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Real Estate

AI in Real Estate Webinar: Getting Started Without the Overwhelm

AI is already shaping how agents market, communicate, and manage their business — but how do you actually use it day to day? Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly webinar exploring how AI is being used in real estate and where it fits into an agent's workflow. Walk away with real examples and clear next steps to use AI in your business with confidence. 

March 29, 2026 Read more

Appraisal

How Much Is Bachelor Mansion Worth? Our Hypothetical Appraisal

What would the Bachelor Mansion appraise for? Explore a hypothetical assignment that shows how appraisers separate “TV magic” from real property and build a credible opinion of value.

March 3, 2026 Read more

Real Estate

5 Ways Agents Should Evolve Their Business in 2026

Use this free, 10-minute Business Plan Audit to help simplify your workflow, strengthen your referral engine, and tighten your buyer consult process. We included frequency meters to help you figure out how to pace each part of your process, so you can reclaim your time and your sanity, and make real strides in your real estate business. Just like you wanted to in January.

February 24, 2026 Read more

Mortgage

2026 Mortgage Changes Explained

In 2026, homebuyers can expect a good mix between same-ol' and some big new changes to the mortgage lending process. Here’s our practical breakdown on what is changing with mortgage in 2026 and how MLOs can help lead their clients to homeownership.

February 23, 2026 Read more

Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate Basics: A Guide for Agents Looking to Expand

Thinking about adding commercial real estate (CRE) to your business? This guide breaks down how CRE works, how it fits alongside residential, and what agents should know before expanding.

February 6, 2026 Read more

Appraisal

All About the Appraisal Fair Housing and Valuation Bias Course Requirements

As of January 1, 2026, the Appraiser Qualifications Board’s (AQB) updated Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria are officially in effect — here’s what you need to know.

February 4, 2026 Read more
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Real Estate

March Webinar: So, You Want to Work in Real Estate? A Career Changer's Guide to the Industry

Is this the year you make a change into a career you really love? Come and learn how you can shine in real estate! You'll meet The CE Shop Instructor and National Real Estate Expert, Amy Adams, and hear how she made the leap from hairstylist to top Georgia real estate broker. You’ll also meet past graduates of The CE Shop, hear their career switch stories, and start planting the seeds for your own career transition. Don't miss the Q&A segment where you can ask all your burning questions.

February 3, 2026 Read more

Appraisal

Top Ways to Increase Property Value According to Appraisers

Not every improvement buyers care about shows up in appraised value — and not every expensive upgrade is worth the money put into it. Here's a peek at what appraisers are actually seeing in the field as we move into 2026, and how certain “trendy” upgrades translate (or don’t) into supported value under appraisal standards.

January 30, 2026 Read more
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Appraisal

Market Outlook: How Appraisers Can Make the Most of 2026

It's 2026, and most signs point to a period of rebalancing in real estate — but there are some changes getting ready to rock the appraisal world. To help make sense of it all, we spoke with The CE Shop’s National Appraisal Expert and USPAP Instructor Rebecca (Becky) Jones about where appraisers may find opportunity in 2026, and how to prepare your practice to stay resilient no matter how the market moves.

January 9, 2026 Read more

Real Estate

Real Estate Prospecting Ideas: How to Find and Convert More Leads

Whether you’re new to real estate or refining your process, prospecting remains a critical part of long-term success. The right strategies help you build stronger relationships, stay top of mind with your sphere, and create predictable growth at every stage of your career.

January 8, 2026 Read more

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