Online Kentucky Real Estate Classes

This is Todd Thornton (The Real Estate Renegade) and I’ve just put the finishing touches on an updated video about credit scoring. This video is for consumers, current Kentucky real estate agents, and pre-license real estate students currently enrolled at any Kentucky real estate school. The more you know about credit, the more property Read the rest of this entry »

What’s The Big Deal About Getting Listings?
by Dr. Kenneth W. Edwards, GRI
Author: Your Successful Real Estate Career (5th ed.)
                                      

Q. I’ve been a Realtor for about two months and I just got my first commission check. It was for a very substantial amount and was as a result of a sale I made to a nice widow lady the first week I was in the business. She happened to call our office when I was on floor duty and we established excellent rapport.  I also have several other really promising leads on potential sales. Frankly, I have decided I would rather concentrate on selling homes than listing them. Although she has not vetoed the idea, my broker doesn’t seem to be wildly enthusiastic about that approach. What’s the big deal about getting listings, anyhow?

Answer. First, congratulations on making a sale so soon (I’m assuming it wasn’t to your Aunt Martha who knew you were on duty and called your office). Most folks typically spend a lot longer than that before they do something in real estate that actually earns them a pay day. Exclusive buyer representation is a viable career option, but don’t Read the rest of this entry »

At Thornton’s Real Estate Academy we’ve decided to provide articles for new Kentucky real estate agents or those currently enrolled in a Kentucky real estate school. We will always clearly distinguish between what is written by our founder (Todd Renegade Thornton) and which articles are used (with permission) from other leading real estate authors. The “Ask Dr. Real Estate” series is written by Kenneth Edwards whose also the author of the book “Your Successful Real Estate Career- 5th Edition”. These types of articles could express opinions and/or advice that you (or we) may not entirely agree with, but we believe it’s important that you should be exposed to a variety of opinions. All successful agents are never scared to learn more or be challenged in their conventional wisdom because everyone can always improve. You should read and learn everything you can about selling real estate and then filter what will work based on your own personality and your individual marketplace.

How Do I Make Sure I Get Repeat Business?
by Dr. Kenneth W. Edwards

Question: I’ve been in the business about a year. I was shocked and hurt when I noticed on a recent Multiple Listing release that the first couple to whom I sold a home had just listed it with another agent. What’s the best way to get repeat business?
Answer: The absolute best way to insure that past customers and clients return to you for repeat business is to Read the rest of this entry »

At Thornton’s Real Estate Academy we’ve decided to provide articles for new Kentucky real estate agents or those currently enrolled in a Kentucky real estate school. We will always clearly distinguish between what is written by our founder (Todd Renegade Thornton) and which articles are used (with permission) from other leading real estate authors. The “Ask Dr. Real Estate” series is written by Kenneth Ewards whose also the author of the book “Your Successful Real Estate Career- 5th Edition”. Remember these types of articles could express opinions and/or advice that you (or we) may not entirely agree with, but we believe it’s important that you should be exposed to a variety of opinions. All successful agents are never scared to learn more or be challenged in their conventional wisdom because everyone can always improve. You should read and learn everything you can about selling real estate and then filter what will work based on your own personality and your individual marketplace.  

ASK DR. REAL ESTATE

Question: I am new to real estate. I have affiliated with a Broker who has an excellent reputation in our community. My problem is that I am having trouble getting into the swing of things. Any suggestions on what I might do to start making some money? Read the rest of this entry »