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What Every Real Estate Professional Needs to Know in 2021 and Beyond

John Manfred2024-01-12T07:42:38-05:00June 4th, 2021|Categories: Appraisal, Continuing Education, Home Inspection, Real Estate|

Significant changes have taken place in the real estate market. What every real estate professional needs to know in 2021 and beyond. Therefore, every salesperson, broker, appraiser, mortgage loan originator and home inspector needs to know these present and future trends. In conclusion, being open to changing and adjusting to their market as well as giving them the tools to look beyond 2021 for additional signs of real estate trends. Identify the Key Players Identifying the players in the real estate market is very important in any market. Especially in Florida and other major cities in the Northeast including Pennsylvania, [...]

Regret Letting Your Real Estate License Expire

John Manfred2024-01-10T16:46:40-05:00April 10th, 2021|Categories: Broker, Expired License, Real Estate|

If you have let your license expire, you are not alone! Firstly, the Manfred School has been a source of education and guidance for many people who have allowed their license to expire over the years. For instance, there are so many different reasons why licenses expire. Most importantly, there are even more reasons to get back in the game, especially now! Regret Letting Your Real Estate License Expire. We understand, life happens! Why Is This a Great Time to Get Your License Back? Despite the corona-virus crisis, the headlines in the news continue to point to a healthy and [...]

5 Challenges to a Career in Real Estate

John Manfred2022-06-10T14:08:04-04:00March 27th, 2021|Categories: Real Estate, Real Estate Salesperson|

Although negotiations, social interactions and appearances are in fact part of the job, real estate is much more than this. Here are 5 challenges to a career in real estate. If your idea of the this industry comes from watching shows on HGTV than you must know these 5 challenges in starting a new career in real estate. Challenges 85% of agents run out of money their first year. This is because they did not do a thorough evaluation of their finances prior to starting their new business. They did not create a sufficient “nest egg” or savings to cover life [...]

The Vehicle You Drive Impacts Your Real Estate Business

John Manfred2024-01-10T16:08:28-05:00January 2nd, 2021|Categories: Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools|

As an agent, you know how crucial an appealing exterior is to leave a lasting impression on a potential buyer. The same idea can be applied to your business. Ignoring your business’s curb appeal, or how you present yourself and your services. Can drastically affect the impression you leave on your clients. How the vehicle you drive impacts the curb appeal of your real estate business. Read on to understand how the vehicle you drive impacts your real estate business. Why is the vehicle you drive so important? Taking all factors into account, the vehicle you drive is one of [...]

Staying Compliant: Continuing Education for Brokers and Salespeople

John Manfred2024-01-10T16:06:17-05:00December 7th, 2020|Categories: Broker, Continuing Education, Real Estate|

Every two years, real estate salespeople and brokers are required to complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education including at least 3 hours covering the topics of fair housing and/or discrimination and one hour of Law of Agency (two hours if it is the licensee’s first licensing cycle). Beginning July 1, 2021 the Department of State will require that your 22.5 hours of continuing education will also include 2.5 hours of ethical business practices and at least 1 hour of recent legal matters governing the practice of real estate brokers and salespersons in New York. Staying compliant with continuing education [...]

Essentially Starting your Own Business

John Manfred2024-01-10T15:59:26-05:00October 15th, 2020|Categories: Real Estate|Tags: Considering a Career in Real Estate, New Real Estate Agent|

How Much Does the Average Real Estate Salesperson Make in New York State? According to careerexplorer.com, the average salary for a real estate agent in New York State is around $116,460 per year. Obtaining your real estate license is quite quick and easy. However, having a real estate license does not guarantee a high income. Most importantly, as a salesperson, you are starting your Own business. Whether you make above or below the average salary will be entirely up to you. Earning Potential is Directly Proportional to Dedication Starting your Own Business has some distinct advantages like making your own schedule and not [...]

Opportunity is Everywhere All the Time

John Manfred2024-01-10T15:56:13-05:00September 4th, 2020|Categories: Appraisal, Home Inspection, Real Estate, Real Estate Salesperson|Tags: Advance Your Career|

Opportunity is everywhere all the time. With unemployment rates reaching record levels across the U.S., it’s difficult to feel optimistic about job security and financial freedom. If you are afraid of losing your job (or were already let go), don’t worry, I know how you feel. Most importantly, Opportunity is everywhere all the time, if you can't find it, create it. It is everywhere all the time. Opportunity is Everywhere Firstly, opportunity is everywhere. Taking advantage of those opportunities means having a get-er-done mindset. Go after them. There is frequently little need to contemplate too much over the small opportunities. [...]