YOU'VE CHOSEN THIS PROFESSION BECAUSE YOU'VE HEARD THAT YOU CAN EARN BIG MONEY, BUT YOU HAVEN'T SEEN ANY OF THAT YET? THEN READ ON Hi my name is Maria Lawrance with over 21 years' experience as one of Sydney's leading auctioneers personally having sold over $44 million in properties in just the last 20 months alone. Oh, by the way, the average sale price in my area is $400,000 - so that's a lot of properties In this book I want to dispel any myths you have about LISTING PROPERTIES for auction while letting you in on all the secrets Top Auction Listing Agents and Auctioneers work with every day. I want you to enjoy your work more whilst you strive to get the very best price for your vendors. Throughout the pages of this book you will learn ... -Selling methods available to you and how the Auction sale process works -How to become the very best agent you can be and what marketing strategy to use -How to prepare your owners for the auction day and how to deal with pre-auction day offers -Getting the reserve price right and what to expect on Auction day Plus, at the end of each chapter I will give you tips to make it simple for you to know exactly what to do. You know there are others in your profession out there that are taking home six figures EVERY YEAR, but you're not one of them How come? You work hard, you put the hours in, but somehow, it just doesn't seem to come together for you Let me let you into a little secret: if you don't start listing Auctions and marketing Auctions, you will forever be an "also ran" sales agent Why? Well not only does this system help you to WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER it also SKILLS you up, DEADLINES you and most importantly IT MAKES YOU MORE ACCOUNTABLE to your clients than ever before Because, my friend, if you want to earn big dollars then you have to take more responsibility for your ACTIONS and your COMMITMENT to this incredible profession 'Property Success' is a new book series by leading Auctioneer and Top Selling Agent Maria Lawrance who is excited to be teaching Australians how to successfully buy and sell property. "By the end of this book I hope to have convinced you that an Auction Listing is BY FAR the BEST listing in your portfolio I want to encourage you to get out of your comfort zone, dismiss all your fears and LIST AUCTIONS "

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Updated for 2014 Learn how to buy a house without getting ripped off Alysse Musgrave, the owner of one of the country's oldest and most successful Exclusive Buyer Agencies, shows you how to avoid the financial traps and pitfalls that the real estate and mortgage industries have set for you.
In Buying a Home: Don't Let Them Make a Monkey Out of You, you will learn, in a clear and concise way:
How to analyze floor plans
The trick to buying a home with great resale potential
The truth about real estate agents
How to fire your agent
All about FSBO's, foreclosures, new construction and MLS listed homes
What to look for when touring homes
The four most common negotiating strategies
sellers use when responding to buyer offers The one thing more important to a seller than price
How to write an offer that protects you
What repairs to request from the seller
How to force your loan officer to give you accurate pricing information and avoid a bait and switch at the closing table
Homeowner scams
All about mortgages, home warranties, homeowner's insurance, title insurance, and much more.

In a real estate transaction the buyer assumes all of the risk. The seller walks away from the property and is free of any obligation or responsibility. The buyer pays for inspections, appraisals, closing costs, and ends up with the house and a mortgage.

At best, buying a home is a complicated process. At worst, it can be an emotional and financial nightmare. Not only do you have to find a house that you love, you have to verify its condition, negotiate a good price, figure out how to pay for it, insure it, move in, all the while ensuring you are buying a home that you will be able to resell for a profit when the time comes. The list of things to consider is seemingly endless.

The sensible information you'll find in this book is unlike anything you have read online or in any other real estate book. Buying a home is a complicated process, and this book simplifies it. You will learn how to make smart choices when you purchase your next home, and how to recognize fraud when you see it

Don't let them make a monkey out of you "

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HAVE YOU HEARD WHAT GREAT RESULTS ARE HAPPENING AT AUCTION BUT YOU'RE TERRIFIED OF THE UNKNOWN? Hi my name is Maria Lawrance with over 21 years' experience as one of Sydney's leading auctioneers personally having sold over $44 million in properties in just the last 20 months alone. In this book I want to dispel any myths you have about SELLING YOUR PROPERTY at auction while letting you in on all the secrets Agents and Auctioneers work with every day. My goal for you as the seller (vendor) is to eliminate any fears you may have of selling by auction and get you the very best price, enjoying the experience and move on to the next stage of life all at the same time. Throughout the pages of this book you will learn ... -Selling methods available to you -How the Auction sale process works -How to select the best agent -What marketing strategy to use -How to prepare your home to maximize value -How to deal with pre-auction day offers -Getting your reserve price right -What to expect on Auction day Plus, at the end of each chapter I will give you tips to make it simple for you to know exactly what to do. 'Property Success' is a new book series by leading Auctioneer and Top Selling Agent Maria Lawrance who is excited to be teaching Australians how to successfully purchase property at the price they are happy to pay. Whether you are an investor, home owner, trustee, or simply selling to upsize, Maria Lawrance will guide you through the process to make selling a property a positive and successful experience for you the vendor each and every time If you are thinking about selling your property and have been avoiding contemplating selling by auction for fear of the process, you are going to love this book. With interest rates in Australia at an all time low there has never been a better time to jump into the market and sell your home whether you want to upgrade, downgrade, off load an investment, end a partnership, cash in an asset or get out of debt. This information is for anyone thinking of selling to understand the auction process. Any person who owns a property that may one day look to sell, and want to ensure the best price is reached, should get this book. No stone has been left unturned in this very comprehensive but simple to read book on selling property at auction. Take the fear out of selling your property by following Maria's expert advice contained within the pages of this book Grab your copy and start preparing for your auction.