Real Estate Articles

Realtor vs. Real Estate Agent in WV: What’s the Difference?

Article by Billy Zwiener, WVREC-approved instructor and second-generation owner of Spruce School of Real Estate — family-owned and WV’s first online real estate school (WVREC Provider #32-SP). The short answer: Every Realtor® is a real estate agent, but not every…

If real estate licenses expire June 30th and I test NOW, when do I need continuing education?

WV Real Estate License Continuing Education and When a New Licensee Needs it. It’s that time of the year again when anyone who holds a WV Real Estate License needs their 7-hour continuing education. So when is the first 7-hour…

You have your WV Real Estate License, so now what!!!???

Being a teacher at Spruce School of Real Estate I like to stay in touch with the techniques being used by others. Setting yourself apart from the rest of the real estate agents out there is ideal. Don’t fall prey…

What is the MLS

Let’s examine what the MLS is… I was asked to clarify what the Multi Listing Service is when dealing with real estate professionals. In our online real estate class I don’t want any real world concepts to slip by. I…

WV Real Estate Classes

Real Estate requirements will increase within the next decade to cater to increasing population and immigration. Many are foreseeing low interest rates and economic stability. Thus many will be building their first house or buying a second one. This is…

WV Real Estate Market isn’t ALL bad

Looking at the news I see the ten most expensive markets in real estate with New York being at the top and I start to wonder how my good ol gold and blue state of West Virginia is doing? Now,…

Five Good Reasons Getting a Real Estate License in West Virginia is a Smart Idea

Business is great. A  real estate business is unique. As a real estate salesperson, you are in business for yourself, but not by yourself. You will be independent, but you will also have the support and training provided by your…

Values-Based Selling: Image and Integrity in Real Estate

I know, I know. I get those funny looks when I open up conversations about the softer side of business development (i.e. values, ethics, principles, and mission) and how this can build and enhance the hard science of selling –…

West Virginia Real Estate License and You

Real estate licenses are required to list, sell, option, rent, manage, lease, appraise or auction real estate or any interest in real estate in every state of the nation, except that in some states, an attorney who personally engages in…

The Unique Nature of a West Virginia Real Estate License

Mount de Chantal Visitation Academy. The Greenbrier. International Mother’s Day Shrine. These are all national historic landmarks located in the state of West Virginia, and as such, are as unique to this State as a timber trail in Slanesville, bass…

Genuine West Virginia Real Estate School

There are some licenses that empower holders to act in particular capacities wherever in the country and – it can some be said, in the world – they happen to be. Types of Licenses that might grant this authority would…

Who’s Afraid of Haunted Real Estate?

You know the feeling It’s a cool autumn night, and the twilight breeze begins to whistle through the window panes. Leaves rustle outside, and shadows dance along the walls. Grateful for the warmth of your bed, you shut out the…