Ready, Set, Sold!: The Insider Secrets to Sell Your House Fast--for Top Dollar!
Lesson 1 is that it doesn't hurt to be a mediagenic author; name recognition--as in NBC expert and TV host Corbett (and, by the way, author ofFind It, Fix It, Flip It!2006)--counts, as does his life experience in flipping 30 pieces of property. Lesson 2 is that real estate and all its attendant information sells. Think Donald Trump, as one prime example. Lesson 3 is that it's all about business; leave emotions behind when marketing real estate. Much of the advice proffered here is in the professional know-how category. Such as declutter the rooms, inside and out (or, as Corbett says, save it/store it/sell it/check it); paint, repair, and otherwise make sure it's squeaky clean; hire a professional realtor (avoiding the FSBO lure); and never close on a Friday. Lots of tips around Ready, Set, Sold (RSS) sales successes, as well as data-packed sidebars (e.g., a list of 411 real estate Web sites), add an even higher value to Corbett's counsel.Barbara JacobsCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved