So you’ve been a real estate agent for a couple years and are looking to take the next step in your career? Hondros College can help you become a real estate broker.
But what exactly does it mean to be a real estate sales broker? Called by many names - broker, real estate broker, associate broker, broker associate, office administrator, office manager, real estate associate, etc. - most real estate brokers own and operate a real estate company and have real estate sales agents working for them. Real estate brokers may also work for a commercial real estate firm. Other duties may include overseeing real estate transactions, selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans. Brokers continue to help people with their home and property sale or purchase - one of the most important financial decisions they ever will make.
Interested in becoming a real estate broker? Here are further details on a career in real estate as a real estate broker (thanks go out to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET Online for their thorough information):
- Employment Trends - Employment of real estate brokers is expected to enjoy average growth of 7-13% (from 2008-18). Moreover, a fair number of broker job openings - an estimated 31,000 - will arise over the same time period. [More on the real estate broker job outlook...]
- Earnings - The median annual wages of salaried real estate brokers were $55,740 in 2009, with average hourly wages around $27. [More on real estate broker wages...]
- Job Tasks - Real estate brokers tend to be responsible for selling, for a fee, real estate owned by others. Among other duties, real estate brokers will obtain agreements from property owners to place properties for sales with real estate firms and monitor the fulfillment of purchase contract terms to ensure timeliness. [More on real estate broker tasks...]
- Work Activities - Real estate brokers will participate in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; information gathering; representing the organization; organizing, planning and prioritizing work; and making decisions and solving problems. [More on real estate broker work activities...]
- Education & Knowledge - Here’s where Hondros College comes in. From sales and marketing to customer and personal service, real estate brokers tend to have a solid educational foundation. This education leads to strong skills in speaking and negotiation, among others. [More on real estate broker knowledge...]
- Skills & Abilities - The education of real estate brokers (hopefully from Hondros College) leads to development of skills in active listening, critical thinking, judgment and decision making, persuasion, etc. Underlying abilities of successful real estate brokers include deductive reasoning, problem sensitivity and inductive reasoning. [More on real estate broker skills and abilities...]
- Work Values - For individuals seeking professional independence, achievement and relationships, a career as a real estate broker is the way to go. [More on real estate broker work values...]
- Additional Information - We encourage you to visit the Hondros College website and browse our real estate education and career information. Additional insight can be found on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ website.
Has this insight piqued your interest? Do you have questions? Connect with Hondros College via phone, email, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or by simply leaving a comment on this post. Trust me, we’re listening.
What say you?
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Hondros College School of Nursing participated in the American Heart Association Heart Walk on Saturday, August 28, in downtown Columbus. Our team raised over $300 for the organization’s effort to prevent cardiovascular disease by promoting a healthy lifestyle. We’d like to extend our most heartfelt thanks to all the students and staff who participated in this event for such a wonderful cause.
The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary health organization working to prevent, treat and defeat heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. These diseases, the nation’s No.1 and No.3 killers, claim more than 865,000 American lives a year.
The American Heart Association is working to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20% while reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20% by the year 2020.
Hondros College School of Nursing is proud to support this cause.
Did you participate in the American Heart Association Heart Walk? Who did you represent? What’s your story?
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Interested in a career in real estate? Expect to cut your teeth in the industry as a real estate sales agent.
But what exactly does it mean to be a real estate sales agent? I’m glad you asked. Called by many names - realtor, real estate agent, sales agent, real estate salesperson, etc. - a real estate sales agent generally rents, buys, or sells property for clients. Performing duties such as studying property listings, interviewing prospective clients, accompanying clients to property sites, discussing conditions of sale and drawing up real estate contracts, also tend to fall within the job responsibilities.
If you care to learn more, read on. Here are further details on a career in real estate as a real estate sales agent (thanks go out to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET Online for their thorough research):
- Employment Trends - Employment of real estate sales agents is expected to grow 14-19% (from 2008-18), faster than average for all occupations. Moreover, a large number of job openings - an estimated 130,000 - will arise over the same time period. [More on the real estate sales agent job outlook...]
