Real Estate Without Agents

How to Save Thousands of Dollars When You Buy or Sell Your Home. This practical book shows why not to use a real estate agent and clears away the misconceptions of buying and selling a home without one. As Terry Ryder demonstrates, anyone can buy and sell their own property - the process is not complicated, and will save time and a considerable amount of money. The fact is, removing real estate agents from the event makes the whole process far more straightforward. Every year, growing numbers of people sell or buy property quickly, easily and profitably by themselves. As the many private buyers and sellers in the book reveal, being able to deal direct with each other streamlines the process making it less stressful, and gives both sides a feeling of control and involvement. People who buy or sell without an agent express surprise at how easy it was and satisfaction with the whole process. This book shares the secrets of these successful people. Terry Ryder takes sellers through the all steps of marketing and selling their property. There are many cheap and effective alternatives to the expensive and mostly useless advertising promoted by agents. It shows buyers how to find properties for sale privately, and how best to approach the sellers. The book includes:- Why not to believe what agents say, especially about selling or buying privately- Developing your Game Plan- How to negotiate- Using your own networks to buy or sell- Setting the sale price for your house- Mistakes to avoid for buyers and sellers

Take your real estate career to the highest level! "Whether you are just getting started or a veteran in the business, The Millionaire Real Estate Agent is the step-by-step handbook for seeking excellence in your profession and in your life." --Mark Victor Hansen, cocreator, #1 New York Times bestselling series Chicken Soup for the Soul "This book presents a new paradigm for real estate and should be required reading for real estate professionals everywhere." --Robert T. Kiyosaki, New York Times bestselling author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad The Millionaire Real Estate Agent explains: Three concepts that drive production Economic, organizational, and lead generation models that are the foundations of any high-achiever's business How to "Earn a Million," "Net a Million," and "Receive a Million" in annual income

87% of real estate agents fail within the first five years. Don't become another casualty According to the National Association of REALTORS(R), real estate agents with less than two years' experience have a median gross income of $9,300, while real estate agents with 16 years experience have a median gross income of $71,000. What if there was a better, more efficient way to build your real estate business without waiting 15 years or more? Six-Figure Real Estate Agent gives both new and seasoned real estate agents a practical and proven guide to get more clients, generate more sales, and earn higher commissions. Bestselling author, investor, and top-producing real estate agent, David Greene, shares the exact systems and processes that he used to scale his own real estate agent business, from solo agent to a thriving funnel and referral system with repeat business. This book will teach you an easy-to-implement system that will grow your real estate business quickly--without having to waste your time door knocking, calling FSBOs and expireds, or spending all your money chasing after paid-for internet leads. Inside, you'll discover: Why most agents don't succeed, and how to overcome those common hurdles How to inhabit the mindset of a top-producing agent Steps to build a massive sales funnel that always replenishes itself Tips, tools, and proven strategies for moving clients down the sales funnel How to master the art of the close Ten lead generation strategies (that you'll actually enjoy ) Lead follow-up techniques that will keep you clients coming back How to build a thriving database And so much more

From the most trusted name in real estate, a new and fully updated edition of the indispensable guide that helps first-time buyers land the home of their dreams What does "location, location, location" really mean? How do I decide what to offer on a house? What exactly is the closing? Buying a home is one of the most important decisions in any person's life. It will be the place where you plant your roots, come home after a long day, raise a family, or make a successful investment. But how, with everything from student loans and an uncertain marketplace stacked against you, do you get to that idyllic future? In 100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask, Ilyce Glink, one of the most trusted names in real estate, answers all of your questions about home buying--and some you didn't know you had--and takes you on a personal journey from open houses to moving day. Weaving together advice from top brokers around the country with illustrative stories and her own unparalleled expertise, 100 Questions is a one-stop shop to getting the home of your dreams.

Everything you need to know to succeed in the real estate business, as an agent, broker, or seller Make More Money, Find More Clients, Close Deals Faster illustrates why and how real estate agents need to change the way they do business to better serve their clients, spend resources more wisely, and make more money. The real estate industry is notorious for eating up a real estate agent's time, energy, and money, but many of the inefficiencies are of their own making. As a result, the client suffers from poor and uninformed service. This book provides a new business model for agents that shows how to sell more property, in less time, and develop client relationships that will continue over time, as well as a model for the broker, who can increase the brokerage's revenues through the use of professional development strategies from the book. Shows brokers how to provide better customer service, improve profits and return on investment, and take full advantage of social networking to advertise and attract new clients Written by Claude Boiron, coauthor of Commercial Real Estate Investing in Canada One of the few guides to the subject written particularly for the Canadian real estate market Make More Money, Find More Clients, Close Deals Faster is of value to real estate boards educating new members, academics, as well as agents, brokers, and sellers themselves.

The Internet has great tools available for homeowners that are selling. This book guides you through the process, whether you are using an agent or want to save the commission and do it yourself.--Publisher.

Real estate agents are paid for results, not good service or advice. When confronted with a choice between getting a result or giving good advice, most agents go for the result.