I've written about this before, but I can't help but compare the number of new Real Estate Salesperson licensees to the general public sentiment about the local real estate market. Since the late fall of 2012 until now, the number of first time test takers of the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson exam has increased almost 25%.
Obviously there has also been an increase in the number of students who are enrolling in the accredited real estate schools. At Annex Real Estate School, where we like to keep our classes small to maintain the quality of the classes, we see an increasing demand for the pre-licensing courses. We are now running daytime, evening and weekend classes.
As long as the demand continues, we expect to continue to offer the full schedule of classes. It will be interesting to see what happens when the warm summer weather arrives. June's busy social calendar and vacation plans usually slow down the activity.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Is Real Estate Brokerage Still A Good Career?
Over the past weeks I have been asked if real estate brokerage is still a viable career? There was a large exodus of licensees right after the real estate 'bubble' burst. Full timers became part timers and part timers said they were looking for a 'real job'. Of course, real estate brokerage, working for buyers and/or sellers is a real job. Who were these people who gave up their licenses or became inactive? These were people who were not 'making it' in real estate.
Many real estate brokers and salesperson stayed in there. If business is off 25%, then some one is making the 75%.
With interest rates still phenomenally low and inventory dropping down, it has becomes somewhat of a sellers market. Perhaps that is why we still have a good attendance at our Massachusetts real estate salesperson classes. And that is good.
Many real estate brokers and salesperson stayed in there. If business is off 25%, then some one is making the 75%.
With interest rates still phenomenally low and inventory dropping down, it has becomes somewhat of a sellers market. Perhaps that is why we still have a good attendance at our Massachusetts real estate salesperson classes. And that is good.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Annex Real Estate School School License Class Schedule
Due to the weather forecast, the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Pre-Licensing Class, scheduled to start February 23 at Annex Real Estate School, has been postponed to start on March 2nd. There are still a few places available in this popular class. The Schedule for the MIDWEEK Classes starting Tuesday, February 26th, is unchanged.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Don't Be Left in the Cold. Be Part of the Warming Real Estate Market
At last we are hearing and seeing positive news about our local real estate market. Lower inventory and still low interest rates are fueling slight increases in home prices.
Get your Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson License so that you can be a part of this market. The first step is to take the mandatory 40 Pre-Licensing Class at an Approved School like Annex Real Estate School . The classes are held in two formats, meeting the needs of most students.
The next Intensive Weekend Program starts starts on Saturday, February 23rd. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to 6 pm both days, for two successive weekends, February 23 & 24 and March 2 &3. The cost of the Program is $370 but you can pay the Early Bird registration fee of $345 up to a week before the start of the classes. The fee includes the two textbooks that you will need for the class.
For those students who would prefer the traditional easier paced Midweek Program, there are the classes that run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 hours per class meeting, for 5 weeks. There is a day Group that meets 9 am to 1 pm and an Evening Group that meets 6 pm to 10 pm. The next Midweek Program starts on February 26th. The cost of the Midweek Program is also $370 including the two textbooks . Early Bird Registration of $345 is also available for these classes up to one week before the start.
At Annex Real Estate School , your classes are taught in the environment of an active real estate business by Massachusetts licensed Real Estate Brokers who are also Approved Real Estate Instructors.
Annex Real Estate School is conveniently located at 49 Beale Street in Quincy, MA near Wollaston stop on the T Red Line. You can get more information and Applications on the school's website http://AnnexRealEstateSchool.com .
Get your Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson License so that you can be a part of this market. The first step is to take the mandatory 40 Pre-Licensing Class at an Approved School like Annex Real Estate School . The classes are held in two formats, meeting the needs of most students.
The next Intensive Weekend Program starts starts on Saturday, February 23rd. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to 6 pm both days, for two successive weekends, February 23 & 24 and March 2 &3. The cost of the Program is $370 but you can pay the Early Bird registration fee of $345 up to a week before the start of the classes. The fee includes the two textbooks that you will need for the class.
For those students who would prefer the traditional easier paced Midweek Program, there are the classes that run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 hours per class meeting, for 5 weeks. There is a day Group that meets 9 am to 1 pm and an Evening Group that meets 6 pm to 10 pm. The next Midweek Program starts on February 26th. The cost of the Midweek Program is also $370 including the two textbooks . Early Bird Registration of $345 is also available for these classes up to one week before the start.
