New Agent Bootcamp: Essential Skills for Launching Your Real Estate Business
First-Time Real Estate Agent Training Just because you have a license, doesn’t mean you have a business. There are several skills that real estate agents must learn and know how to do before they can become a top producing real…
Diane Terry to Appear at Genuine Hustle – February 12th and 13th, 2024
Just Announced! Diane Terry to appear at the Genuine Hustle Denver - Mile High Mastermind Conference in Denver, CO this February. Known for transforming the lives of her clients through homeownership in Seattle, Washington, Diane has also become synonymous with…
NA365 LIVE Joins OnTrack Agent
Host of NA365 Live, Shelley Zavitz joins RETV on OnTrack Agent For Immediate Release Portland, OR, June 30, 2023 - New Agent 365 (NA365), a real estate program focused on helping newly licensed real estate agents joins OnTrack Agent. A…
OnTrack Agent Presents – Tracey Hawkins – Cyber Dangers of AI, ChatGPT, and Deepfakes in the Industry
Learn the Dangers of Cyber Safety for Real Estate from the Real Estate Industry's #1 Trainer - Tracey Hawkins! ChatGPT and AI are on the tip of everyone’s tongue in the real estate industry. But, what they are not talking…
OnTrack Agent Presents – Chris Bonner – How to Show Home to Build Your Referral Base
With over 30 years of hands-on experience working with buyers, Chris loves to geek out on houses…specifically how they are built and what affects value. She has learned that this is especially valuable if she can relay to her clients…
What is the True Value of a REALTOR: Ryan Castle
Surprisingly many REALTORS don't understand the true value that they offer a consumer and tend to undersell their services and waste time on non-value adding activities. Ryan Castle brings years of experience and expertise as an REALTOR Association and MLS…
How to Write a Great Offer Cover Letter
Cover Letter: How a Buyer’s Agent Can Write a Compelling Offer Summary to a Listing Agent A well-crafted summary letter accompanying an offer can make a significant difference in how the offer is perceived by the seller and their listing…
What is the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform?
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act It is commonly known as the Dodd-Frank Act, was signed into law by President Barack Obama in July 2010, in response to the 2007-2008 financial crisis that led to the Great…
The Truth in Lending Act
The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) TILA is a law in the U.S. that aims to promote transparency and protect your client when they are trying to obtain credit or financing. Enacted in 1969 as part of the Consumer Credit…
What is the National Association of Realtors®
The National Association of REALTORS® NAR is a massive trade association for real estate professionals in the United States. With over 1.5 million members, it's the largest trade association in the country. NAR members are often called REALTORS®, a trademarked term…
What is a HELOC?
A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a financial product that allows homeowners to borrow against the equity of their home. Equity refers to the difference between the current market value of the home and the remaining balance on…
The Difference Between a Realtor® and a Real Estate Agent
The Difference Between a Realtor® and a Real Estate Agent Folks who want to practice selling residential real estate sometimes have a choice between these two terms. While some States make it mandatory to be a Realtor® to practice real…
What is the Federal Reserve? How Does It Impact Real Estate?
What is the Federal Reserve? How Does It Impact Real Estate? The Federal Reserve, or the Fed, is the central bank of the United States. It plays a key role in shaping the nation’s economy. For real estate agents, understanding…
The Power of Personalized Email Marketing: Turning Leads into Loyal Contacts
You can use companies like Mailchimp to help personalized Email In today's digital age, consumers are drowning in a sea of generic advertising. To cut through the noise and forge genuine connections, businesses are turning to the power of personalized…
Mastering Social Media Marketing to Convert Leads into Loyal Clients
Social Media Marketing: Converting Social Media Leads into Clients Social media has evolved from a platform for connecting with friends and family to a powerful tool for businesses to reach potential customers. But how do you bridge the gap between…
Understanding Residential Real Estate Appraisals
Here's a Comprehensive Guide to Appraisals for Real Estate Agents As a real estate agent, understanding the appraisal process is crucial for helping your clients to a successfully closed transaction. Appraisals prove an unbiased assessment of a property’s market value.…
What is a CMA?
How to write a CMA - Competitive or Comparable Market Analysis? In residential real estate, a CMA is an opinion of value made by a licensed real estate agent. The analysis compares recently sold properties to a subject property. Many…
What to Do With a Low Appraisal?
Low appraisal: What happens when a house has a low appraisal? The wild card in every residential real estate transaction is the appraisal process. Because the appraiser is a third party opinion on value and relies on a human being…
