Language of Real Estate, 5E

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Summary: The #1 necessary book for agent or consumer
Review: As a real estate instructor, this is the book I bring to every classroom, regardless of the topic. It is the ideal suppliment to any real estate instruction. It's clear, concise and to the point. My students are accustomed to hearing, "Let's see what THE BOOK says." As a writer and course developer, it's always there as my reference book of choice. As a consultant, I recommend it to buyers and sellers as their first step in learning the language. This is the all around perfect book for anyone dealing with real estate in any way --- which is just about everybody!

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Summary: Good,... but just English, please!
Review: Great book, but I agree with the previous review. The Spanish translations are not necessary and I hope in the next edition (hopefully soon) that the translations will not appear.

If the publisher wants to include Spanish translations, then just make an edition entirely in Spanish.

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Summary: Excellent book- but I did not like the "bi-lingual" edition
Review: I have this book - as well as the previous edition (4th edition).
This one came with my real estate class.

It is an excellent and very informative book.

However- many terms in the book have the Spanish word next to it.

Examples:
appraiser (valuador, tasador)
counteroffer (contraoferta)
deed (escritura)
fee simple (pleno dominio)
joint venture (asociacion, en participacion, contrato de asociacion, en participacion)
mortgagor (deudor hipotecario)
.......Etc.........

In the back of the book in Appendix D is a Spanish-English dictionary.

I did not want a bilingual real estate book.

The previous version of this book (4th edition- 1993) did not include this.

I don't know why the author- John W. Reilly- or Dearborn Real Estate- felt it necessary to include Spanish words next to many of the real estate terms.

I want to learn real estate- in English- not in Spanish.
And I felt that to be a huge distraction.

I want to learn real estate terms in ENGLISH- not in Spanish.
I was very disappointed when I saw that.

Maybe the author should publish an English version- and a Spanish version.

I took Spanish in college- and I want to learn REAL ESTATE- not a foreign language.

It is an excellent book - and in my opinion that is it's only flaw.

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Summary: Your first-stop real estate reference book.
Review: The Language of Real Estate is 20 years old this year! It is really much more than a dictionary of real estate terms. It is an encyclopedia of all the important practical points you need to know about various real estate terms and concepts. Please forward your comments and suggestions to [e-mail] Aloha John Reilly honolulu, hawaii http://www.realtown.co

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Summary: It is reallya must for any home buyer to read rather study
Review: This gives a complete in sight of Realtor's work & psychology and thus helps a home buyer to make a gainful decision of his life to have a roof , without being taken for a ride.

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Summary: Excellent book- but I did not like the "bi-lingual" edition
Review: Whether teaching or working in the real estate field, this a a wonderful reference book for all. This could be helpful for beginners in the field and also for someone that has spent a lifetime in the field.

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Summary: Excellent Reference Book
Review: Whether teaching or working in the real estate field, this a a wonderful reference book for all. This could be helpful for beginners in the field and also for someone that has spent a lifetime in the field.