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Tuesday, February 4, 2014
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Friday, January 31, 2014
How to Pass Your Florida Mortgage Loan Originator Exams – Naples Real Estate School
How to Pass Your Florida Mortgage Loan Originator Exams – Naples Real Estate School
As a result of the SAFE Act of 2008, every loan originator in Florida needs to pass 2 exams: the comprehensive 125 question national exam with UST and the 65 question Florida state specific exam.
If you’ve taken pre-licensing courses from anyone other than Larson Ed then you haven’t been adequately prepared for test questions about Florida’s unique laws. 20-hour SAFE comprehensive courses don’t cover it, online courses don’t cover it, only Larson Educational Services teaches it.
In order to learn the information necessary to pass the state exam, you need access to hundreds of sample questions, immediate feedback, and explanations covering the content you’ll see on test day. That’s exactly what you’ll get with Larson Ed’s MLO exam tutor available here (http://www.larsoned.com/mortgageloanoriginator/nmls/florida-exam-prep/online-course/) for $69.
In addition to the state exam prep tutor, we also have a tutor for the national exam available here (http://www.larsoned.com/mortgageloanoriginator/nmls/uniform-state-test-ust-prep-course/), also for $69.
Then, when it’s time to take the exams, remember these 5 tips for getting a passing score.
1. Take your time.
You have three and a half hours to answer the questions, which means there is no need to rush. Just take a deep breath and trust your preparation.
2. Read all the darn questions…2 times.
It’s too easy to skip over key words in the question. Our brain has this nasty habit of filling in the the blanks of sentences when we haven’t even seen every word. For example, did you notice the repeated word “the” in the last sentence? Give yourself a chance of getting the questions right by reading them each 2 times.
3. Read all the darn answers…2 times.
Before choosing an answer – even if you are 100% positive it’s right – read through all the choices. It may be that you have prematurely selected a response that is correct, but there could be another answer that is more correct. If you fail to read through all the answers there’s a chance you may mark the wrong one.
4. Longer is better.
If you come to a question that has you completely stumped, usually the longest choice is the most likely to be correct. This is not a hard rule of thumb, but rather an indicator to go off of when you don’t have any idea what the answer could be.
5. Treat each multiple choice question as 4 true-false questions.
Each multiple choice question will have 4 answers, each of which you should regard as a true-false question. This will help you ensure that you aren’t missing any details when responding to each question.
With these tips and the Larson Exam Tutors, you are sure to pass your state and national exams.
Larson Educational Services
Royal Palm Square
1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 344-7510
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As a result of the SAFE Act of 2008, every loan originator in Florida needs to pass 2 exams: the comprehensive 125 question national exam with UST and the 65 question Florida state specific exam.
If you’ve taken pre-licensing courses from anyone other than Larson Ed then you haven’t been adequately prepared for test questions about Florida’s unique laws. 20-hour SAFE comprehensive courses don’t cover it, online courses don’t cover it, only Larson Educational Services teaches it.
In order to learn the information necessary to pass the state exam, you need access to hundreds of sample questions, immediate feedback, and explanations covering the content you’ll see on test day. That’s exactly what you’ll get with Larson Ed’s MLO exam tutor available here (http://www.larsoned.com/mortgageloanoriginator/nmls/florida-exam-prep/online-course/) for $69.
In addition to the state exam prep tutor, we also have a tutor for the national exam available here (http://www.larsoned.com/mortgageloanoriginator/nmls/uniform-state-test-ust-prep-course/), also for $69.
Then, when it’s time to take the exams, remember these 5 tips for getting a passing score.
1. Take your time.
You have three and a half hours to answer the questions, which means there is no need to rush. Just take a deep breath and trust your preparation.
2. Read all the darn questions…2 times.
It’s too easy to skip over key words in the question. Our brain has this nasty habit of filling in the the blanks of sentences when we haven’t even seen every word. For example, did you notice the repeated word “the” in the last sentence? Give yourself a chance of getting the questions right by reading them each 2 times.
3. Read all the darn answers…2 times.
Before choosing an answer – even if you are 100% positive it’s right – read through all the choices. It may be that you have prematurely selected a response that is correct, but there could be another answer that is more correct. If you fail to read through all the answers there’s a chance you may mark the wrong one.
4. Longer is better.
If you come to a question that has you completely stumped, usually the longest choice is the most likely to be correct. This is not a hard rule of thumb, but rather an indicator to go off of when you don’t have any idea what the answer could be.
5. Treat each multiple choice question as 4 true-false questions.
Each multiple choice question will have 4 answers, each of which you should regard as a true-false question. This will help you ensure that you aren’t missing any details when responding to each question.
With these tips and the Larson Exam Tutors, you are sure to pass your state and national exams.
Larson Educational Services
Royal Palm Square
1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 344-7510
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
Red-Hot Certified Florida Residential Manager Course at Larson Educational
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Red-Hot Certified Florida Residential Manager Course at Larson Educational
Sit down, strap in, and prepare for a power-packed experience because this 2 day course at Larson Ed is sure to take you for a ride. The CFRM (Certified Florida Residential Manager) designation is not only approved for 11 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education, but it is also engineered specifically with you becoming a better real estate professional as being a primary outcome.
