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Have a question about how to get started on your licensing journey? We answer all your questions about passing your exam and launching your new career in real estate.

What Salary to Expect as a First-Year Real Estate Agent
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by The CE Shop Team

The process of earning your salary as a first-year real estate agent might be different from what you’ve experienced in other industries. Learn how to make the most out of your first year as a real estate agent and what salary to expect.

Switching Careers and Becoming a Real Estate Agent
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by The CE Shop Team

Switching careers can be one of the most liberating and economically rewarding decisions you can make in your professional life. This guide will help you take the leap and head in an exciting, new direction. 

Can You Have Both a Real Estate and MLO License?
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by The CE Shop Team

Looking to add an additional license to your repertoire? Learn about how holding both a real estate license and a mortgage license can help you up your game.

 Find Right Real Estate Brokerage
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by The CE Shop Team

Follow these three steps to properly inform your decision when choosing your real estate brokerage.

Real Estate Agent Salary: How Much Do Real Estate Agents Make on Average?  
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by The CE Shop Team

Being a real estate agent is one of the most financially rewarding careers you can have while still being your own boss. According to Indeed, the average annual salary for a real estate agent in the United States is $94,031. And the job demand is promising, too. Commercial property is consistently being sold and bought, and SO many people need help finding or selling housing. With all the complexities that come along with buying or selling a property, real estate is a job that will never go out of style. 

What Does a Real Estate Agent Do?
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by The CE Shop Team

A real estate agent helps their clients buy and sell property. Because they have a pulse on the local market, they assist buyer clients with finding the right property, and seller clients with finding the right buyer. Agents also handle paperwork, negotiations, and coordinating property visits. They offer guidance and support throughout the entire process, making it easier for their clients to navigate the complex world of real estate.

 

Listing Agent vs. Selling Agent: Understanding the Differences
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by The CE Shop Team

Buying or selling a home can be a very complex and stressful experience for clients. That’s where a real estate agent’s education, experience, and specialties in the real estate field come into play.  A listing agent helps clients to market and sell their homes, navigate the paperwork, and negotiate offers.

How to Answer Initial Client Meeting FAQs
Ebook
by The CE Shop Team

 The right real estate agent can make or break a client’s experience, so selling yourself as a fit is critical. The first step? Having the right answers on hand.

How to Get to Know Your Community as a Real Estate Agent
Ebook
by The CE Shop Team

Strong, authentic, and meaningful community engagement can differentiate a good agent from a great one, and can help take your real estate business to the next level.

Top Tips for Career Switchers Considering Real Estate
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by The CE Shop Team

Switching careers can be intimidating, but you’re not alone. Jessica Stone, a South Carolina agent, shares her experience of launching a career in real estate.