No Nonsense Real Estate: What Everyone Should Know Before Buying or Selling a Home

by Alex Goldstein

There are countless real estate books on the market today, so why read this one? What sets it apart from all the others out there? Proven home buying and selling techniques, free of fluff or confusing jargon. Bestselling Author, Alex Goldstein, brings a unique perspective that many others do not. As a successful realtor and investor, Alex has been on both sides of a real estate transaction. So he knows what strategies and techniques will lead to a successful deal, and which ones should be avoided at all costs. That’s why he chose the name, "No Nonsense Real Estate," for his third book. This book is for anyone who is getting ready to buy or sell a home and wants to be as informed as possible as they get ready to begin the process so there are no surprises – whether they will be working with a realtor or doing it on their own. 9 REASONS TO READ THIS BOOK 1. AGENT - Go through the pros and cons of working with a real estate agent, and the two ways that they can add the most value, 2. ECONOMICS - You'll understand the fundamental economics of the housing market in the simplest terms possible 3. INVESTING - Avoid the top five mistakes (almost) all new real estate investors make 4. NEGOTIATIONS - Five critical elements of a successful negotiation 5. FINANCING - Possible financing options, from traditional loans to seller financing 6. SELLING - Seven secrets that make selling a home as painless as possible 7. BUYING - Demystifying contracts and closing costs takes the fear out of the process 8. CLOSING - Walk through eight steps involved in a real estate transaction closing 9. PRACTICAL - Learn how all the different parts come together in a real life case study Plus, every reader is access to a free video training that will teach you how to choose the best home for your family.

160 pages, Paperback

Published September 30, 2016

Reviews

[Raza · Rating 5 out of 5]

But this book if...

Loved it. He's unbiased and gets really detailed.

He covers all aspects of buying a house and even talks about obscure types of properties like co-ops (which I happen to live in)

My biggest takeaway is that he shows you how to NOT make mistakes. For most people, buying a house is the biggest financial transaction they'll ever make. Alex shows you the common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

It's extremely helpful, especially given the housing crisis and subsequent economic collapse we saw back in 2008.

[Brad Howard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book with the entire residential real estate market and buying process simply explained.

[Mohammad · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is good if you want a very brief introduction to ALL the pieces of homebuying especially the finances. However, the book does not go into any details on any of them and when it comes to determining how to choose your Real Estate Agent, it is very brief and boils down to telling you to make sure you pick someone with experience. How to confirm that you've nabbed a strong Real Estate Agent, is severely lacking in this book. If finances are what you are worried about don't read this book and rather read a book about lending and mortgages. If picking a real estate agent or learning about common traps when looking at homes are what you're looking for, this book is not it either. The author promises to deliver a book that is not too barebones but also not too detailed and but all I see here is surface level information that left me no more confident in the home-buying process.

[Jorge Martinez Jr. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Succinct, brief, informative

Clear and easy to comprehend for a prospective first time home buyer. Definitely gave some good advice and questions to have in mind when selling or purchasing a Home.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was handy. I feel like I know the definitions of basic terms now, and have a general overview of the process of buying a house. This is a good primer, to figure out what you need to dive deeper in to, but not a deep dive broadly.

[roundface · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entry level book for first time home buyer and seller.

[Matt McCullough · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good practical information. Easy to read and understand.

[Ricky Mikeabono · Rating 2 out of 5]

No nonsense? Should be called no new information. If you are driven enough to read a book on real estate, you don't need pointers like "shop around for a realtor, they work for you" or "clean up take good pictures of your house before listing." It really could use more information about financials. At least it was short and to the point.