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How (and Why) You Should Quit Your Job for a Real Estate Career
Blog

How (and Why) You Should Quit Your Job for a Real Estate Career

by The CE Shop Team

You know you want to quit your job, but you just don’t know how to do it, right? Try these five suggestions for exiting in style before pursuing your real estate license.

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Coronavirus: Working as a Real Estate Agent During Quarantine
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Coronavirus: Working as a Real Estate Agent During Quarantine

by The CE Shop Team

Navigating the effects of this pandemic can feel frustrating to real estate agents but it isn’t impossible. Let us clear the fog of uncertainty and help you.

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Welcome to Maryland: An Introduction to the Old Line State
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Welcome to Maryland: An Introduction to the Old Line State

by The CE Shop Team

We went to Maryland to learn about how its economy and housing market is projected to be stronger year over year for the next decade.

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Welcome to Washington: An Introduction to the Evergreen State
Ebook

Welcome to Washington: An Introduction to the Evergreen State

by The CE Shop Team

In this ebook, we’ll introduce you to some of the top markets for real estate as well as what to do in this sunny seaside state.

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Gibson Island Ranked in the Top 100 Most Expensive Zip Codes
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Gibson Island Ranked in the Top 100 Most Expensive Zip Codes

by The CE Shop Team

Marylanders enjoy the fruits of two large economies, Baltimore and D.C. The result? One of the top 100 most expensive zip codes in the U.S.

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How is the Seattle Housing Market Being Impacted by the COVID-19 Outbreak?
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How is the Seattle Housing Market Being Impacted by the COVID-19 Outbreak?

by The CE Shop Team

According to local real estate agents and experts, people are still buying and selling houses in a strong Seattle housing market.

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4 Steps to Choosing Your Broker
Ebook

4 Steps to Choosing Your Broker

by The CE Shop Team

Choosing a brokerage firm, whether it be a large multinational brand or a small boutique in a hip part of town, is one of the first major decisions you must make in your real estate journey.

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Seasonality of Real Estate
Ebook

Seasonality of Real Estate

by The CE Shop Team

As the seasons change, so do home prices. Seasonality has a marked effect on the housing market throughout the year, so much so that it seems like every season has its own housing market.

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10 Hottest Housing Markets in the Twin Cities
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10 Hottest Housing Markets in the Twin Cities

by The CE Shop Team

East of the Twin Cities metro, suburbs are dominating the top markets for real estate. The rankings are based on Minneapolis Area REALTORS®’ input with median price, days on market, and sellers’ proximity to their asking price.

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What's the Difference Between a Real Estate Agent and a Broker in Virginia?
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What's the Difference Between a Real Estate Agent and a Broker in Virginia?

by The CE Shop Team

Too often people use the terms ‘broker’ and ‘salesperson’ interchangeably, but in the state of Virginia there are distinct differences between the two.