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

by Dirk Zeller

Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 07/09/2008)

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!

The National Association of Realtors Guide to Home Buying

by National Association of Realtors (NAR)

Amazon Price: $14.96 (as of 07/09/2008)

Book Description
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. You'll avoid common mistakes with step-by-step guidance on the buying process, as well as useful tools like checklists and guidelines and vital information on everything from financing to negotiations.

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 07/09/2008)

Book Description
This one-of-a-kind resource gives you all the practical and insightful information you need to get top dollar when you sell your home. You'll avoid common mistakes with step-by-step guidance on the selling process, as well as useful tools like checklists and guidelines and vital information on everything from financing to negotiations.

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® 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.