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Beyond offering the best courses for every stage of your career, we’re devoted to providing you free resources to grow your real estate business.

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Agent Encyclopedia
How Do Real Estate Agents File Taxes?
Blog

How Do Real Estate Agents File Taxes?

by The CE Shop Team

Paying taxes can be a confusing experience. Whether you're working at a brokerage or you’re a self-employed agent, this guide will help you understand taxes as an agent. 

Grow Your Business
Episode 61: Home Staging
Podcast

Episode 61: Home Staging

by The CE Shop Team

Proper home staging can update a house, show off its best qualities, and inspire a bidding war.

Industry News
Sunburns or Tax Burns: COVID-19 Pushes Retirement for Many
Blog

Sunburns or Tax Burns: COVID-19 Pushes Retirement for Many

by The CE Shop Team

Coronavirus is accelerating retirement for baby boomers located in high-taxed states. Their departure is an interesting sign of COVID-19’s lasting influence.

Agent Encyclopedia
How to Become a Part-Time Real Estate Agent
Blog

How to Become a Part-Time Real Estate Agent

by The CE Shop Team

You may be wondering: Can you be a part-time real estate agent? The short answer: Yes!

Hot Topics
Rocketing Home Values in Dallas Can Make Lending Tricky
Blog

Rocketing Home Values in Dallas Can Make Lending Tricky

by The CE Shop Team

Real estate records are being shattered in Dallas. While that’s positive for agents, it can pose a challenge for buyers who are struggling to get loans approved.

Hot Topics
In Line to Take Your Real Estate Exam? You're Not Alone
Blog

In Line to Take Your Real Estate Exam? You're Not Alone

by The CE Shop Team

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, test centers across the state shut down. Now, many potential California agents could face a test scheduling backlog.

Hot Topics
Peek Inside Nick Saban's $11M Lakehouse
Blog

Peek Inside Nick Saban's $11M Lakehouse

by The CE Shop Team

Nick Saban doesn’t just have good taste in recruits. It turns out he also has great taste in real estate - just look inside his jaw-dropping $11M lakehouse.

Industry News
Jeff Bezos Dominated the SoCal Ultra-Luxury Market Last Year
Blog

Jeff Bezos Dominated the SoCal Ultra-Luxury Market Last Year

by The CE Shop Team

Multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos is not only one of the richest people in the world but also a prime client for Southern California agents in the luxury market.

Industry News
South Carolina Legislation Aims to Fight HOA Horrors
Blog

South Carolina Legislation Aims to Fight HOA Horrors

by The CE Shop Team

Homeowners associations have a purpose: preserving their neighborhood’s home values. But who do you call when your HOA goes MIA or otherwise won't help you?

Hot Topics
Tax Deductions
Video

Tax Deductions

by The CE Shop Team

In this video, our COO Dan Harris explains the importance of tax deductions for independent real estate professionals and how regular record-keeping can help you keep more of your hard-earned commissions come tax time.