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Fall Curb Appeal

According to HGTV, here are some tips to enhance your curb appeal this fall, and get your house sold.

Spruce Up Your Lawn

While brilliant fall foliage can automatically make your home look more attractive for showings, that doesn't mean you can slack off on lawn maintenance during this season. Keep falling leaves at bay with frequent raking and patch up any brown spots in the grass.

Plant Fall Flowers

Once your lawn is looking its best, spice it up with a splash of color. As your summer plants…

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What Makes a Good Real Estate Agent

Being a good real estate agent means you take on a variety of roles. You are a salesperson, a buyer's advocate, a negotiator, a business manager, a consultant, and a community expert to name a few.

What are some good traits  a real estate agent should possess?

Creativity- to help market a home successfully and find solutions for problems that may turn up during the transaction.

Self-motivation-  You are your own boss.  You have the potential to do as much business as you'd like.  It takes a lot of …

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Become a Real Estate Agent in Massachusetts

What are the steps to becoming a licensed real estate agent in Massachusetts?

First off, you must be 18 years old or older.

You are required to take a 40-hour real estate course.

Once you have completed your course and your hours, you will be able to register to take your real estate exam.

Pass the real estate exam and pay $150 for your license. You will be issued your license on the spot.

To become a broker you must also have 3 years work experience as a licensed salesperson and be bonded for $5,000…

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Join Our Agent Rising Family

Agent Rising Real Estate School is excited to announce it's next Live BootCamp Hours. The next LIVE Bootcamp at the BOLD Welcome Center at 145 Fairhaven Rd in Mattapoisett, will be on Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th from  8:00 am to 6:30 pm on both days.

There is still time to sign up! Enroll now and start your independent learning Prep!

Together we rise!

Fall is a great time to start your real estate career.  Between our Live Hours and our online courses, you will be totally prepared…

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Important Real Estate Terms

Are you ready to become a real estate agent? Here are some important terms you will need to know.

Buyer's agent and Listing Agent:  A buyer's agent represents the buyer in a transaction and the listing agent represents the seller.  They may also be called a seller's agent.

Fixed rate vs. adjustable rate mortgage:  A fixed rate mortgage has a rate that doesn't change for the life of the loan, common in a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage.  An adjustable rate mortgage varies over the life of the loan.

Pre-…

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Why You Still Need a Real Estate Agent

With all the access to online services for buying or selling a home, many buyers and sellers may feel they don't need a real estate agent.  This can be a bad idea.

Real estate agents know the market and the area.  They can help you find the perfect home that meets your criteria without a long search. They can help narrow down your search and have access to other agents to help get you in to see your potential home quicker without you having to play phone tag with the agent.

If you are selling your…

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LIVE Bootcamp Schedule at Agent Rising

Agent Rising Real Estate School is excited to announce it's next Live BootCamp Hours. The next LIVE Bootcamp at the BOLD Welcome Center at 145 Fairhaven Rd. in Mattapoisett, will be on Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th from  8:00 am to 6:30 pm on both days.

Kate Lanagan MacGregor is also leading a Lamacchia Group Orientation  on Sunday, October 6th  from 10:00 am to 12 pm. at the Lamacchia headquarters in Waltham. Then students will have four weeks to do their online hours to be compl…

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LIVE Bootcamp at Agent Rising Real Estate School

Join us October 4th and 5th at the BOLD Welcome Center at 145 Fairhaven Rd., Mattapoisett for a LIVE Bootcamp. The LIVE two-day Bootcamp starts at 8:oo am and ends at 6:30pm each day.   It's a great way to get your Live hours in a small amount of time and be prepared to take your real estate exam.

Join Kate Lanagan MacGregor, co-owner of BOLD Real Estate, and Marie Greany, Dean of Students, for a great two-day learning experience.  The classes include guest speakers and real-life situations in th…

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Why You Should Start a Real Estate Career

Are you thinking of starting a real estate career?  Here are some things you should consider.

You can be your own boss.  You can set your own hours, and work from home if you choose.  It's a great schedule for family flexibility. The more work you put in, the more you reap the rewards.

Becoming a real estate agent requires a lot less time than other careers. You can take your course online and take part in Live hours to complete your requirements to sit for the real estate exam. Expenses are relat…

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Pre-licensing Bootcamp at Agent Rising

Join us October 4th and 5th for LIVE learning hours with out pre-licensing bootcamp from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm at the BOLD Welcome Center at 145 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett.  Enroll now and start your independent learning prep!

Join Kate Lanagan MacGregor, owner of Agent Rising,  and  Marie Greany, Dean of Students, along with some guest speakers. It's a great opportunity to jump start your real estate career!  Sign up now and you could have your real estate license by the holidays.  The kids are b…

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