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5 Simple Steps to Dominate Your Market as a New MLO

Learn 5 simple strategies to help establish yourself as an expert MLO, ready to serve clients in your local market.

July 6, 2025 Read more

Real Estate

The CE Shop Alumni Stories: Interviewing Dawn Morgan

We sat down with TCES student, Dawn Morgan, to talk about how she went from general contracting to running the show as a local agent in Georgia and South Carolina. Read about her dual license journey and give her a follow!

July 1, 2025 Read more

Real Estate

5 Simple Steps to Dominate Your Market as a New Real Estate Agent

Learn 5 simple strategies to help establish yourself as an expert real estate agent, ready to serve clients in your local market.

June 26, 2025 Read more

Real Estate

The CE Shop Alumni Stories: Interviewing Reed Schlender

We sat down with former TCES student, Reed Schlender, to talk all things real estate: from his decision to change careers from software sales to his newfound success as an agent specializing in outdoor recreation properties in Michigan. A surprising life change pushed Reed out of his comfort zone and into real estate. Read about his journey in our interview.

June 24, 2025 Read more

Appraisal

Factors That Impact Your Home Appraisal Process

Home appraisals play a critical role in the real estate lifecycle. An accurate appraisal helps ensure that the lender is protected, that buyers aren’t overpaying, and that sellers have a realistic expectation of value. All of this, of course, depends on a number of factors...

May 20, 2025 Read more
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Mortgage

The Ultimate Guide to Mortgage Loan Officer Marketing

Ready to master your mortgage marketing? Whether you’re a new or seasoned mortgage loan officer, this guide will help you attract *more* clients and get *more* referrals, so you can close *more* deals this year. 

May 7, 2025 Read more

Appraisal

How Does the Appraisal Process Work?

Hey, homeowners, ever feel like all this appraisal stuff is over-complicated and kind of secretive? Download this guide for a general timeline of the mortgage appraisal process. PLUS, keep reading for a deep-dive into the ins and outs of the appraisal process.

May 6, 2025 Read more

Real Estate

6 Unique Real Estate Marketing Ideas for New Agents

Discover creative real estate marketing strategies to grow your brand, engage clients, and stand out as a new agent.

May 5, 2025 Read more

Mortgage

5 Local Marketing Strategies for Mortgage Loan Officers (That Really Work!)

Supercharge your leads and referrals and become THE go-to lender in your market with these 5 strategies (that really work!).  

May 4, 2025 Read more

Appraisal

Top Questions First-Time Homebuyers Ask About the Appraisal Process

The home appraisal process can feel like a mystery for many first-time homebuyers, who will never work with an appraiser directly during their homebuying journey. To help clear up the process and offer some answers to the most commonly asked questions, here’s a quick guide.

April 30, 2025 Read more