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Don't Let Starting a Real Estate Career "Scare" You Off

Fall is a great time to start a new adventure.  The kids are back to school and life seems to slow down a little from the hectic summer pace.

Don't let the season "scare" you off from starting this new page in your story.  Agent Rising Real Estate School has all the tools you need to start your real estate career.  With online courses as well as Live Hours and two-day Bootcamps, we can help guide you through the process and thoroughly prepare you to take your real estate exam.

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Agent Rising's ScholarSHARE Program



Earn a Free Online Course



Have you always wanted to go into Real Estate but didn’t know what steps to take to get there or faced obstacles that prevented you from pursuing your goal? We select a deserving winner every month to take the SOAR Online Real Estate Class for FREE, valued at $327. This scholarship is awarded each month. You can re-apply if not selected for the current month.

Now is a great time to start a real estate career! With unlimited earning potential, you can be your own boss a…

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Scavenger Hunts and Agent Rising

What does a scavenger hunt has to do with Agent Rising Real Estate School?  Well, if you are instructor, Kate Lanagan MacGregor, a scavenger hunt is a great way to get your students out and about and learning what it takes to be a real estate agent.

Agent Rising offers a two-day Bootcamp.  It's a great strategy to jumpstart your real estate career and get two days worth of Live Hours under your belt.  The days include classroom learning, real-life real estate situations, guest speakers from the r…

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October Boot Camp

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Agent Rising Real Estate School had their latest Boot Camp on Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th!  It was a great two days of learning and realtor working experiences.  Dick Lee, a student did a great presentation on mortgages.

It was a great group of past and present students who all had something to bring to the table.  Kate Lanagan MacGregor led the class with lots of new information and day to day real life  situations.

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Still Time to Sell Your House in 2019

Many sellers may be on the fence about selling their home this year.  Should I wait until Spring?  I don't have too much time before the holidays and the end of the year.  Maybe I should wait.

But there are some good reasons why you may want to sell in 2019 rather than waiting for 2020.

Home prices have risen slightly as well as interest rates, but serious buyers, especially millenials are still buying homes.  Interest rates are still relatively low  and inventory is still on the lower side.  This…

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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.

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