At Annex Real Estate School , your classes are taught in the environment of an active real estate business by Massachusetts licensed Real Estate Brokers who are also Approved Real Estate Instructors.
Annex Real Estate School is conveniently located at 49 Beale Street in Quincy, MA near Wollaston stop on the T Red Line. You can get more information and Applications on the school's website http://AnnexRealEstateSchool.com .
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Postman Brings Good News To Annex Real Estate School
Annex Real Estate School is offering 3 Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson pre - Licensing Classes that are all starting about the same time.
An Intensive Weekend Class is scheduled to start on Saturday, February 23rd. This class will run on Saturday and Sunday, February 23 and 24, and then the following weekend, March 2nd and 3rd, 8 am to 6 pm, each day. 40 hours of Massachusetts state mandated classroom instruction in just 2 weekends.
Then, on Tuesday, February 26, the schedule calls for the more easy paced Midweek Program to start. These are 4 hour classes and are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 5 weeks. This schedule also provides the 40 hours of Massachusetts state mandated classroom instruction. The Midweek Classes are being offered as a Day Group, 9 am to 1 pm, and an Evening Group, 6 pm to 10 pm.
Every day, there are Applications that come in the mail in addition to the Applications being received as email attachments and even walk - ins.
As of this morning, there were still places available in all of these classes and Applicants are taking advantage of the Early Bird Registration. If the School receives your Application and check or credit card information at least 1 week before the start of your class, your class fee, including 2 text books, is only $345. After that, the regular fee is $370.
As usual, CLASS AVAILABILITY DEPENDS UPON ENROLLMENT and CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO ASSURE CLASS QUALITY.
An Intensive Weekend Class is scheduled to start on Saturday, February 23rd. This class will run on Saturday and Sunday, February 23 and 24, and then the following weekend, March 2nd and 3rd, 8 am to 6 pm, each day. 40 hours of Massachusetts state mandated classroom instruction in just 2 weekends.
Then, on Tuesday, February 26, the schedule calls for the more easy paced Midweek Program to start. These are 4 hour classes and are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 5 weeks. This schedule also provides the 40 hours of Massachusetts state mandated classroom instruction. The Midweek Classes are being offered as a Day Group, 9 am to 1 pm, and an Evening Group, 6 pm to 10 pm.
Every day, there are Applications that come in the mail in addition to the Applications being received as email attachments and even walk - ins.
As of this morning, there were still places available in all of these classes and Applicants are taking advantage of the Early Bird Registration. If the School receives your Application and check or credit card information at least 1 week before the start of your class, your class fee, including 2 text books, is only $345. After that, the regular fee is $370.
As usual, CLASS AVAILABILITY DEPENDS UPON ENROLLMENT and CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO ASSURE CLASS QUALITY.
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Real Estate Students Are Predicting A Good Housing Market for 2013
The weather prediction is for a record snowfall. The students at Annex Real Estate School are predicting an improvement in the housing market. They are 'voting' by applying to take the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Pre-License Class ;)
Friday, February 01, 2013
Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Classes (Feb/March)
Annex Real Estate School has scheduled the next series of Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Pre-Licensing Classes that will start in a few weeks. The classes are being offered in the easy paced format of MIDWEEK 2 - four hour classes per week as well at the intensive WEEKEND schedule of two full days for two successive weekends. You can pick the schedule that is best for you.
If you Apply at least one week before the start of your class, you can use the 'Early Bird' special of only $345 and save on your enrollment fee. (Regular fee is $370). At Annex Real Estate School your fee includes two professional textbooks that are used in class, will serve to help you prepare for your exam, as well as be a good reference for your real estate career.
CLASS AVAILABILITY DEPENDS UPON ENROLLMENT. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO ASSURE CLASS QUALITY.
Just go to the school website http://AnnexRealEstateSchool.com for more information and to download an Application.
If you Apply at least one week before the start of your class, you can use the 'Early Bird' special of only $345 and save on your enrollment fee. (Regular fee is $370). At Annex Real Estate School your fee includes two professional textbooks that are used in class, will serve to help you prepare for your exam, as well as be a good reference for your real estate career.
