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BRIAN PATE – REALTOR®, Real Estate Instructor
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Brian Pate has been a well-respected real estate professional for 30 years. During his time in the business, he has served as an agent, manager, instructor, coach and trainer for over 20,000 real estate students. In addition, the teams he has managed and coached have produced over $2 billion in real estate sales under his leadership.
Hollywood Squares
Many of you who have taken my classes have heard me say, “Hollywood Squares, Agree or Disagree?” I LOVED watching Hollywood Squares when I was growing up. When Paul Lynde was in the center square, you knew there would be at least one good belly laugh. ...
Making Social Media Ads More User-Friendly: A Study Shows the Way
Ever wondered why it’s so hard to control the ads you see on social media? You’re not alone. A recent study dug into how to improve this for users, and it turns out, it might be all about design.
How Do Seniors Feel About AI?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous sectors, offering various conveniences and efficiencies. However, this rapid advancement has sparked varying levels of apprehension across different age groups, particularly among seniors.
Lennar Unveils Affordable Housing
Lennar, a major builder, recently unveiled affordable housing in Texas. In a small community in Texas, the company provides a starter home for only $130,000 in San Antonio.
Building Code Changes In North Carolina
House Bill 488 (Session Law 2023-108 also known as SL 108) has provisions that would ban sheathing inspections in the state.
Maui Residents Bombarded by Real Estate Speculators After Fires
Maui residents have been bombarded with calls, texts and emails from Realtors, developers and speculators less than a week after the wildfires that wiped out over 2,200 structures.
ChatGPT Prompts Are Key
When using artificial intelligence (AI), the prompt is the key to get the best results possible. To illustrate this, I have created two…
GenZ Home Ownership
How will GenZ home ownership be impacted by debt? When student loan payments resume in October, Gen Zers can experience surprise and confusion.
Home Prices Continue to Rise
Home prices continue to rise. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the median home sale price in the United States as of June 30, 2023 is $416,100.
AP Agreement with OpenAI Helps Realtors
The Associated Press (AP) has struck an agreement with OpenAI ChatGPT to license its content to the company.
Understanding Section 179 Tax Deduction
To maximize their tax advantages, small business owners must fully understand the Section 179 deduction.
Exploring the Remini App: Unveiling the Magic of Photo Enhancement
The Remini app is a cutting-edge photo enhancement tool that utilizes advanced artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to transform ordinary pictures
AI Systems: Bard AI from Google
In continuing to try to get a better understanding of AI systems, I have started exploring Bard AI from Google.
Cyber Attacks On The Rise
Cyber attacks against all industries are on the rise again, according to data gathered in 2022.
Police Using Artificial Intelligence
Police agencies search through license plate databases containing billions of records using an artificial intelligence technique to check for questionable driving trends.
Here Comes Generation Alpha
Generation Alpha includes kids born in 2013 or later. They won’t be in college for a while, but their influence is already taking shape.
YEARS IN REAL ESTATE
NUMBER OF AGENTS IN NC BRIAN TEACHES PER YEAR
In Real Estate sales through teams Brian has managed
Featured Courses
General Update
4 hours of Update CE Credit for the 2022-2023 license year. Topics include: WWREA Disclosure, Racial Equity, Broker Fiduciary Duties, Laws and Rules updates and Licensing and Education Updates.
Broker-In-Charge Update
4 hours of Update CE Credit for the 2022-2023 license year. Topics include: WWREA Disclosure, Racial Equity, Broker Fiduciary Duties, BIC Best Practices Guide, Laws and Rules updates and Licensing and Education Updates.
Ethics Course
This course qualifies for 4 hours of continuing education credit from the North Carolina Real Estate Commission and qualifies for the 2.5 hours of Ethics training required by the National Association of Realtors.
Business Planning Clinic
Take your business to the next level in 2022. We'll study will study the difference between marketing, advertising and promotion. We will discuss financials, pros and cons of different business entities, and more.
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