For a Wonderful Wife: A Loving Anthology of Art, Inspiration and Wisdom

by Smithsonian

Amazon Price: (as of 05/13/2008)

The most beautiful paintings and photographs from the Smithsonian American Art Museum enrich these albums for your loved ones. The most beloved works from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, accompanied by inspirational and moving quotes, proverbs and poetry, make these albums treasured gifts for cherished family members. Each book contains space where personalized photographs and written messages can be included, turning each into an elegant and thoughtful family keepsake.

The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It's Not About the Money...It's About Being the Best You Can Be!

by Gary Keller, Gary Keller, Dave Jenks, Jay Papasan

Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 05/13/2008)

If your looking for a book to teach you how to become a Real Estate agent, prospecting, scripts that work etc., then this is not the book for you. This book gives a model to follow, a business plan on how to run your real estate career as a business. It stresses how to think, what to think and how to stay structured as your business grows. There are no real practical ways shown on how to get business or any sample letters or practical advice that is proven, it just states that it is a numbers game, and you have to stay focussed and go for it. I was dissapointed in this book. The reviews I read about it were misleading. They stated that this is the only book you would ever need and it is the complete authority on becoming a real estate agent. It is not, as I stated it is just a business model not a teaching tool.

The Savvy Woman's Homebuying Handbook: 150 Insider Secrets, Decision-Making Guides and Online Resources, plus the ONE Action Plan You Need

by Tara-Nicholle Nelson

Amazon Price: $18.96 (as of 05/13/2008)

Barbara Corcoran, bestselling author and real estate contributor to The Today Show, Good Morning America and The View

The Savvy Woman's Homebuying Handbook is a crystal clear manual to help you turn your personal vision of "home" into reality.

Jessica Swesey, Editorial & Content Director, Inman News Jessica Swesey, Editorial & Content Director, Inman News

Tara . . . gets to the heart of psychological doubts and hurdles that must be overcome. This book should be required reading for any woman considering buying a home.

How to Win Lotteries, Sweepstakes, and Contests in the 21st Century

by Steve Ledoux

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 05/13/2008)

Do you want to increase your chances of winning contests, lotteries and sweepstakes? If yes this is an excellent resource guide for you as you tangle through the mazes of chance. Steve Ledoux gives gives his reader clear and concise methods of increasing your chances in order to become a winner. He should know because he is a winner of numerous contests that have richly rewarded him.

Never Offer Your Comb to a Bald Man: How to get what you want by giving others what they need!

by Alexander J. Berardi

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Equally avant-garde in his approach, physician Alexander Berardi believes that people who reap the most satisfaction and success from what they do are the most willing to give in exchange for what they get. In Never Offer Your Comb to a Bald Man (which has a foreword by Zig Ziglar), Berardi takes exception with guides that advise readers "to follow their bliss." While acknowledging the importance of undertaking an inspiring career, he tells readers to focus on the needs of others, like their customers and employees, to reap exponentially more benefits. While Berardi's rambling, anecdotal style is easy to read, it distracts from some of his more provocative ideas.

Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))

by Dirk Zeller

Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 05/13/2008)

Book Description
Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies shows you how to make your fortune in the real estate business. Whether you are looking to rev up your real estate business, deciding whether to specialize in commercial or residential real estate, or just interested in refining specific skills, this book is for you.

This no-nonsense guide shows you the fun and easy way to become a successful real estate agent. It provides expert advice on acquiring the skills needed to excel and the respect and recognition you'll gain through making sales and generating profit. Soon you'll have all the tools you need to:

• Prospect your way to listings and sales
• Build a referral-based clientele
• Work with expired and FSBO listings
• Plan and host a successful open house
• Present and close listing contracts
• Market yourself and your properties online and in print
• Negotiate contracts and avoid derailment
• Stake your competitive position
• Achieve excellent relationships with clients
• Spend less time to earn more money

This guide features tips and tricks for working with buyers, must-haves for a successful real estate agent, and common pitfalls that can be avoided. Also included is a list of Web sites for real estate agents that are valuable resources for success. With Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies, you'll discover how to acquire key skills and get on track for a successful career!

Inspired Philanthropy: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Giving Plan and Leaving a Legacy (Kim Klein's Chardon Press)

by Tracy Gary

Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 05/13/2008)

Book Description
This newest edition of the classic book shows how anyone can align and integrate values, passions, and dreams for their communities and families into their plans. Inspired Philanthropy explains how to make a difference by creating giving and legacy plans, tells what questions to ask nonprofits, and spells out how to help partner with advisors and nonprofit leaders for inspired outcomes. In addition to overall updates to statistics, the new edition includes a discussion of the implications of the Buffett gift to the Gates Foundation; new legacy planning tools; expanded resources on youth, giving circles, and communities of color; key questions for advisors and donors; and worksheets and resources available on the enclosed CD.

Permission Marketing : Turning Strangers Into Friends And Friends Into Customers

by Seth Godin

Amazon Price: $16.50 (as of 05/13/2008)

Seth Godin, one of the world's foremost online promoters, offers his best advice for advertising in Permission Marketing. Godin argues that businesses can no longer rely solely on traditional forms of "interruption advertising" in magazines, mailings, or radio and television commercials. He writes that today consumers are bombarded by marketing messages almost everywhere they go. If you want to grab someone's attention, you first need to get his or her permission with some kind of bait--a free sample, a big discount, a contest, an 800 number, or even just an opinion survey. Once a customer volunteers his or her time, you're on your way to establishing a long-term relationship and making a sale. "By talking only to volunteers, Permission Marketing guarantees that consumers pay more attention to the marketing message," he writes. "It serves both customers and marketers in a symbiotic exchange."

The National Association of Realtors Guide to Home Buying

by National Association of Realtors (NAR)

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 05/13/2008)

From the Back Cover

The Ins and Outs of Home Buying-from the Experts at NAR

Written by real estate expert and author Blanche Evans, The National Association of Realtors%uFFFD Guide to Home Buying is based on the expertise of NAR, the country's largest and most reliable organization for real estate professionals. For the first time ever, this indispensable guide shares NAR's comprehensive inside expertise with home buyers like you-so you can get the best possible
return on your biggest investment.

This one-of-a-kind resource gives you all the practical and insightful information you need to find your ideal home and get it at a great price. It features useful tools like checklists and guidelines and practical advice on everything from mortgage and financing alternatives to picking a great location to negotiating with sellers. You'll avoid common pitfalls with step-by-step guidance on every stage of the buying process, as well as handy tips on:

• Working with professionals-and when you can do it yourself
  
• Choosing a home that fits your life and family
  
• Picking the right mortgage product
  
• Making an offer the buyer can't refuse
  
• Handling appraisals, inspections, title policies, and insurance
  
• Dealing with homeowner associations and management companies
  
• Doing the final walk-through and closing

There are plenty of books that will help you buy your home, but only one book based on the combined expertise of NAR. Don't take chances with your biggest investment! Tap into this valuable resource and find your dream home.

The National Association of Realtors Guide to Home Selling

by National Association of Realtors (NAR)

Amazon Price: $15.56 (as of 05/13/2008)

From the Back Cover

The Ins and Outs of Home Selling-from the Experts at NAR

Written by real estate expert and author Blanche Evans, THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS%uFFFD Guide to Home Selling is based on the expertise of NAR, the country's largest and most reliable organization for real estate professionals. For the first time ever, this indispensable guide shares NAR's comprehensive
inside expertise with home sellers like you-so you can get the best possible return on your biggest investment.

This one-of-a-kind resource gives you all the practical and insightful information you need to get top-dollar when you sell. It features useful tools like checklists and guidelines and practical advice on everything from moneymaking home improvements to marketing your home to negotiating with buyers. You'll avoid nasty surprises
with step-by-step guidance on every stage of the sales process, as well as handy tips on:

• Hiring a great agent to help you sell
  
• Making preparations before you list your home
  
• Home staging to maximize your profits
  
• Understanding the housing market
  
• Analyzing a buyer's offer
  
• Dealing with legal issues and paperwork
  
• Handling the closing and other final issues

There are plenty of books that will help you sell your home, but only one book based on the combined expertise of NAR. Don't take chances with your biggest investment! Tap into this valuable resource and make a bundle.