CLASS AVAILABILITY DEPENDS UPON ENROLLMENT. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO ASSURE CLASS QUALITY.
Just go to the school website http://AnnexRealEstateSchool.com for more information and to download an Application.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Weekend Real Estate Classes at Annex Real Estate School
At Annex Real Estate School, we were asked to run a Weekend only version of our popular Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Pre-Licensing Class and now there is one! The class is starting this Saturday, January 19th and will be conducted on two consecutive weekends. The class schedule is Saturday and Sunday, January 19th and 20th, 26th and 27th. Class hours will be 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, all days. The cost of early registration is still only $345, including 2 textbooks, but goes up to $370 after January 15th.
You can get more information and an Application at the school website: http://AnnexRealEstateSchool.com
Annex Real Estate School is conveniently located in Quincy, MA near the Wollaston stop on the T Red Line
Annex Real Estate School
You can get more information and an Application at the school website: http://AnnexRealEstateSchool.com
Annex Real Estate School is conveniently located in Quincy, MA near the Wollaston stop on the T Red Line
Annex Real Estate School
Class Availability Depends Upon Registration
Class Size Limited to Assure Class Quality
Monday, December 31, 2012
Early Bird Special at Annex Real Estate Schol
There is still time to get your Application for the January class for the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Pre-License Course and take advantage of the "Early Bird" Special. All Applications received by January 3rd get the discount. Classes start January 8th. See the websitehttp://AnnexRealEstateSchool.com/ for more information.
The school is conveniently located in the Wollaston section of Quincy, MA. It is across the street from the parking lot of the Wollaston T stop on the Red Line.
The school is conveniently located in the Wollaston section of Quincy, MA. It is across the street from the parking lot of the Wollaston T stop on the Red Line.
Friday, August 03, 2012
Coast Guard Birthday Message from Admiral Robert Papp and MasterChief Michael Leavitt
United States Coast Guard celebrates it's 222nd birthday on August 4th. Happy Birthday to our Coast Guard.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
House passes bill preventing foreclosures
House passes bill preventing foreclosures
Here is another link, this time to an article in the Boston Herald
Here is another link, this time to an article in the Boston Herald
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Top Features Home Buyers Are Now Looking For « CBS Boston
Top Features Home Buyers Are Now Looking For « CBS Boston
'The good news for sellers is buyers sitting on the sidelines during the housing slump have had time to save. That has made their credit scores stronger and that means fewer last minute financing issues."
'The good news for sellers is buyers sitting on the sidelines during the housing slump have had time to save. That has made their credit scores stronger and that means fewer last minute financing issues."
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Pre-licensing Classes
We're looking forward to the start of our Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Pre-licensing Classes at Annex Real Estate School next week. These classes meet the new state requirement of 40 hours of classroom instruction. These classes are taught by practicing Massachusetts licensed Real Estate Brokers, in the environment of an active real estate office. In addition to the usual classroom 'handouts', Annex Real Estate School uses profession real estate textbooks rather than just a compilation of instructors' notes.
There are still places left in the class so I would recommend registering now rather than later. Please remember that classroom size is limited to assure class quality and class availability depends upon class enrollment. More information and Applications are available on the website of Annex Real Estate School
There are still places left in the class so I would recommend registering now rather than later. Please remember that classroom size is limited to assure class quality and class availability depends upon class enrollment. More information and Applications are available on the website of Annex Real Estate School
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Debt Limit and the Real Estate Market
It's the day after Congress has passed and the President has signed the bill that increased our national debt limit. The reaction of the stock market remains negative with a multitude of reasons being offered. The projections for the job market aren't any more encouraging. If you're involved in real estate, construction, brokerage, financing, inspection, etc. ...what impact do you see from this in the weeks and months ahead?
Thursday, July 21, 2011
FHFA House Price Index Rises 0.4 Percent in May; Second Consecutive Monthly Increase
The Federal Finance Housing Agency has just release it's figure through May of 2011.It show the second consecutive monthy increase in the price index. You can read the full report here
If you have trouble with the link, the type http://www.fhfa.gov/webfiles/21747/HPI72111.pdf into the top line in your browser.
If you have trouble with the link, the type http://www.fhfa.gov/webfiles/21747/HPI72111.pdf into the top line in your browser.
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