21 Things I Wish My Broker Had Told Me

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Summary: You have heard it all before!!
Review: This book is attractive due to the title, however, it was a great disappointment. Everything in the book are things that a typical broker would tell you. All of the examples and advice are very general, except for one or two good points. What I found particularly interesting is the author's take on "fair housing" issues. The author, who is obviously not a minority, gives the advice that "one should walk away" if someone made a comment regarding letting a "minority" move into a property you are selling. That is true..However, what if you as the Real Estate Agent (and not the client) happens to be Black (or Hispanic or Jewish)?<-THIS IS HOW IT IS IN THE BOOK
There are more ways to view an issue. Maybe he should have consulted an agent that happens to belong to the Black (or Hispanic or Jewish) population for assistance with this topic.

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Summary: Would recommend this book to a starting out agent
Review: This is a great book. It gives you a bunch of information you would otherwise not find out until after your first year in the business. It gives you a bunch of associations to be aware of that you can join, things you can do to promote your business. I finished it in one sitting, and am planning to read it again. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone in their first year of real estate. Will save you a lot of time on doing things that don't matter. Focus on results.

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Summary: You couldnt buy this one back from me for $100!!!!!!
Review: This is an outstanding book. Every Broker and Realtor should have to read this BEFORE getting their license or hiring a salesperson!
It is filled with invaluable information!
I have a salesperson's license in Florida and Mississippi since 1999, and I wish I had read this book then, instead of this year! I could have saved myself a lot of headaches and worry.
Three words: BUY THIS BOOK!

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Summary: Just What I Needed
Review: This is more like it... I've read other books on the subject and this is one of the best. It's full of no-nonsense info that is candid, useful, and even at times funny. I recommend this book and the red one by Gary Keller.

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Summary: The only one
Review: This is the first book you should read if considering entering into real estate. Some of the personal stories are scarey yet true, but are important to face before entering a new career.
A lot of other books are "rah, rah, you can do it" hype. This is one book that speaks about the sucesses and failures from a personal perspective. I have now read it twice once for pleasure and once to take notes! This book really does speak of the things your broker will never tell you.

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Summary: Dont Bother
Review: To anyone who is serious about work and self-employment in general, this book has little insights to share. Bottom line message is, if you are willing to put 100% effort and dedication into being a real estate sales agent, you will have a carreer and make money. Well, ain't that the truth to any endeavour? Don't bother to buy the book. It is apparent that noone will make it in anything if you don't put work into it.

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Summary: Nothing to Play With!!!
Review: WOW! This book is nothing to play with. Without question, if you are thinking about becoming an agent or entering the field of RE, read this book first! Each State should make it a requirement to read this book before you invest $1 on a class or exam.

This book explains every point in full detail. There was no question I had after reading this book. I will tell you that you will be left with one of two emotions after reading "21 Things..."

1. Excitement - Give me the phone I need to get involved, I'm 100% sure about what I want to do. I fully understand what's at stake and am prepared to jump in head, hands and feet first!

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2.) Relief - Thank you Frank Cook! I almost made a decision that I really wasn't prepared to accept. I almost started another assignment that I wouldn't have completed. My friend, that's an agent never told me those things.

Once I completed this book, I signed up to take the RE Agent's Class!!