Courses

Daily, millions of real estate agents around the world run their own businesses on their own schedules. The Keller Williams Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate will equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel as a real estate agent, including generating leads, interpreting market data, managing client relationships, and much more. As an agent, you become your own boss and can take control of your day-to-day as well as the trajectory of your entire career. This program will provide you the knowledge of the career paths a person can choose after obtaining a real estate license. You’ll learn from industry leaders on best practices and apply your learning through real-world applications. If you are looking to own your own business, enjoy a fast-paced work environment, and are passionate about building relationships with people, then this program is right for you. By the end of this program, you’ll be able to explain how real estate agents: Understand models, methods, rules, and laws related to the real estate industry Consult clients on current market conditions and act as a fiduciary Guide buyers and sellers throughout the sales process Effectively negotiate for clients This program is not the equivalent of pre-licensing education or a real estate license. Real Estate License requirements vary from state to state. To learn more about specific license requirements, please visit your state’s real estate commission website.

Learn how to get into real estate and agent license requirements What you'll learn: Learn how to become a real estate agent.Learn about the pre-licensing process.Learn about the real estate licensing exam.Learn my strategies for choosing a broker. How to become a real estate agent Real estate is a sector in which you can become successful if you know the tricks and tips. People from various age groups and different careers harbor the dream to become a real estate agent. Given the popularity of this profession, it is only fair that many aspire to become real estate agents. But before jumping into the market you have to ask thequestion- How to become a real estate agent? Here we will help you in becoming a real estate agent and become successful in the same. You can take advantage of this course even if you are not planning to become a licensed real estate agent. This course will give you the fundamental information about the real estate industry and how to become a real estate agent. We here, walk you through the program and help you to become a successful real estate agent. Even though there are challenges in this sector, the reward you get is worth the effort. In this course, we give you the roadmap to succeed through our learning program. As I mentioned earlier, this job can give you a lot of both mental and physical stress, and you may feel that you are not able to handle them. At times it can be quite taxing to the level that you consider quitting. So, it is important to learn all the know-hows about plunging into the real estate segment. We will ensure that you are aware of all the aspects that have to be considered before starting this career. Budget: The first thing that you have to check whether you have the required capital to start this business. Quite often this business endeavor can prove to be expensive, at least when you start the career from scratch. You have to obtain the license to work as a real estate agent and for that you have to clear the exam. So you have to think about $500 as an investment to just start the career. But do not worry; you are going to gain rich dividends on this money spent soon. Be motivated: To succeed in this sector you have to be motivated all the time. This career is not for those who are lazy or are not self-motivated. Becoming a real estate agent is never going to be a walk in the park. But it is not impossible either. You can make a proper routine for your daily work and most importantly stick to it. Even if you are not motivated, some days you can just work as per your plans and only do the important and most profitable tasks. In short, if you do not possess a strong desire to succeed in this field, you are more likely to fail. When you make the work agenda, make sure you do that for at least a week from the beginning to the end. Like that, you can concentrate more on profit making activities. Then, you have to give priority to the business development activities. In short, you need to have a clear game plan for your work. Strong referrals: You need contacts with local people so that they can give a positive feedback about your personality. People will not buy the property through you if they do not know you or trust your reputation. They are investing their hard earned money on the property and they are bound to be vigilant about that. To get to know people of influence, you need to attend social events like charity events, and community events like fundraisers. If you work with honesty and integrity you will get rewarded, but you need to be patient. Above were the three important aspects of a successful career as a real estate agent. Next, we will look into “how to become a real estate agent” in detail. Through this tutorial, we will guide you to choose the course suitable for you and the syllabus for the real estate agent license exam. Along with that, we will give the set of possible questions for the exams and answers for that. Next, we will look into the must-haves to become a real estate agent and how to get a real estate license. Without any delay, I will get into the details of those factors. Your Age: To be a real estate agent you should be at least 18 years old (or 19 in some states). You can check the details in your state’s official page. Residential status: You should be legally a US resident. The course: Each state has set time for the preparation course. You should attend the prelicense education before sitting for the exam. Some states have set the levels for prelicense courses whereas some states have set “total hours” as the threshold. License exam: You have to attend the exam and get the required marks to get the license to practice as a real estate agent. Till now, I was talking about the requirements to become a real estate agent. But this does not answer your question - How to become a real estate agent – completely. Becoming a real estate agent needs constant hard work and motivation. Choose a well-established broker: To practice as a real estate agent, you have to work under a real estate broker. So you have to choose your broker wisely. It is always better to find out the broker even before graduating from the prelicense course. There are some brokers who give extra extensive training in the field and you can get all your doubts cleared with them. However, it is always good to do some background checks about the broker like: Are there any additional training needed to be done and if so, for how long For how long has the broker been in the business Method of client (customer who comes to buy property) contact Time to start earning Scope of having an individual mentor within the brokerage firms Ask these questions to your broker and you can also get suggestions from your instructor. Keep in mind, working under a well-established and reputed broker is a necessity in becoming a real estate agent. It adds to your reputation. Pass License exam: Next step in becoming a real estate agent is getting licensed. For this, you need to take the help of your instruction on how to get a real estate license. The instructor can help you with the possible questions, the method of the exam, and other aspects of getting licensed to work as a real estate agent. You have to pass both national and state exams to get the license to practice as real estate agent. Get well versed with the lessons and the method of the exam. You can still sign up for classes even after completing the necessary hours. Pay attention in your classes and get good grades because you will be handing this over while you apply for the license. The more you learn the more confident you will feel. Have budget allocated: Honestly, becoming a real estate agent does not come cheap. You have to have enough money in your pocket to survive till the first commission check. You need money to attend the prelicense course, exam fees, advertising, finding a broker, and money needed to survive till you get the commission checks. Build a portfolio: Well, here I am referring to both your and client’s portfolios. There are two ways to become a successful real estate agent. This will help you to answer the question “how to become a real estate agent” better. The first way is to work with your mentor. From the realtors firm under which you are working, get a mentor who can guide you. He can speak with him even about splitting the commission and this is the best way to become a successful real estate agent. Like that, you can build an attractive profile for yourself among the people because they already know your mentor. The second method needs more hard work. Get help from your friends and family in building clients portfolio. Ask them for referrals if somebody is looking for a new property or house. This also helps you in building an image in the local community. Get the knowledge: If you are planning to become an established real estate agent you can choose real estate as the major in school. But this is not at all necessary if you can attend a class or training for the same. In some cases, you may get waived off the prelicense education you need for attending the exam. Gain some general knowledge about the real estate market, economy, business methods, and legal formalities. Hence, you will have an idea about what is going to be thrown at you. Above I have covered the basic topics for your reference. In our tutorial, we will give the complete information about each and every aspect so that you can be ready to take the exam. Once you are done with this course you will be equipped with all the tricks and tips you need to crack the exam.

