An Easier Way to Meet Your Continuing Education Requirements

How can we as agents possibly set aside time for continuing education with the busy schedules we maintain? Today, I’d like to share a great resource that can help.
 

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Toward the end of the year, I always notice that many agents are scrambling to get their continuing education requirements in for their license renewal. In the state of Iowa, agents are required to take 36 hours of continuing education every three years, with those hours due by December 31 of the year your license expires. This education includes eight hours of law updates, four hours of ethics, and 24 hours of electives. Real estate is a complex industry, so continuing education is extremely important. Knowing industry standards, new laws, and other information helps us, as agents, be the best professionals we can. But let’s be honest: it can be difficult to find time for that education when you’re keeping such a busy schedule yourself. As real estate professionals, we’ve got very unpredictable schedules. Fortunately, there is an alternative in Iowa to in-classroom learning. In Iowa, up to 24 hours of your continuing education can be done online.

I was able to schedule my continuing education around my life, instead of scheduling my life around my continuing education.

This is why I’ve found www.RealEstateCE.com to be an amazing resource. It’s very easy to sign up and is full of informational classes relevant to things I experience in my business. Also, it’s inexpensive. The best part of taking classes through this website, though, is that it helped me control my time. I was able to schedule my continuing education around my life, instead of scheduling my life around my continuing education. Additionally, there is an amazing discount available to Iowa licensees through www.RealEstateCE.com that you can find here. So if you’re busy, want to learn, and would like to save money, I definitely recommend checking it out. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

We’re Excited to Join Forces With Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

We have an exciting announcement to make today. It’s going to change the future of our company for the better.

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We are excited to announce that as of August 2, 2017, we have joined forces with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate to form Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Innovations. It’s a huge honor to be welcomed into the fold at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate as a broker/owner. In fact, I’m the only broker/owner of this company in Iowa. This company has a rich history around here. The publisher of the magazine is actually rooted in Des Moines. I’m so pleased that we will have this marketing and media powerhouse behind us 100% to enhance the experiences of our clients and agents. We are now aligned with a brand that is not only relevant to the people we serve but also has relevant information available for them 365 days a year. You’ll start seeing green Better Homes and Gardens signs up with our team’s name on the side here shortly. Keep an eye out for them. If you or anyone you know is thinking about buying, selling, or investing in real estate, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Benefits of Working with the University of Iowa Credit Union

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The SOLDwisch Team has teamed up with the University of Iowa Credit Union because there are some really great features they offer that we think would benefit our clients. There are many advantages to getting a mortgage through them.

They're business plan focuses on becoming the leader when it comes to having the lowest available rates and the lowest fees. Additionally, they offer zero down payment programs, which is fairly uncommon in today's lending environment. Based on the sheer volume of clientele that they work with, the level of expertise they have to have as loan originators helps them put together some pretty incredible financing options for the people they work with.

 

One thing the SOLDwisch Team has noticed is the fact that the University of Iowa Credit Union offers some opportunities for people that other banks don't. They handle their loans on a more case-by-case basis than most other lending institutions. They see it in two ways: secondary market loans where applicants need to fit into a predefined box of characteristics and in-house products that allow them to grant loans in situations where it simply makes sense. They simply want to help people accomplish their goals.

They work out of a leased office space in West Des Moines and are currently working on building their own location. They started out as a credit union for the employees of the University of Iowa hospital back in 1938. The rules and regulations have since changed and progressed so that as long as you live and work in a community they serve, you can join!

They cover a huge area in the state and are currently the largest credit union in the state of Iowa! Additionally, they are number two nationally in total return to member. This means that they were voted the most competitive when it comes to giving the best rates on mortgages, the lowest fees, and the highest rates on their deposit accountants. They are very proud of this distinction, and would love to help you benefit from their services!

If you have any questions or comments about today's topic, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to hear from you!

Want a Chance a to Win a Free Meal at Jethro's BBQ?

The Central Iowa real estate market is diverse with both buyers and sellers alike seeking a variety of different properties. As a prospective seller, you can find out the market value of your property with a free home value report right here, or if you're looking to purchase in the Central Iowa click here for full MLS access. Always feel free to reach out to us for any questions regarding the current market conditions, or the value of your property at 515-229-9764.

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Here at the Misty SOLDwisch Home Selling Team, we love Christmas and we love having a good time!

We want to invite you to participate in a contest we're having on Facebook. All you have to do is submit your favorite Christmas photo here! It can be of ugly sweaters, awesome Christmas babies, elves on the shelves - you name it! We'll pick the photo we like the best, and give the winner a $100 gift card to Jethro's BBQ! We can't wait to see some of your pictures!

From everyone here at the Misty SOLDwisch Team, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Can We Help You this Thanksgiving?

The Central Iowa real estate market is diverse with both buyers and sellers alike seeking a variety of different properties. As a prospective seller, you can find out the market value of your property with a free home value report right here, or if you're looking to purchase in the Central Iowa click here for full MLS access. Always feel free to reach out to us for any questions regarding the current market conditions, or the value of your property at 515-229-9764.

As we approach Thanksgiving, we would like to take a moment to thank you, our family, friends, and clients, for the business you have given us and the support you have shown us in 2014. 

This year, we have gone from having 5 agents to a team of 9 professionals and have seen a lot of exciting things happen. It's all because of the support you have given us.

As the year closes, whether you'll be turkey hunting or house hunting, be sure to think of The Misty SOLDwisch team for all of your real estate needs. 

If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We'd be glad to help!