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How to Thrive During the Holidays

John Manfred2022-11-28T16:39:50-05:00December 1st, 2022|Categories: Advance Your Career, Real Estate Business Tools|

The holiday season represents one of the biggest challenges for real estate agents. Most sellers and buyers want to focus on shopping for presents and planning family meals during this time. Nobody is in the mood to pack up and move. That’s why this is a slow period for the real estate business. As a result, many realtors choose to close up shop and take a holiday themselves. Of course, this is not a bad idea. After all, you deserve a break every once in a while. But you can also learn how to thrive during the holidays as a real [...]

5 Steps to Your License in Florida

John Manfred2022-08-31T16:25:36-04:00August 5th, 2022|Categories: Advance Your Career, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate|

There will always be someone who says they can do it cheaper. But at what cost are you willing to take that chance when choosing a Real Estate School provider? Choose a school that specializes in Real Estate Education and not one that benefits from it. If you get excited about helping people buy and sell property in the everglade State, here’s 5 steps to your license in Florida. To be eligible for a license in the state of Florida you need to be at least 18 years old, a high school graduate or equivalent, and have a U.S. Social Security [...]

The Biggest Challenges for Real Estate Agents in NYC

John Manfred2022-08-11T15:04:44-04:00June 15th, 2022|Categories: Advance Your Career, Real Estate|

Because of the high cost of living and high real estate prices in New York City, agents make a significantly higher average annual salary than in many other parts of the state. This makes the idea of becoming an NYC real estate agent that much more attractive. However, NYC real estate agents are paid so much because of specific challenges they face, too. So if you're planning to make this the next step in your career, before you sign up for an NYC real estate licensing course, it's important to know everything that comes with the job. So to help you [...]

Converting Time into Money

John Manfred2022-08-11T15:09:58-04:00June 1st, 2022|Categories: Advance Your Career, Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Salesperson|

Money is not the end result; it is a measurement of the progress you are making. Money measures how well you use your time. As you are starting your real estate business, you will need to learn how to convert time into money. Although money can be used to measure your achievements, money itself is not the ultimate goal here. Quality of life is more important than the quantity of money. Yes, money can help improve the quality of your life but only if you manage your time correctly. If you work 12 hours a day, miss your kid’s soccer games [...]

Real Estate License in Multiple States

John Manfred2022-11-22T10:37:26-05:00November 28th, 2021|Categories: Advance Your Career, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools|

There are many reasons why you might find yourself tempted to expand your business to a different state. However, possibly different laws and the fear of starting from scratch can make this a daunting task. To help you along, we have decided to explain how to get a real estate license in multiple states. Portability Let us first discuss the states which, interestingly enough, do not require you to get a real estate license. Tied into this is the concept of 'portability.' Meaning the extent to which your current license will allow you to be acknowledged as a proper real [...]

Find SUCCESS In Your First Year

John Manfred2022-03-04T18:27:37-05:00October 12th, 2021|Categories: Advance Your Career, Real Estate, Real Estate Salesperson|Tags: Advance Your Career|

You’ve landed your first real estate job, and you’re not quite sure what to expect. Sure, you know it’s a rewarding field with opportunity for growth and other benefits, but let’s be realistic: It’s going to take hard work and commitment to reap those benefits! Have no fear – here are four insights that will surely help you to find success in that first year as an real estate agent: 1. Success doesn’t happen overnight Actually, your rookie period will likely last up to two years. Starting out, as an real estate agent, will be all about forming effective habits that will [...]

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

John Manfred2022-03-04T18:35:28-05:00October 4th, 2021|Categories: Advance Your Career, Mlo, Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Salesperson|

Purchasing a home can be a tedious, complicated process for some home buyers. Not to mention, it’s a pretty big deal! Teamwork Makes the Dream Work. Having support from trustworthy professionals (a quality mortgage loan originator and real estate agent team) will help to make the process as seamless as possible for the buyers. You can simplify the process for your clients – and experience some benefits in your own business – by teaming up with a licensed real estate professional or MLO . Here are five reasons MLOs and real estate agents make a good team: Be Proactive, it Pays [...]

Learn Success from Success

John Manfred2021-09-27T14:57:52-04:00August 18th, 2021|Categories: Advance Your Career, Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Salesperson|

Napoleon Hill interviewed some of the most successful people of his time and used those interviews to write his book Think and Grow Rich. Learn success from success. Find a successful real estate agent, treat them to lunch and ask questions about how they started off. You can also search for real estate agents on social media. Ask if they would be willing to talk with you. Prepare some questions to ask. Here is a list of questions to help you get started, but do not limit yourself to these. Everyone will have different goals; ask questions that will help you [...]

Manfred Celebrates the Senior Home Safety Specialist Course

John Manfred2021-08-21T19:33:39-04:00August 13th, 2021|Categories: Advance Your Career, Home Inspection|Tags: Advance Your Career|

Manfred Real Estate Learning Center is pleased to announce our new partnership with Age Safe® American. Offering the Senior Home Safety Specialist course. Therefore, we believe this program would be beneficial to many real estate professionals. For instance, the home inspector, Home Builders and the Real Estate Broker. Empowering Professionals Most importantly, the Senior Home Safety Specialist™ course empowers professionals with actionable ways. As a result, to better help educate clients, older adults and their family members. On the serious issues of home safety. First of all, fall prevention, financial exploitation and personal safety. Secondly, this unique certification boosts the market [...]

Five Reasons Why Teachers Would Make Good Real Estate Salespeople

John Manfred2022-06-22T10:47:52-04:00July 28th, 2021|Categories: Advance Your Career, Real Estate, Real Estate Salesperson|

The real estate industry is not for everyone. As a result, we like to be very clear that it takes special characteristics to succeed in real estate. Five Reasons Why Teachers Would Make Good Real Estate Salespeople. For example, prospective agents should either already have these skills. Or at least be willing to work to have them. For some, real estate would be completely outside of their comfort zone. Furthermore, we would argue that teachers have natural potential. Here’s why teachers would make good real estate salespeople. Be Assertive in Social Situations Real Estate is a communication and interaction centered profession. [...]