- Earnings - The median annual wages, including commissions, of salaried real estate sales agents were $40,100 in 2009, with average hourly wages around $20. [More on real estate sales agent wages...]
- Job Tasks - Real estate sales agents tend to be responsible for presenting purchase offers to sellers for consideration; acting as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other; comparing a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price; among others. [More on the tasks of real estate sales agents...]
- Work Activities - From a general perspective, real estate sales agents will participate in information gathering, performing or working directly with the public, selling or influencing others, and making decisions and solving problems. [More on real estate sales agent work activities...]
- Tools & Technology - Common tools used by real estate sales agents include digital cameras and measuring wheels. Common technology used by real estate sales agents include customer relationship management (CRM) software and financial analysis software. [More on the tools and tech used by real estate sales agents...]
- Education & Knowledge - Here’s where Hondros College makes its impact. From sales and marketing to customer and personal service, real estate sales agents tend to have a solid educational foundation. [More on real estate sales agent knowledge...]
- Skills & Abilities - The education of real estate sales agents (hopefully by Hondros College) leads to development of skills in active listening, time management and negotiation, among others. Underlying abilities of successful real estate sales agents include information ordering, deductive reasoning and far vision. [More on real estate sales agent skills and abilities...]
- Work Values - For individuals seeking professional independence, achievement and relationships, a career as a real estate sales agent is right up your alley. [More on real estate sales agent work values...]
- Related Occupations - Other occupations requiring the knowledge and skills of real estate sales agents include: appraisers and assessors of real estate; property, real estate, and community association managers. Other sales workers who need these character traits include: insurance sales agents; securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents. [More on occupations related to real estate sales agents...]
- Additional Information - We encourage you to visit the Hondros College website and browse our real estate education and career information. Additional insight can be found on the National Association of Realtors’ website.
Has this insight piqued your interest? Got questions? Connect with Hondros College via phone, email, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or by simply leaving a comment on this post. Trust me, we’re listening. What say you?
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The West Chester campus of Hondros College School of Nursing will host a special weekend information session on Saturday, August 27, at 11 a.m.
Information sessions are the ideal way to find out more about what Hondros College School of Nursing has to offer. An admissions counselor will give an overview of our programs, answer all questions, and will be accepting applications at that time. Classroom and labs will also be open for tours.
Information sessions are regularly scheduled at all three campuses throughout the week. The weekend session has been scheduled to accommodate anyone who is unable to attend a weekday session. To view the complete schedule and to register for a session in West Chester, Dayton (Fairborn) or Columbus, please complete the information session registration form on our website.
The West Chester and Dayton campuses are currently enrolling for October 2010 classes. The Columbus campus is currently enrolling for January 2011 classes.
Hondros College School of Nursing is dedicated to providing quality, essential education to motivated individuals preparing to enter or further their careers in health care. Our programs are designed to provide students the most direct route possible to achieve their career goals – that’s been the Hondros Way for over 40 years.
Are you looking to start a career in nursing? Will we see you on Saturday, August 27th?
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It goes without saying that Hondros College has got you covered. If you know you want to shift your career in the direction of real estate, we have the education, student services and career connections to ensure that you stay on the path to success. Click if you’re interested in any of the following: real estate sales, real estate broker, real estate degree, real estate continuing education.
However, if you’re merely curious about what to expect along the way toward a new career in real estate, here are some of the finer points (thanks go out to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for their thorough research):
- Job Outlook - Employment of real estate brokers and sales agents is expected to grow 14% during the 2008-18 decade, faster than average for all occupations. Moreover, a large number of job openings will arise from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force. [More on the real estate job outlook...]
- Nature of the Work - One of the most complex and significant financial events in peoples’ lives is the purchase or sale of a home or investment property. Because of the complexity and importance of this transaction, people typically seek the help of real estate brokers and real estate sales agents when buying or selling real estate. [More on the nature of real estate work...]
- Work Environment - Real estate agents and brokers often work more than a standard 40-hour week, including evenings and weekends (for the convenience of clients). Although the hours are long and frequently irregular, most agents and brokers have the freedom to determine their own schedule. [More on real estate work environment...]
