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What It's Like to be a Real Estate Agent

Real estate is so much more than baking cookies for open houses. If you’re looking to launch a new career, here’s what working in real estate can actually be like.

December 18, 2021 Read more

Mortgage

Bonds and Mortgages: What Mortgage Loan Officers Should Know

The bond market directly affects the mortgage market. What factors enable these markets to influence each other, and what should you know about bonds?

December 14, 2021 Read more

Mortgage

Mortgage Monarchs: Meet the Mae and Mac Family

Each member of the Mae and Mac family was created in an effort to regulate and standardize the mortgage industry. So what do they each contribute?

December 12, 2021 Read more

Mortgage

Why Working in the Mortgage Industry Is a Good Career Move

There’s never a bad time to move into the mortgage industry. This guide will help give you an idea of whether or not joining the mortgage industry is a good direction for you.

December 9, 2021 Read more

Mortgage

Mortgage Broker vs. Loan Originator - What’s the Difference?

Mortgage Loan Originators and Mortgage Loan Officers (MLOs) are essentially the same roles, but they differ largely from a Mortgage Broker. This guide will dive deeper into what a Mortgage Broker is and what makes that title different from other mortgage professionals.

December 9, 2021 Read more

Mortgage

How to Create a Successful Mortgage Loan Officer Business Plan

Create a business plan that will set your mortgage business apart from your competitors. This guide will cover the basic steps to building your business plan.

December 9, 2021 Read more

Mortgage

What Happens If You Fail the NMLS Test?

Passing the NMLS test isn't easy. This guide will help you map out a plan of attack to boost your chances of passing the NMLS test on your second attempt.

December 9, 2021 Read more

Real Estate

What Should Real Estate Agents Know About Mortgage?

The real estate and mortgage industries are tightly intertwined. As a real estate agent, here are some things you should know about the mortgage world.

December 8, 2021 Read more

Real Estate

The Best Books for Real Estate Agents

Find a good read for every step of your real estate career in this guide. This guide includes ten of the best books for real estate agents that you need to add to your to-be-read pile immediately.

December 6, 2021 Read more

Real Estate

What Is a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) & How Do Real Estate Agents Use It?

Real estate agents conduct a comparative market analysis (CMA) to set the listing price of a property. A well-calculated comparative market analysis (CMA) can make the difference between a losing effort and a successful sale. 

December 6, 2021 Read more