The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a Home

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a Home

Author: Shelley O'Hara

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 596

ISBN-13: 1592574580

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Whether they re buying their first time, moving up to something new, downsizing, or buying for an investment, people interested in real estate are proving themselves to be very savvy. They are interested in books that will help them in their research, save them money, make the process easier, and help them feel they re getting the best deal they can. In short, they want to know what real estate agents and brokers know! While other books cater to the first-time home buyer or only tout the benefits of letting an agent do all the work, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a Home, Fifth Edition, gives a more complete approach that's already popular with readers today. With terrific word of mouth and great reviews, this top-selling guide focuses on a total approach to buying a new home.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a Home

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a Home

Author: Shelley O'Hara

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9781592571208

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Goodbye, old house-hello, good buy! From looking to sell to finding a dream home, this all-in-one guide features new, updated, and vital information and tips on getting the best deal...no matter which side of the deal you're on. ? Unlike other books, this covers both buying and selling-which usually go hand-in-hand ? Revised edition includes more information on buying a second home, researching locations, saving on costs, and more ? Existing-home sales are setting new records every year ? Very low mortgage rates are making this a great time to buy


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying a Home

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying a Home

Author: Peter Richmond

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-01-05

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 1101159804

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In real estate, it's a buyer's market—and here is the buyer's bible . . . Buying a home is the single most important financial move in most people's lives. This book covers a variety of topics including inspecting, evaluating, negotiating, financing, contracts, and legal issues. It also breaks down the roles of the key players and what these professionals, agents, brokers, and inspectors are responsible for—and when to go it alone. The thorough advice, covering everything from buying houses at auctions to what neighborhood to live in, will provide reassurance for every soon–to–be homeowner. • A necessary tool for those who plan to buy homes and even current homeowners in order to keep up with an ever changing market • Will be published in time for spring, when most people start looking into buying new homes • Covers a broad range of buying options and homeowner's needs


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Staging Your Home to Sell

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Staging Your Home to Sell

Author: Julie Dana

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9781592576111

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This step-by-step guide offers the tactics used by home stagers--from de-cluttering and cleaning up to arranging and remodeling--that will often yield a quicker sale and higher selling price.


The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Home Inspections

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Home Inspections

Author: Bobbi Dempsey

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2004-05-04

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 1440696187

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For home buyers and home sellers. Here is the first how-to that addresses the needs of both buyers and sellers, making it the perfect companion to the bestselling The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Buying and Selling a Home. The buyer will depend on this guide to determine whether a house is worth buying. The seller will need it to determine which repairs are necessary before listing or signing anything. Readers will learn to troubleshoot all areas of a home, including its structure and foundation, windows and doors, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, insulation, electrical systems, and the roof, just to name a few. In this Pocket Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • What to look for when inspecting the electrical system, the roof, and other parts of the home. • Simple advice on what to do if the results of your inspections aren’t good. • Expert explanation of what you can expect during and after the inspection. • Easy ways to tell if a home is worth buying—or if it will need extensive repairs before you put it on the market.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Real Estate Investing Basics

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Real Estate Investing Basics

Author: David J. Decker

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-06-06

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 1440696780

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What, where, and how to buy! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Real Estate Investing Basics presents the practical advice and knowledge readers need to get started in the residential real estate market. Based on the knowledge of an established expert, this guide teaches readers how to find properties that have the greatest investment potential, make offers and negotiate deals, locate great tenants, and re- sell properties for maximum profit. • According to the US Census Bureau, there were an estimated 123.3 million housing units in the US in the first quarter 2005. • Residential real estate is always on the move. • Baby boomers are growing older, and many look at real estate investing as a safe way to assure their current standard of living.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying Or Leasing a Car

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying Or Leasing a Car

Author: Jack R. Nerad

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 9780028612744

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You're no idiot, of course. You keep your projects on budget at work, shop around to find the best prices on groceries and clothing, and even manage to sock away money for your kids' college tuition. But when it comes to wheeling and dealing to buy a car, you feel like someone else is in the driver's seat. Don't be taken for a ride! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying or Leasing a Car helps you learn the techniques you need to drive away in the car you want at the price you can afford. Feel confident about asking questions and bargaining, even when you have to say "no" to a salesperson. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Selling Your Crafts

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Selling Your Crafts

Author: Chris Franchetti Michaels

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-07-06

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1101198087

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Get started selling handmade! This straightforward book walks you through the process of preparing your goods for sale, pricing and bookkeeping, finding venues, marketing and promoting your products, and working with customers both online and off—all without quitting your day job. Clear, concise instructions explain everything you need to know to sell crafts effectively in your spare time, and help you decide whether to take selling to the next level. Learn how to: • Find out whether you—and your crafts—are ready to start selling • Set prices to cover your costs and make a profit • Establish a bookkeeping system • Manage dual inventories of parts and finished goods • Discover the best places to sell your crafts in person or on the Internet • Identify the right people to market to • Accept credit cards and process other forms of payment • Start selling wholesale • Stay out of tax and legal trouble • And much more!