Real Estate Education

While there are some legitimate criticisms of the internet, it’s hard to take issue with its usefulness as a tool for research and learning on virtually any subject – including real estate. Anyone, anywhere in the United States can easily find a host of educational tools and opportunities to learn more about their local real estate market and real estate more broadly, as well as advice on buying or selling their home or investing in real estate.

Real Estate Books

There are, unsurprisingly, hundreds of books on real estate on a variety of specific topics. Many are geared more toward real estate investing rather than how-to guides on buying or selling your own home, but there are undoubtedly a few books that are ideal for your area of interest and current level of real estate knowledge.

What’s tougher than finding books on real estate is choosing one from a reputable author who provides the information you want or need. Be sure to look at reviews and synopses before purchasing or investing your time into reading.

If a lot of people have read a book on the topic you’re interested in, and it has a high rating, chances are it’s a book worth reading.

Websites like Goodreads.com have many genre lists, combined with user reviews and ratings, that may make it easier to narrow down your reading list. Some real estate podcasters or writers also have their own book recommendation lists. If you trust what a real estate professional says and they have their own list of recommended books, that may be a good place to start.

Real Estate Podcasts

Podcasts can be a great source of both general real estate advice and information as well as more localized real estate information. One example is our 72SOLD Arizona Lifestyle podcast, hosted by Holly Waxman. There are literally hundreds of others, many of which are tailored to a specific listenership, from people who are new to real estate investing to people interested specifically in generating passive income from real estate.

Podcasting is extremely easy to set up, which is why it’s no surprise that every other person seems to have one. While the volume can feel overwhelming, the diversity of options does mean you can likely find dozens of real estate podcasts specific to your city, state or region. Looking for a podcast about New York or California real estate? There are dozens of them dedicated to both states, as well as many focused on specific cities or counties within those states.

Real Estate Websites

Finding good real estate information online can be a bit of a challenge because the highest-ranking real estate sites are specifically for listings, like Trulia, Zillow, Redfin and realtor.com. Trusted news outlets, especially those with a business focus like Forbes and CNBC, can be a good source of up-to-date real estate industry information. The New York Times and Wall Street Journal also have robust real estate sections, but many of these reputable news sources are paywalled to some degree.

You can also do a quick Google search for local real estate blogs to find more localized real estate market information. Blogging platforms, like Substack, can be a good source for real estate news in your area. 

Real Estate Educational Courses

There are a variety of online real estate courses, but many of these are geared toward people interested in getting their real estate broker license. If you are thinking about pursuing licensing, it’s important to do your research on the many educational opportunities available. Be sure you’re enrolling in an accredited and trusted course that will provide the knowledge you need to qualify for and pass your local state exam.

Forums and Networking Groups

If you’re really interested in getting more involved in real estate investing, you may want to look into local real estate events or gatherings. Websites like Eventbrite are a great way to find local events of all types, including meetings and talks hosted by real estate investment professionals.

Fans of social media are likely already familiar with Reddit, which has an active r/RealEstate community. While not every Reddit community is necessarily a font of wisdom and good advice, those that are professionally oriented and well-moderated can be valuable sources of advice and guidance – especially when it comes to unique, real-world issues home sellers and buyers may run into on their real estate journey.

LinkedIn can be another good networking tool, as many professionals post their own articles on there and use the platform to connect with other professionals or clients.

Get in Touch With 72SOLD

If you’re looking for help selling your home fast and for the best possible price, you can’t go wrong with 72SOLD. While our primary goal is to get you higher-than-average offers faster than the competition, you can also trust our real estate professionals to answer your questions about the process, as well as the national real estate market and local market in your area.