This little 50-page book is probably the best bang for the buck that a prospective home seller can get for $6.95. Who's The Best Person To Sell My House? How To Obtain The Most Money From Your Real Estate Sale is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2" handbook by Bernice L. Ross, Ph.D., MCC. It offers do-it-yourself sellers a list of 29 key decisions, a seven-step guide to finding the best agent, a guide to the agent interview, a way to determine which agent has the best marketing plan and customer service, strategies to net top dollar, and a way to test an agent's negotiating skill.
The author is a Professor of Psychology and Master Certified Coach with over 25 years of real estate sales experience. She has published over 150 articles and is a weekly columnist for Inman News. (I purchased a supply of these books at the recent NAR convention in San Francisco. Property owners in my area who are interested in speaking with me about the sale of their properties will receive complimentary copies of this guide. E-mail me for details.)
I have several copies as well that I purchased on-line. It's very well written and provides insight into the options that a homeseller has. I have actually incorporated my and my companies sales figures into my marketing presentation showing my clients my track record of my sales. I have even negotiated my commission with a client recently about how much I could sell his property for and I'm proud to say I was only off my goal by the cost of a home warranty! I recommend the agents and clients to read it.
Posted by: Jason B. Graves | November 28, 2005 at 07:27 AM
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Posted by: Sell My House | January 07, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Try one of those companies that but houses, just make sure to do your homework before you go ahead with it. it's not easy finding one you can actually trust.
Posted by: Sell My House Quick | January 19, 2009 at 10:44 AM
I would to like to say thanks to the author ( Bernice L. Ross) for her brilliant work.
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Posted by: Aaron | July 27, 2011 at 09:44 PM
I wish I can buy that book, so that looking for the best agent will not be as difficult as it seems. Also, it will help me to test how credible, trustworthy, and honest a real estate agent is.
Posted by: Shane Adams | September 16, 2011 at 08:43 AM