- Education & Training - Prospective agents must be high school graduates, be at least 18 years old, and pass a written test administered by the state. In fact, as real estate transactions have become more legally complex, many firms have turned to college graduates to fill positions. [More on real estate education and training...]
- Licensure - In every state (and the District of Columbia), real estate brokers and sales agents must be licensed. Prospective brokers and agents must pass a written examination. The examination—more comprehensive for brokers than for agents—includes questions on basic real estate transactions and the laws affecting the sale of property. [More on real estate licensure...]
- Advancement - In many large firms, experienced agents can advance to sales manager or general manager. People who earn their broker’s license may open their own offices. Others with experience and training in estimating property values may become real estate appraisers, and people familiar with operating and maintaining rental properties may become property managers. [More on real estate advancement...]
- Employment - Many real estate brokers and sales agents work part-time, but full-time opportunities. About 59 percent of real estate brokers and sales agents are self-employed. [More on real estate employment...]
- Earnings - The median annual wages, including commissions, of salaried real estate sales agents were $40,150 in May 2008. Median annual wages, including commissions, of salaried real estate brokers were $57,500 in May 2008. [More on real estate salaries and earnings...]
- Related Occupations - Other occupations requiring knowledge of real estate include: appraisers and assessors of real estate; property, real estate, and community association managers. Other sales workers who need these character traits include: insurance sales agents; securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents. [More on occupations related to real estate...]
- Additional Information - We encourage you to visit the Hondros College website and browse our real estate education and career information. Further information can be found on the National Association of Realtors’ website.
Be on the lookout for a couple of occupational spotlight posts in the coming weeks. These follow-ups will dive deeper into what it means to be a Real Estate Sales Agent and Real Estate Broker.
Accordingly, as this post is the kickoff to a series, future posts will showcase what you should expect from careers within industries like appraisal, home inspection, insurance and mortgage (to name a few).
So what do you think? Is a career in real estate the right fit for you?
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Hondros College School of Nursing is excited to participate in the American Heart Association Heart Walk on Saturday, August 28, at Huntington Park in downtown Columbus, OH.
We are proud to support the American Heart Association and their mission to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Accordingly, you are invited to join students, fellow faculty and staff on the Hondros College School of Nursing team for the 3-mile walk. You may also make a donation on our team page.
To register or make a donation, go to: http://centralohheartwalk.kintera.org and click on “Find a company” in the left hand navigation menu.
Please consider joining us for this heartwarming event! It is a great chance to support the American Heart Association. Additionally, this is a tremendous opportunity for Hondros College School of Nursing to give back to the central Ohio community!
Will we see you there?
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[Disclaimer: Although we tend to avoid any "sales-y" themes, we are forced to abandon the creed for this single post, simply because - for those interested - our offer is too good to pass up.]
Attention anyone with interest in real estate sales! The Hondros College $999 Real Estate Career Start Special ends on Tuesday, August 31st.
For those of you unfamiliar with this promotion, it includes the following:
- 4 state-required courses
- 1 Sales Review Crammer course
- All books and classroom materials
If you happen to be looking for even more materials to prepare you for your new career, you should check out our Real Estate Career Start Package that includes everything listed here, as well as our CompuCram exam prep software and 10-hour sales post-licensing course.
In case you happen to be curious, please consider these details of the career and industry (provided by realtor.org):
“The real estate profession has expanded and offers one of the widest career selections in the business world today. Helping people buy and sell homes, office buildings, industrial property and corporation farmland, property management, land development, mortgage banking, urban planning, real estate counseling, appraisal and research are all aspects of a career in real estate.
A career in real estate provides flexibility and freedom to set your own pace. Income directly reflects your efforts, with no limits on what astute, hard-working men and women can earn. Successful people in real estate are goal-oriented, persevering, self-motivated, ambitious and people-oriented. The rewards of a real estate career are a potential for high earnings, status in the community, autonomy, time freedom, helping people, the intellectual challenge and the satisfaction from those accomplishments.”