This course is designated to help realtors embrace technology and use social media to grow their real estate business. Although this course is focusing on the real estate industry, the skills can be transferred to any small business. Personal branding is now more important than ever before. Watch this course to learn the ins and outs of branding yourself properly on social media.

Learn essential Facebook strategies for real estate agents in this comprehensive 53-minute video tutorial. Discover the benefits of using Facebook for business, create an effective business page, and master key features like post scheduling, admin roles, and page setup. Explore how to optimize your page for search engines, leverage ratings and reviews, and create compelling profile and cover photos. Gain insights on content creation, including posting as yourself or your business, adding call-to-actions, and promoting events. Implement advanced techniques such as pinning posts, inviting friends, and utilizing Facebook as a website alternative to boost your real estate marketing efforts and stay ahead of the competition.

Ensure you're prepared to take and pass the Texas Real Estate exam for sales agent licensure with this course's entertaining lessons. Utilize self-assessment quizzes and practice exams to answer questions similar to those found on the Texas licensure exam.

Everything you need to know to sell 12-24 homes this year and get a HUGE payday! What you'll learn: You'll get access to my checklists, marketing templates, and scripts so you know exactly what to do to run a successful real estate business.You'll learn how to generate consistent referrals from people you already knowYou'll learn all the different types of lead generation strategies and which one is best to startYou'll learn how to put together your real estate team to leverage your time to do more dealsYou'll learn how to grow your business once you start to get busy *** Over 700 students enrolled within 24 hours of launching this course!! *** This course is designed for new agents that just got their license or are in the process of getting their license. Most real estate agents get their license, but they get are not equipped with the right training to actually start making money and getting deals done. Are you:Seeing other agents crushing it out there and wonder what their secret is?Excited about real estate, but spinning your wheels on what to do?Not sure how to ask people for business without sounding like a used car salesman?In this course, I will walk you through all the basics of starting your business on the right foot to generate leads and start making money immediately. Imagine knowing exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to do it on your first day as a real estate agent. You'll be able to find buyers and sellers more quickly, convert them to clients more easily, and deliver an amazing client experience to keep them happy.In this course:I'll let you in on all the secrets top-producing agents knowGive you step-by-step checklists and instructions to maximize your lead generationTell you the exact technology tools Iuse to run my businessShare with you a roadmap to creating a successful businessEnroll now and get started on this rewarding and lucrative profession today!

