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What Salary to Expect as a First-Year Real Estate Agent
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What Salary to Expect as a First-Year Real Estate Agent

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.

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Where Do Virtual Reality & Real Estate Intersect?
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Where Do Virtual Reality & Real Estate Intersect?

by The CE Shop Team

An estimated 1.4 million realtors will use technology by 2025, which means almost all agents will be able to provide immersive experiences for their clients.

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Listing Agent vs. Selling Agent: Understanding the Differences
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Listing Agent vs. Selling Agent: Understanding the Differences

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.

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How to Get Hired in the Mortgage Loan Origination Industry
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How to Get Hired in the Mortgage Loan Origination Industry

by The CE Shop Team

Learning about the mortgage loan origination industry will help you navigate your journey to a full mortgage career. 

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Are There Different Types of Mortgage Licenses?
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Are There Different Types of Mortgage Licenses?

by The CE Shop Team

Let’s take a look at some of the more common mortgage licenses that are needed across the industry.  

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How to prevent burnout in mortgage loan officers
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How to Prevent Burnout in Mortgage Loan Officers

by The CE Shop Team

Mortgage Loan Officer burnout is a real issue, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or even underwhelmed. Here are a few solid tips to navigate potential MLO burnout.  

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How MLOs Can Streamline the Underwriting Process
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How MLOs Can Streamline the Underwriting Process

by The CE Shop Team

A quick, easy & streamlined loan process is essential for a successful loan officer. Here are a few tips to keep the process fast & successful. 

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How Do You Get a Land Loan?
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How Do You Get a Land Loan?

by The CE Shop Team

Land loans can work a lot like a mortgage, but are sometimes much riskier than traditional home loans, here are a few details to help you navigate a land deal. 

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Is Being a Mortgage Loan Officer a Good Career?
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Is Being a Mortgage Loan Officer a Good Career?

by The CE Shop Team

With an extremely high salary range, great work-life balance, and a very fulfilling career, mortgage loan officers are an exceptionally good career choice to consider. 

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real estate agent working on a tablet at home
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How to Work From Home As a Real Estate Agent

by The CE Shop Team

Becoming a successful work-from-home real estate agent requires a strong work ethic, goal setting, and an effective daily routine. But with the right roadmap in place, you can run a booming real estate business right from home! Let’s explore how to work from home as a real estate agent.