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How to Host Your First Open House

John Manfred2024-02-08T16:46:25-05:00October 15th, 2022|Categories: Advance Your Career, Florida Real Estate, Home Staging, Membership, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Salesperson|Tags: Florida Real Estate, New York Real Estate, real estate agent, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools|

Your first job is always stressful, especially if you are working in sales. Additionally complicating things is just how much more complex working as a real estate agent is! So, to help here’s how to host your first open house as a real estate agent! Do your due research The first step you need to overcome to host your first open house as a real estate agent successfully is… research! You need to know absolutely everything about the property you’re in charge of. The benefits and drawbacks of its location. The state of the yard, interior, and exterior. Even the [...]

Credit Monitoring: What is it & Should I Get It?

John Manfred2024-02-08T16:45:10-05:00October 1st, 2022|Categories: Membership, Nmls, Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Scams|

Credit has a huge impact on your financial health, just like your income. That explains why it is important to keep a close eye on your credit reports from the major credit bureaus. Although having valid credit information is crucial – credit card fraud and credit reporting inaccuracies can still impact your credit. That’s why credit report monitoring is so important. A quality credit score is one of the most valuable assets a real estate investor or client can have. This resource has the authority to not only retain attractive mortgage and refinancing rates but amplify an investor's negotiating power when [...]

5 Reasons Why You Should Become a Member

John Manfred2024-02-08T16:39:17-05:00September 1st, 2022|Categories: Advance Your Career, Appraisal, Continuing Education, Home Inspection, Membership, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools|Tags: Appraisal Business, Home Inspector Business, New York Appraiser, real estate agent, Real Estate Broker|

Here at Manfred Real Estate Learning Center we learn success from success. Above all, our courses, classrooms, webinars and online courses are specifically designed by real estate professionals. Who are considered experts in the topics they teach and are activity listing and selling in today’s market. In addition, our instructors recognize the balance of technical skills along with compassion, critical thinking and effective communication skills. 5 reasons why you should become a Member. How do you know what you know? What is the litmus test? It’s the ability to take what you learn and teach it to someone else. Who [...]

Finding The Right Broker

John Manfred2024-01-01T18:23:04-05:00August 11th, 2022|Categories: Choosing a Sponsoring Broker, Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools|Tags: Advance Your Career, Florida Real Estate, New York Real Estate, Real Estate, real estate agent, Real Estate Business Tools|

Every real estate agent must work under a sponsoring broker to maintain a Real Estate Salesperson License in NY. Finding the right broker for you is very important. You want to choose a broker that you are comfortable with and can mentor you. Commission splits should be considered, but 100% of nothing sold is still $0.00. As a new agent, you are going to need training, mentoring, support, therefore, a sponsoring broker that is willing to stand beside you and your goals. You have a lot of choices. Do your homework. Interview with brokers. Different real estate agents have different [...]

5 Steps to Your License in Florida

John Manfred2024-02-08T09:07:00-05:00August 5th, 2022|Categories: Advance Your Career, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate|Tags: Advance Your Career, Florida Real Estate, New York Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools|

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. If you already have a real estate license from another state, here are three options to get your Real Estate license in FL Option #1 – License Reciprocity Florida offers mutual recognition with [...]

Your Superpower is Your Why

John Manfred2023-08-02T15:38:48-04:00July 1st, 2022|Categories: Home Inspection, Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Salesperson|Tags: Florida Real Estate, Home Inspector Business, New York Real Estate, real estate agent, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools|

Let’s take a look at two agents. They both started at the same time, and they both received the same training. However, one is doing great while the other is looking for another career. The reason he is looking for a new career is because he has lost his motivation. A deal he put a lot of time in, just fell apart. He is so frustrated and ready to throw in the towel. Your superpower in the real estate business is your why. Starting a new career in Real Estate is exciting. But when the excitement and vision starts to [...]

The Biggest Challenges for Real Estate Agents in NYC

John Manfred2024-02-08T16:14:58-05:00June 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 [...]

Converting Time into Money

John Manfred2024-02-08T16:18:48-05:00June 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 [...]

Help Clients Looking to Buy Out of State

John Manfred2022-08-31T16:26:50-04:00May 15th, 2022|Categories: Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools|

Buying property from afar has become popular in recent years. Many were unable to travel due to COVID-19, and others hopped on the same train out of convenience. Organizing an out-of-state purchase can be challenging for both the client and the real estate agent. You need to find the perfect home in a bustling market, so both parties need a lot of patience. You will need to juggle multiple offers, short timelines, and also help someone far away purchase a home. Although you will have your work cut out for you, the experience can be rewarding and closing all the more [...]

How to Find Your First Real Estate Client

John Manfred2022-08-11T15:16:25-04:00April 15th, 2022|Categories: Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Salesperson|

So, you decided to become a real estate agent. You found the right office location and settled in, but you don’t know how to find your first real estate client. We won’t say that the hard part is over, and finding clients will be a piece of cake. On the contrary, we will tell you that your actual hard work begins just now. Now is the time to put all of your perseverance and dedication into being a successful agent. Without them, your chances of making it into this business are minimal. Therefore, prepare to spend many days researching, planning, organizing, [...]