Real Estate Agent Marketing That Works, Even When You Don't. 24/7 Podcasting For Realtors What you'll learn: Start their PodcastUnderstand the different way they can use their Pocasting strategy to position and brand themsleves In the super-competitive real estate market, Realtors need every advantage they can get.Don't you hate it when a potential client that you spoke with months ago, buys or sells their home... and uses another agent?Imagine, for a minute, that you had the undivided attention of your ideal prospect. And not only that, you were talking in their ear on a weekly basis. Maybe, they aren't ready to sell their home or buy a new one this week, but what about next week, next month, next year.If you can remain top-of-mind with your clients and position yourself as the "One and Only" Realtor for them to turn to, regardless of when they decide to buy or sell, what would that do to your business?Everyone has a smartphone. Everyone in your farm could be listening to your online radio show or Podcast.What is a Podcast? It is audio or video shows, that when you subscribe to them, are automatically updated on your Computer, Smartphones, iPads, Tablets, and/or iPods. Think of them as free radio or TV shows which you deliver Spam-Free! directly to your audience every time you produce one.Podcasting is bigger than you think. When we survey people who listen to free, commercial-free audio Podcasts at least once a month: we discover an interesting fact: It beats AM/FM Radio, streaming audio, CD's, TV Music channels, & Sirius!If you compare the number of people listening to Podcasts monthly, they are as popular as Twitter with 39 mIllion listeners, even if it doesn't get the same 'Respect'.But instead of communicating in impersonal 140 character Tweets, with Podcasting, you get right into the head of your target market for as long as you talk.Podcasts are portable — and because of this, they are listened to everywhere... in the car, walking the dog, at the gym, at the beach, on a plane, anywhere.When you claim your seat in this course, you'll have permanent online access to watch the course 24/7, and there's a Q&A discussion section by each lecture, where you can post questions - and we'll answer them personally!By following the short, simple, easy-to-follow lectures, you will be able to work through the process of setting up your show and publishing your first episode quickly.Podcasting is increasing in popularity, and thanks to CarPlay, Google jumping on Podcasts and Apps, Podcast will continue growing for years to come. It is just past the 'Early Adopter' stage and has huge potential moving forward. Don't miss out on the low-competition, high-demand opportunities that your fellow Real Estate Podcasters are enjoying. Your co-instructor, Scott Paton, has over 10,000 Podcast students on Udemy. Your other co-instructor, MO, or Michael Oden, is moderator of the 19,000 strong Facebook group, Lab Coat Agents. Together, they bring you cutting-edge training that will change how you do business and you use high-leverage tools to grow your business. Every minute you delay is actually COSTING you money ....Enrol now!

Learn the basics of what a real estate agent who wants to successfully market their property online needs to know today What you'll learn: Learn the essentials of what a real estate agent who wants to successfully market his/her property online needs to know todayFunnels, FB and Google ads, Re-targeting Jochen has been using digital marketing as a practicing real estate agent (and otherwise) successfully for years. He now has put his knowledge and expertise into a training series which you can access for free. Discover how you can do that by utilizing his processes and proven techniques. • Video #1: What Is 'Digital Marketing 3.0', How Can You As A Real Estate Agent Make Use Of It To Earn More Commission And What Is the Big Trend In Digital Marketing Now?• Video #2: How Can You Use Facebook Ads To Attract More Leads And What You Need To Do To Make Your Ads Work And Be Successful• Video #3: How To Attract Quality Leads That Have Intent, What You Need To Do So That You Pay Less, But Rank Higher For Your Google PPC Ads• Video #4: How To Increase Your Potential To Multiply Your Income By Re-Targeting And Re-Marketing

Explore the hidden emotional triggers driving our purchasing decisions and choices in this 18-minute TEDxMarbella talk by Percy Roland, a high-end real estate agent and public speaker. Discover why rational thinking may not be the primary factor in our decision-making process, and learn how desire plays a crucial role in shaping our preferences. Gain valuable insights from Roland's experiences in both public speaking and luxury real estate, as he shares lessons learned from dealing with challenging situations and reveals a universal principle applicable across various business sectors and beyond. Understand the importance of effective communication and connecting with clients or audiences on an emotional level to influence their choices.

Improve your employees' real estate marketing skills with this online corporate training course. These informative and expertly taught lessons help real estate agents understand basic marketing concepts and develop the skills that are necessary for implementing effective marketing plans in the real estate industry.

