income, as well as portfolio diversification, and tax advantages.
Unfortunately, real estate investing can be challenging, and to be successful at it, you need to have an understanding of the real estate industry and the real estate market you are investing in. This guide will provide you the basics of active real estate investing to help you start you off on the right foot.
Being a real estate agent is one of the most flexible careers available. But is it flexible enough that you can do it part-time? With familial commitments, additional jobs, and other obligations, moonlighting as a real estate professional can be an appealing option. Before you dive into a part-time career as a real estate agent, you need to understand what's expected of you and what you can expect from a part-time career.
The tips listed below will help you figure out how you can best-prepare for passing your test the first time! Find information on how to study the pre-license courses, how to take notes, how to study with other prospective real estate licensees, and how to prepare on the day of the test.
While many real estate agents stick to traditional marketing methods, those looking to maximize their list of leads have turned to Pinterest. Although Pinterest might not be the first social media platform you consider spending time on as a Real Estate Agent, there is an audience there that you can use to develop new leads and clients. If you're interested in advertising your real estate services on Pinterest, but don't know where to start, read our guide below
What are the social media sites for real estate agents with the best chance of success? We ranked popular social media platforms in 2022 that we thought has the most potential for lead generation from 1 (best) to 5 (worst).
The closing gift you give to a client is one of the most important interactions you have with them. Make sure you make a lasting impression by giving them something meaningful. Instead of opting for a gift card, like so many other real estate agents, choose one of our 35 closing gifts that your buyer will be sure to love.
What does it mean to have an inactive real estate license and do you reactivate it? Read our blog post all about inactive real estate licenses to find out!
This post provides all the information needed to understand the Oklahoma Real Estate Salesperson Exam better. This article contains essential study materials and our most frequently asked questions.
Do you need to complete real estate post-license courses to keep your license active? Read on here to learn all about post-licensing requirements and the requirements for Texas, Florida, Washington, Oklahoma, and Nebraska.
In Texas, running your own real estate brokerage is an attractive proposition. And why not? When you have the required experience and will to take charge of your career as well as the desire to help others establish theirs, you must strongly consider taking the next step in your real estate career. In this post, we cover the steps required by TREC to upgrade your Texas real estate license to the Broker level of authority.
Working as a real estate agent is a job with seemingly unlimited earning potential. Unlike the common salary-based or hourly-paid jobs, real estate agents make their annual earnings based on their real estate sales during the year. But how exactly do real estate agents get paid?
It is no secret that working in real estate has its challenges. There are obstacles that real estate agents and brokers overcome that are unlike challenges found in other careers.
It takes a lot of work to build a client list and become established in the industry. But the best part about the real estate industry is that you take away as much as you put into your career. Working hard upfront in the real estate industry means you will receive a greater reward in the long run.
Starting any new career is an exciting and challenging opportunity. Transitioning to a career in real estate is an especially exciting choice. With endless earning potential, a self-built schedule, multiple career paths, and abundant opportunities, you may wonder why you did not decide to start your real estate career sooner.
Our eBook, The Complete Guide to Starting a Successful Career in Real Estate, answers many questions that will help you have a successful real estate career.
Congratulations to our 2021-2022 VanEd Cares Scholarship winner, Karen Balderrama!
Real estate photography trends are one of the most essential topics to understand when working as an agent or broker in the real estate industry.
Today, with digital photography and editing tools, the visual representation of a property is a constantly evolving element of the industry.
This post provides all the information needed to better understand the New York Real Estate Salesperson Exam. This article contains our most frequently asked questions including how to register for the exam, where to take the test, what to expect on the exam, and additional practice questions to prepare for your test.