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Great Time to Become a Real Estate Agent

Are you ready to make a career change?   Now may be a great time to transition from your previous career into a new real estate career! With the economy on the upswing, it's a great time.

Have you always been interested in real estate?  Are you dreaming of helping people find their dream home?  Have you always been interested in the home buying process? This could be a great career for you.

Are you invested in your community?  Being an active member of your community makes you a community expert. …

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Summer Yard Maintenance Tips

Summer is almost here and the spring real estate market is hot!  Now is a great time for summer maintenance on your yard and lawn to get your house ready for a summer sale!

It's a great time to start weeding your lawn and flower beds before the weeds become established.  Pulling weeds after a rainstorm may be messy but wet weeds pull out very easily as opposed to a dry hard soil!

Pruning is also important at this time of year. Cut back all the dead branches to give more power to the plant.  It's a…

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Continuing Education at Agent Rising Real Estate School

Agent Rising Real Estate School is your place to go for real estate education.  We offer all the tools you need to become a real estate agent.  Watch our online courses and webinars from the privacy of your own home or attend our next Live Bootcamp Friday, June 28th and Saturday June 29th.  Either way, we have you covered!

We also offer a Broker's course if you are ready to take the next step in your real estate career.  Take the next step as a real estate agent and become your own boss!

We also o…

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Agent Rising Real Estate School Live Bootcamp

Have you always been interested in real estate and dreamed of a career as a real estate agent?  The spring real estate market is upon us and now is a great time to start your career!  Join us at the BOLD Welcome Center in Mattapoisett on Friday, June 28th and Saturday, June 29th for a Live Bootcamp.  Two full days, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm.

Jump start your education by earning half of the hours required to sit for the real estate exam in two 10- hour days. It's a great opportunity! Classes are fun and …

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Real Estate Broker License

Are you a real estate professional ready to become your own boss?  Maybe it's time to pursue your broker's license!  Agent Rising offers an online broker course to help you pass your test and get your broker's license.

Take the course from the privacy of your home and we supply all the tools you need to get your hours and be prepared to take the broker's test.  We supply the books, webinars and slides along with support to  guide you through your journey.

Now is a great time to up your professiona…

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National Association of Realtors Conference and Expo in Washington D.C.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Convention, Trade Show, Legislative Meetings and Education Opportunities is being held this week in Washington D.C.

Kate Lanagan MacGregor, broker-owner at BOLD Moves Real Estate and Educator at Agent Rising Real Estate School in in attendance.  Kate is always ready to learn and grow to become a better educator and professional.

The week also includes meetings and advocating for the American home owners.  It's a busy, exciting week with lots of learning, …

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Summer Real Estate Market

Summer is fast approaching!  What can you do to be assure a successful real estate summer?

Keep up with technology! Technology is always changing and new apps are always popping up.  Keep up with the newest apps. Be familiar with the latest ways your clients are finding homes and looking on the web and be knowledgeable to help show your worth as their agent.

Also, don't forget your older clients who are unfamiliar with technology and not comfortable using it. You may have to go old school and actu…

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Lamacchia Weekend Bootcamp with Agent Rising

Agent Rising Real Estate School is in the midst of a live 21 hour Weekend Bootcamp at Lamacchia Realty in Waltham, Massachusetts.  Kate Lanagan MacGregor is teaching a fun, informative class from 9:00am -7:00pm yesterday and today.  It's a great way to get your hours in a short amount of time!

Are you ready to start your real estate career? Agent Rising has all the tools you need to complete your hours and pass your real estate exam.  We have live webinars, online classes, and also boot camp week…

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Get Your Home Ready for a Spring Sale

It's Spring and now is a great time to get your home ready for a Spring sale.  What are some tips for getting your home Spring ready?

To start with, let the spring light in.  Wash the windows, open the curtains and let the sunshine in.  Your home will look brighter and cheerier. Get rid of outdated and dreary curtains and valances or blinds.  Go for light and airy.

Consider small renovations on the kitchen and bathrooms.  You may not have a lot of money for a large renovation but small changes can…

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Spring Housing Market

What's going on in the Spring Market for first time home buyers?  Home price increases are slowing down and home prices are expected to rise only 2% in the next 12 months.

While inventory is growing, the bad news is the rising inventory is with higher priced luxury homes which have been slow to sell.  Inventory of lower priced homes- $250,000 and under is still slow to rise.  Many first-time home buyers have been priced out of the market.

There is some good news.  Interest rates have dipped and ma…

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