From Acquisition to Sale What you'll learn: Learn the foundation of accounting for real estateDevelop an understanding of the real estate acquistion process and how it is captured in the accounting systemUnderstand the tax implications of the real estate transactionsComprehend how accountting helps real estate professional reduce their tax burden In this course, we explore the value of accounting as a key tool for improved performance for real estate businesses and investors. We will look at the best way to capture accounting information from the acquisition of the property from both the bookkeeping as well as tax perspective to its disposal (sale).We will look into the accounting end and documentation as well as tax planning opportunities to help students develop a deeper understanding of both accounting and tax for real estate in an effort to assist real estate professionals/investors to make better-informed decisions about the portfolios.Some of the most important topics we will cover include:1. Pre-acquisition accounting2. Acquisition accounting (emphasis on the cost-segregation study)3. Real estate operations accounting (emphasis on depreciation and NOL)4. Sale of real estate accounting5. Tax planning opportunities (start-up deductions, exit strategies)To make the content of the course easier to digest we will use a fictitious company, launched by Niva. Niva is interested in the real estate business. As a prudent investor, she recruits a world-class team of advisors to help her purchase and manage her first rental property. She brings on board a great broker, residential real estate attorney, accountant, property management company, and an inspector. As a brilliant real estate investor, she knows that many people have made catastrophic mistakes. She intends to reduce the likelihood of making those herself. After the acquisition, the property management oversees daily operations, while she focuses on overall asset management.To ensure the learning in the course, we will make a number of assumptions in an effort to cover all the major parts of the real estate transactions, their respective accounting, and potential tax consequences.

Real Estate Investing Insights (15+ Years) to Create Cash-flow and Real Wealth. Everything I do is clearly shown. What you'll learn: Whether or Not Real Estate is a Suitable investment for youAnalysis real estate as a long term investment How to spot and avoid scammers and con artist that prey on newbie investorsTurn around a initially bad real estate investmentHow to rent to section 8 and other Governmental rent vocher programsUnderstand basic Real Estate Legal and Tax Structures The best method to finance a Real Estate investmentDevelop Rapport with TenantsFind the perfect tenant How to get started doing your own repairs LATEST: Course Updated Again for April 1st, 2023 So you Wanna be a Real Estate investor?? Well PLEASE Don't make the Same Stupid Mistakes That I have made.. Ever since the beginning of time, real estate has been one of the most lucrative businesses around. Many people have made immense wealth and fortunes from this business. As a result, real estate has grown to become one of the most explored and ventured businesses aroundHowever, real estate investment can lead to unimaginable losses if you are not aware of the nuances and intricacies of this business THIS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS THOSE FINER DETAILS THAT MOST REAL ESTATE GURU'S FAIL TO MENTIONAs I active real estate investor for the past 9 years, I pull back the curtain and expose all of my personal stories from the trenches of real estate investing. Like anything new, real estate investing might seem a little foreign at first. In addition, you may have a lot of fears holding you back, like I did back in 2006.This Course introduces you to the basic tactics that you must know to survive in this business. It gives you an insider's view of the business, giving you time tested tips and advice for situation based issues. Besides this, the course also discusses important topics like financing options,selecting a property manager, which are both an integral part of the real estate business. Nothing is kept secret - I reveal all I know ... and as I test even more things, those that are successful are added to the course - at no extra cost to you! This is a course that will continue to grow and grow. As well as the Udemy 30 day guarantee, you have my personal promise that you will be wowed and delighted by what you'll learn in the next 3 to 4 hours ... and you'll be kicking yourself if you already have a Udemy course and have been missing out on fabulous potential earnings. "It Has Been Said That Real Estate Has Created More Millionaires Than Any Other Investment Vehicle." If you were to look behind every successful investor you will discover that he or she has systematized, stream lined, and organized the processes of real estate investing.Give yourself a fresh start by enrolling in this life-changing course now. Every moment you delay, you lose out. Simple as that.Lastly, you must use the knowledge gained in this course wisely to make an impact. As a rule, enjoy your work and the profits will followThese are a Few Things You'll Learn in This Course: Why You Must Invest for the long termWhy You Must Develop Your Own TeamNever Let your Real Estate Agent talk to the bankWhy Buy a property that you would not mine living in .Real Estate Financing ..Always put 20-30% down or Buy CashProperty managers from Hell and How to Avoid themTaxes & Legal ( depreciation & losses from real estate) Protect Your InvestmentHow to Get started doing your own repairsHow to Find the Perfect TenantIs Section 8 Worth It? Dealing with Governmental Housing ProgramsHow to Develop Rapport with Your TenantsInvesting for the Future 5- 10 years and Things to Think AboutHow to turn around a bad investmentAnd Much Much More.This course could easily sell for hundreds of dollars. I personally know of gurus out there who are charging hundreds, even thousands of dollars for a fraction of the information contained in this Udemy Course. As with all my courses:The initial low price will increase shortly - the course is currently $ 250, but will next increase to $ 397You have unlimited lifetime access at no extra costs ever !!!All future additional lectures, bonuses, etc in this course are always freeThere's an unconditional, never any questions asked full 30-day money back in full guaranteeMy help is always available to you if you get stuck or have a question - my support is legendary in Udemy.PSS: Do you really want to be a Real Estate Investor? Do you really want to enjoy a lifestyle that you only dream about now?PSSS: It will take hard work. It will take perseverance. But if you can honestly answer “Yes" then there is no reason why you can't start building your Real Estate Empire today.This will be a truly interactive course with additional bonus routines added over the course of the first year, inspired by the feedback from students.Click the "Take This Course" button, on the top right because every hour you delay is costing you money...Scroll up and Enroll Now!

