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Can You Get a Real Estate License With a Felony in NY?

John Manfred2024-04-24T12:22:39-04:00May 25th, 2024|Categories: NYC Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Salesperson|Tags: Advance Your Career, New Real Estate Agent, New York Real Estate, NYC Real Estate Agent|

Imagine standing at a crossroads where your past and future collide. Can you get a real estate license with a felony in NY? This is the reality for individuals with felony convictions. Aspiring to obtain a real estate license in New York State? (NYS). The journey towards a career in real estate is fraught with extra hurdles for these individuals. Casting a shadow of doubt over their aspirations. However, the path is not a dead end. This blog post is dedicated to lighting the way for individuals with felony convictions. Offering a beacon of hope and actionable steps to navigate [...]

How to Start a Home Inspection Business in New York

John Manfred2024-04-23T20:34:34-04:00April 1st, 2024|Categories: Home Inspection|Tags: Advance Your Career, Home Inspector Business, Home Inspectors New York, Level Up Your Real Estate Business, New York Home Inspections, New York Home Inspector|

Embarking on a career as a home inspector in New York is not just about starting a business; it’s about forging a path that combines passion with profit, autonomy with accountability, and expertise with entrepreneurship. With the right training, mindset, and plan, you can establish a thriving home inspection business in the Empire State. This guide, utilizing information from the comprehensive ATI Home Inspector Training, walks you through the essential steps to becoming your own boss in this rewarding field and how to start a home inspection business in New York. Step-by-Step Blueprint to Launching Your Home Inspection Career in [...]

Power of Real Estate Client Closing Gifts

John Manfred2024-01-19T17:15:49-05:00September 15th, 2023|Categories: Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools, Uncategorized|Tags: Advance Your Career, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools|

Throughout the homebuying journey, you've invested significant time in understanding their preferences, interests, and future aspirations. One effective way to leave a lasting impression and express gratitude to clients is by the power of real estate client closing gifts. These gifts not only serve as tokens of appreciation but also provide several benefits that contribute to the growth and prosperity of a real estate business. In this blog, the power of real estate client closing gifts and why they are essential for establishing a thriving real estate enterprise. Establishing lasting client relationships is key to long-term success. While individual sales [...]

Top 5 AI Tools to Elevate Your Business

John Manfred2024-02-08T21:28:26-05:00July 31st, 2023|Categories: Advance Your Career, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Salesperson|Tags: Advance Your Career, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools|

In today's fast-paced and competitive real estate market, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. As technology continues to advance, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way real estate agents operate. Allowing them to streamline their processes, enhance customer experiences, and boost sales. In this blog, we will explore the top 5 AI tools to elevate your business and gain a competitive edge. Let's dive in! 1. Listingcopy.ai: Elevating Property Descriptions with AI-Powered Copywriting One of the most significant challenges for real estate agents is creating compelling property descriptions that attract potential buyers and stand out from the [...]

Automation Ideas to Help You Close More Deals

John Manfred2024-02-08T21:24:28-05:00June 15th, 2023|Categories: Advance Your Career, Broker, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools|Tags: Advance Your Career, Florida Real Estate, New York Real Estate, real estate agent, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools, sales automation tools|

In the fast-paced and competitive real estate industry of today, staying ahead of the competition is crucial for success. That's where automation ideas to help you close more deals comes into play. By harnessing the power of automation tools and technologies, you can revolutionize your approach to closing deals and propel your business to new heights. From streamlining lead generation and management to enhancing communication and marketing, automation offers a multitude of benefits. So, let's explore a range of real estate automation ideas that can help you close more deals. Get ready to discover how automation can transform your real [...]

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 [...]

Find Success In Your First Year

John Manfred2024-01-13T12:24:57-05:00October 12th, 2021|Categories: Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools|Tags: Advance Your Career, New Real Estate Agent, NYC Real Estate Agent|

Are you still fresh in the exhilarating world of real estate? Not entirely sure what to anticipate? It's no secret that real estate is a prosperous sector with chances of expansion and other enticing rewards to be discovered. But, it's also no secret that the real estate industry is highly competitive. With so many agents vying for clients and listings, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. That's why we've compiled this list of tips to help you skyrocket to find success in your first year! However, let's keep it straightforward: you're going to need a hefty [...]

Manfred Celebrates the Senior Home Safety Specialist Course

John Manfred2024-01-12T08:35:07-05:00August 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 [...]

5 Characteristics of a Sponsoring Broker

John Manfred2024-01-10T16:02:28-05:00November 12th, 2020|Categories: Choosing a Sponsoring Broker|Tags: Advance Your Career, New Real Estate Agent|

As a new Real Estate Salesperson, you will need to work under a “sponsoring broker.” Firstly, the brokerage you choose to align yourself with will be the foundation of your new business. Secondly, providing you with ongoing mentor-ship and the backing of it’s excellent community reputation. Here are 5 key characteristics of a good sponsoring broker, you should look for: 1. Commission Split Most importantly, commission split percentages differ from broker to broker. Although this is important, remember not to base your entire decision off commission split. There are many other factors to consider. That being said, commission splits affect earning [...]