Although there are various titles, job functions and responsibilities in the real estate industry, you can likely expect earnings in excess of $45,000. However, thanks to commissions, there truly is no limit to what you can earn. For more information on expected salaries for real estate careers, please visit salary.com.
So, what do you say? Does a career in real estate pique your interest?
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Hondros College School of Nursing has recently revamped its website with resources aimed at helping students secure job placement after graduation.
The new Career Services page provides tools for both students/alumni and employers. The Students and Alumni area features the following:
- Information and resources to complete strengths assessments
- Lessons and examples on how to write and format a resume
- Tip sheets on networking, preparing for an interview, and how to discuss terms of employment with your hiring manager
- Short presentations and worksheets to make the information interactive and personal to students.
The student pages were written by Sharon DeLay, MBA, SPHR, CPRW, CPCC, of Boldly Go Coaching. DeLay has recently contributed to two books on the subject of job search methods, The Twitter Job Search Guide and Designing a Cover Letter.
The Employer area provides information on how hiring managers can participate in career fairs at each of the Hondros College’s three nursing campuses and meet with future nursing graduates.
Hondros College School of Nursing has also recently begun providing video resume services to upcoming graduates. Video resumes allow students to present themselves to employers in a more impactful, personal media than the standard written resume. Video allows students to demonstrate their professionalism and soft skills to future employers.
The Career Services department at Hondros College School of Nursing is dedicated to helping students find placement after graduation. The goal of offering these innovative services is to help students demonstrate to prospective employers that Hondros College School of Nursing graduates are ready and prepared to make a difference as a professional nurse.
Are you an upcoming nursing graduate? Do you plan to use some of these new offerings? What other services would you like to see?
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Today, August 1st, Westerville North High School Football’s Touchdown Club is hosting a golf outing at Table Rock Golf Club (in Centerburg, OH), sponsored by Hondros College, Panera Bread, Marriott, Kroger, Starbucks and several other reputable organizations.
This charity event, for which there are 80 registered golfers, supports Westerville North High School’s football program with all proceeds helping to offset the tremendous cost of football equipment, player uniforms, weight room and training equipment and safety gear.
We, at Hondros College, jumped at the opportunity to be an event sponsor and are truly enthused to be participating. Helping to ensure that high school students have the opportunity to take part in extracurricular activities is extremely important to us. Even more important is knowing that these students are able to acquire safe equipment and gear.
Community support and outreach is close to our hearts. As an educational institution, with strong ties to the communities in which we’re located, Hondros College frequently seeks out opportunities to jump onboard with worthy, local initiatives.
Are you a local company also sponsoring this event? Are you one of the registered golfers? Do you know of a local initiative worth sponsoring/supporting?
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[The majority of the information below was pulled from a BoldlyGo press release.]
Sharon DeLay (CPCC, CPRW, SPHR), a local career consultant, resume writer and author, as well as part-time core instructor at Hondros College, has contributed her career search expertise to two new books: The Twitter Job Search Guide: Find a Job and Advance Your Career in Just 15 Minutes a Day AND Designing a Cover Letter to “Wow” Hiring Personnel.
The Twitter Job Search Guide, written by career industry innovators Susan Britton Whitcomb, Chandlee Bryan and Deb Dib, explores how to use Twitter - arguably today’s hottest career management tool - to accelerate job search success. DeLay, whose contributions were selected from hundreds of submissions, lends advice on how job seekers can accomplish the following:
- Access more than half a million job openings listed on Twitter
- Build and leverage their professional network
- Enhance their reputation and demonstrate their subject-matter expertise
- Get in front of hiring managers and have more fun in the job search
Designing a Cover Letter, written by Teena Rose, is releasing its second edition. Three of DeLay’s cover letters were selected for inclusion in the new edition. Included in this published work are the following:
- Over 100 cover letter samples
- Tips for writing “Wow” cover letters
- General career advice and tips
If you’re in need of job search techniques or want to improve your cover letter writing skills, you are encouraged to pick up a copy of each of these new books. We’re proud to have Sharon in the Hondros family!
Are you planning to read either of these books? If so, what are you hoping to take away?
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