Want to make more informed, data-driven decisions for your real estate business? Learn how to leverage KPIs and keep track of your metrics in a way that's efficient and effective.

Work through this real estate training course at your own pace to review fundamental concepts in the field. This mobile-friendly course can supplement your real estate classes and help you effectively prepare for upcoming exams.

Learn how to review and execute real estate contracts. This course demystifies these essential documents to help real estate investors approach contracts with confidence.

The course provides a systematic framework to understand the most challenging issues in sustainability in the real estate industry. It examines economic mechanisms, technological advances, business models, building design, and investment and financing strategies available for the different market players to promote sustainability in the building sector. Prof. [Siqi Zheng](https://www.siqizheng.com/about) is the faculty director of the MIT Center for Real Estate and founder and director of the MIT Sustainable Urbanization Lab. She specializes in urban and environmental economics, with a special focus on sustainable cities and real estate. [Zhengzhen Tan](https://cre.mit.edu/people/zhengzhen-tan/) is a lecturer and researcher with MIT Center for Real Estate and MIT Asia Real Estate Initiative, specializing in real estate sustainability, healthy buildings, and digital technology innovation. Prof. [Juan Palacios](https://cre.mit.edu/people/juan-palacios/) is a visiting professor from Maastricht University whose research focuses on environmental economics, sustainable real estate, and health economics.

Real Estate Fundamentals Course Overview This Real Estate Fundamentals course examines the core concepts of real estate lending. We will look at the different commercial real estate loan types, and the factors real estate lenders must consider when lending for different properties. This Real Estate Fundamentals course will also explore the timeline and process of real estate transactions and give you a practical demonstration of real estate credit analysis. Real Estate Fundamentals Learning Objectives Upon completing this course, you will be able to: Identify differences and similarities between commercial real estate loan typesInterpret key underwriting parameters for commercial real estate lendingCompare equity lending and cash flow lendingCalculate lending ratios and appropriate loan amountsExplain the timeline and end-to-end process of a commercial real estate transaction Who should take this course? This Real Estate Fundamentals course is perfect for any aspiring credit analyst who would like to make a career in the real estate lending sector. This course explores concepts useful for beginner and intermediate-level banking and real estate professionals or business and finance students seeking to understand commercial real estate financing better. The exercises and tools explored in this course will also be helpful for any financial analyst that wishes to work in credit analysis, business banking, commercial banking and lending, and other areas of credit evaluation as well as relationship management and risk management.

How to Read a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Course Overview This course on commercial real estate appraisals examines a key piece of the commercial real estate value chain from the perspective of a credit analyst. You’ll explore why appraisals are an integral part of the real estate due diligence process and key sections of a commercial real estate appraisal document. This course will explore the nuances of completing a commercial real estate appraisal and give you a practical demonstration of how to complete a real estate appraisal checklist from the perspective of a credit analyst. How to Read a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Course Learning Objectives Upon completing this course, you will be able to: Understand why appraisals are such an important part of the real estate due diligence processIdentify key sections of the report and where to find the most important informationComplete a real estate appraisal checklistAnalyze multiple valuation approachesUnderstand how the appraiser uses comparable propertiesIdentify what makes a good comparable property Who Should Take This Course?This How to Read a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal course is perfect for any aspiring credit analyst that would like to make a career for themselves in the real estate lending sector. This course explores concepts useful for beginner and intermediate-level banking and real estate professionals or business and finance students seeking to better understand a key part of due diligence in making commercial real estate financing decisions.The exercises and tools explored in this course will also be useful for any financial analyst that wishes to work in credit analysis, business banking, commercial banking and lending, and other areas of credit evaluation as well as relationship management and risk management.

Learn the essential techniques behind effective interior and exterior real estate photography.

Learn professional real estate analysis techniques to help guide your investments.