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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.

Greystone On Hudson Provides Ultimate Luxury Living

by | May 31, 2022

Greystone On Hudson Provides Ultimate Luxury Living If you are looking for the pinnacle of New York luxury real estate, Greystone on Hudson in Tarrytown, New York provides the ultimate in luxury living in a community inspired by turn of the century mansions.  Located...

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An Eminent Domain Story from North Carolina

by | May 28, 2022

A Lincoln County jury has rendered a decision on a 17.7 acre piece of property owned by Pamelia and Michael Wilkinson, which the North Carolina Department of Transportation is taking by condemnation under Eminent Domain.  NCDOT appraised the land for $187,225 and...

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2022-05-25 Statistics update from Brian

by | May 25, 2022

Good Morning Realtors, As many of you know, I have been tracking statistics from the Triangle MLS for over 20 years. I have always kept my own data in order to keep it consistent and that will continue. Earlier this month, the Triangle MLS merged all of its data with...

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Why should I get a survey?

Why should I get a survey?

by | May 20, 2022

Do you remember in the movie, “Dirty Dancing,” where Johnny Castle (played by Patrick Swayze) told Baby (played by Jennifer Grey), “This is my dance space, this is your dance space; you don’t go into mine and I don’t go into yours?” This is a great way to think of a...

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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. 

Register Today. Who knows, you may even enjoy the class.

We laugh. Some cry. We learn.

 

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Relevant and Effective

"After nearly a decade in this industry and 175 transactions, I’ve found Brian’s approach to be far more relevant and effective than any other instructor in my career. Aside from an enjoyable and interactive learning environment, Brian’s real world experience definitely breaks the stereotype of 'those who can’t do, teach.'"

Jordan Lee
Principal - Nest Realty, Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill, NC

Worthy of Trust

"Brian is consistently an exceptional performer, worthy of trust and a gentleman of the first order. I have no hesitation in associating my name with his work."

Nick Long
Terremark, Miami, FL

Expert Real Estate Advice

"I came to know Brian and appreciate his high degree of knowledge, dedication and professionalism. He is the first person I call when I need expert real estate advice."

Fred Gebarowski
Wake Tech, Garner, NC

Motivated

"Regardless of the location and crowd, Brian has never failed to keep the audience motivated and having fun. Without hesitation, I would recommend them."

Stephen Meserve
IBM, Jacksonville, FL

Fun

"Brian and his team go out of their way to make sure that no matter what type of event, everyone is having fun! Brian has been doing this for many years and it shows. We have a blast any time we are at one of his events."

Mica Parekh
IWP Photography, Wake Forest, NC

Professional

"Brian is a professional who is personal. He finds out the needs of your group and accommodates those needs. I have given his name out to many others and would hire him again in an instant should the need arise."

Teesa McKinley
Independent Health and Fitness Professional, Raleigh, NC

Very Effective Motivator

"Brian’s enthusiasm is contagious. He leads by example and is a very effective motivator."

Doug Parsons
Clear Channel Communications

State Exam

"He made the class fun, explained the materials and took the time to make sure every student understood. Thanks to Brian I passed my state exam."

Melissa Schartz
Wells Fargo Mortgage, Raleigh, NC

Straight Forward Approach

"Brian’s teaching style provides a great jumpstart for anyone entering the real estate industry. His straight forward approach and sheer enthusiasm get all-new agents off on the right foot."

Erin Darnell
English Realty Group, Raleigh, NC

Knowledgable

"Charming, knowledgable, smart, quick- a good teacher and trainier- I highly recommend Brian Pate for any kind of business setting."

Kathy Legnaioli
Fonville Morisey Realty, Chapel Hill, NC

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