Sit down, strap in, and prepare for a power-packed experience because this 2 day course at Larson Ed is sure to take you for a ride. The CFRM (Certified Florida Residential Manager) designation is not only approved for 11 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education, but it is also engineered specifically with you becoming a better real estate professional as being a primary outcome.
In the course, you will receive detailed coverage of 15
property management laws, including the most recent changes to the Residential
Landlord and Tenant Act, which became effective on July 1st, 2013.
Some of the changes discussed in the class include:
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Requirements for the disbursement of advance rents
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Revised notice provisions
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Revised provisions when accepting partial rent
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Conduct for which the landlord may not retaliate
Other topics covered:
– Property management escrow accounts
– Managing vacation rentals
– Advertising and marketing
– Screening tenants and negotiating
leases
– Maintaining the premises and
security
– Insurance and keeping accurate
records
We’re also including the 3 hour Florida Core Law Course for
no additional charge, meaning you will complete your license renewal
requirement in just 2 engaging days of class.
You will have to act fast because the December 12 and 13,
2013 course is already SOLD OUT, but there’s still space left in the February
20 and 21, 2014 course. The class runs from 9:00am-5:00pm both days and costs
$169. Register early to save your seat before the February 20 and 21, 2014
class fills up. You can register by clicking here
or call us at (239) 344-7510 with any questions about this or any other course.
Contact:
Brad Larson
Larson Educational Services
Royal Palm Square
1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907
www.LarsonEd.com
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
The New Southwest Florida Real Estate Market
The New Southwest Florida Real Estate Market
FORT MYERS, Florida (October 30, 2013) – The Fed’s
quantitative easing – the purchase of $85 billion in securities per month – has
done its job of keeping the cost of borrowing money to a minimum. But what will
happen when this influx of cash ceases? How will it affect mortgages and home
sales? To understand these questions on quantitative easing, we must first
understand what impact financing has on value and the overall market.
Overall, houses continue to be at all-time high levels of
affordability. Prices are increasing, but buyers are coming into purchases with
more income and cheaper financing. Also, there is no shortage of inventory in
Southwest Florida. These factors make it easier for buyers to buy and agents to
sell houses.
And once the quantitative easing ends? Likely the cost of
borrowing will increase; in other words, mortgage rates will be higher.
Likewise, as financing qualifications are already strict, the qualifying
standards will toughen even more as all provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act come
into full implementation on January 10, 2014. Also, house prices will continue
to rise. All of these factors will combine to continue the trend toward renting
rather than owning property in Southwest Florida for lower-income buyers, which
means more opportunities for investors and property managers.
Higher-income buyers will have more choices in the market
due to builders actively competing with features and financing for those who
need it. As for housing prices? That will be up to the sellers and their real
estate professional.
If you would like to learn more about the present and future
of institutional financing, attend Larson Educational Services Agent’s Guide to Financing Continuing
Education courses.
Contact:
Brad Larson
Larson Educational Services
Royal Palm Square
1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 344-7510
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
High Vacancy, High Stakes in Southwest Florida Housing Market
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FORT MYERS,
Florida (October 15, 2013) - Nearly
five years after hitting rock-bottom in the Southwest Florida real estate market, area professionals have
found themselves in the middle of a new and intriguing conundrum: fewer active
listings for single family homes but more overall closed sales. What do these
seemingly counterintuitive points mean for local real estate professionals
trying to make a living in Lee and Collier counties?
First, let’s
look at the facts. According to The Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers
and The Beach, we’ve seen an increase since last year in three major home sale
statistics: a 26.9% rise in median sale price, 19.3% more closed sales, and 36.1%
more pending sales. However, the number of active listings has dropped 13% from
last year. On top of that, by the end of 2013 there will be 20% more new real
estate professionals than in 2012.
With fewer
listings and more agents, along with more sales and higher prices – and by
extension higher commissions – what is the takeaway for real estate professionals
in Southwest Florida? Most importantly, they need to focus on standing out to
potential buyers. With consumers being inundated with information both on-line
and off, it is necessary that they differentiate themselves from their
competitors. It comes down to image, branding, and marketing.
They should
start by asking themselves the following questions:
What’s my brand?
What makes me
different?
What’s my unique
selling point?
What’s my niche
or central theme?
The answers to
these questions will cover everything from their website and YouTube channel to
their wardrobe and personality. They will then base their marketing plan on
these answers, ideally communicating a consistent message and image across all
media platforms. Successfully executing this concept is one of the largest
contributing factors into why one real estate professional makes it in the
business and another may flounder. With more licensed agents fighting to sell
fewer homes for more money in Southwest Florida, the ability to stand out in
the crowd may be the difference between scraping by and living large.
However, some
new real estate professionals my not know the first thing about designing a
brand or creating a marketing plan. That’s where education comes in. Fort Myers
real estate school Larson Educational Services offers continuing education
courses meant to help answer these four questions for real estate
professionals, giving them the confidence to portray an image and brand that
will get them the sales they desire in a competitive market.
Contact:
Brad Larson
General Manager
Larson
Educational Services
1400 Colonial
Boulevard
Suite #44
Fort Myers,
Florida
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