Next Generation Real Estate: New Rules for Smarter Home Buying & Faster Selling

by Brendon DeSimone

Overview

Everything you thought you knew about real estate has changed.  Technologically, behaviorally, and culturally the world is more dynamic than ever. The result is a new portrait of the American Dream, one that is much more eclectic and complex and in need of new ground rules.  No matter who you are, what generation you are from or how much experience you have in real estate, this book will help you buy smarter or sell faster.

Zillow's top blogger, DeSimone speaks to the concerns, behaviors, and goals of all home buyers and sellers; from Millennials to Gen Xers to BabyBoomers. Some of the progressive and contrarian perspectives, unique tips, and out-of-the-box advice that fill the pages of Next Generation Real Estate were born out of Brendon's feet-on-the-street experiences selling residential real estate in California, at one of the most dynamic times for real estate.  

Alongside exclusive interviews with top experts including Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran, Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff, and Curbed Founder Lockhart Steele, DeSimone offers buyers and sellers concrete advice and tips for getting into the market today. Next Generation Real Estate provides the new rules for smarter buying and faster selling.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780984940059
Publisher:	Changing Lives Press
Publication date:	04/16/2014
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	308
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Real Estate Expert Brendon DeSimone's practical advice is featured weekly in the Zillow Blog, seen by 35 million visitors per month. His column is syndicated to 250 daily newspapers and top media sites online; Forbes, CNBC, Yahoo Homes, AOL Real Estate and Fox Business. His professional, approachable, get-it-done style has landed him television interview spots as a national real estate expert on FOX Business, Bloomberg News, Good Morning America, FOX News as well as multiple HGTV shows. Brendon.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Two Authors, One Message

Part I Real Estate Then and Now

Chapter 1 Real Estate Then and Now

Part II Smarter Buying

Chapter 2 Does Buying a Home Make Sense for Me Now?

Chapter 3 “Virtual” Real Estate

Home Buying Starts Online

Chapter 4 Team Sport

Why You Still Need a Real Estate Agent

Chapter 5 What Can I Really Afford?

Building Your Financial House

Chapter 6 Game On!

Let the Search Begin

Chapter 7 Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Formulating and Presenting Your Offer

Chapter 8 Ready for Action!

The Anatomy of the Real Estate Transaction

Chapter 9 Diamonds in the Rough

What You Need to Know When Thinking About Buying a Distressed Sale

Chapter 10 Does Selling Make Sense for Me Right Now?

Chapter 11 The Price is Right!

Four Steps for Understanding and Maximizing Your Home’s Worth

Chapter 12 The Gist before You List

Choosing the Right Agent

Chapter 13 “Prepping” Your Listing

How to Stay One Step Ahead of the Next Generation Buyer

Chapter 14 Seeing Is Believing

Transforming Your Home with the Art of Staging

Chapter 15 Show Time!

Tips and Tricks for Going “Live” on the Market

16 Closing Time

How to Negotiate, Accept, and Close a Buyer’s Offer