The Top 10's of Real Estate: 32 Top 10 Real Estate Lists That Will Put Dollars in Your Pocket When You Sell, Buy, or Invest

By Larry Shakman

The Top 10's of Real Estate is an irreplaceable collection of the 32 most valuable real estate top 10 lists you can access. Every page in this book will give you important insight into how your real estate counterpart thinks, and how to get the real estate deal done. Larry Shakman, also known as The Real Estate Therapist, has released The Top 10's of Real Estate to give a unique perspective, and insight into the way sellers, buyers, investors, and real estate agents think about buying, selling, and investing in real estate.

Some of the chapters include topics like Chapter 28, The Top 10 Things That Influence a Home Buyer, or Chapter 4, The Top 10 Reasons Buyers and Sellers Get into Legal Disputes, and 30 other chapters that cover a range of topics including Chapter 6, The Top 10 Reasons a FSBO Fails, and Chapter 11, The Top 10 Things That Happen When You Overprice Your Home. The book is a literal goldmine of information the author has gained over a long and successful 22 year career in real estate. As the author states, I've dedicated my career to helping people turn their real estate goals and dreams into reality and I'm thrilled to share my knowledge with a wider audience through The Top 10's of Real Estate.

The Top 10's of Real Estate is a comprehensive guide that provides readers with 32 top 10 real estate lists that will put money in their pocket when they buy, sell, or invest in real estate. Each chapter is packed with commentary and key points from many top professionals in the real estate industry. The Top 10's of Real Estate also includes many valuable links to additional free real estate information and services for sellers, buyers, investors and real estate agents.

Whether you are a first-time home buyer, moving up to that forever dream home, or investing in your first real estate project, The Top 10's of Real Estate will prove to be a valuable source of real estate information.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Jun 20, 2023
• ISBN: 9781667887975

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Introduction

The author, Lawrence (Larry) Shakman, is a licensed Realtor®, President of REO Property Consultants and Trusted Agent USA, in addition to being a recognized marketing, pricing, and negotiation expert. He has learned over a career that spans over two decades, hundreds of millions in sales and over 1,000 closed transactions, that knowing market conditions and what is important to your counterpart is crucial to getting a negotiation across the finish line. Larry has successfully worked with sellers, buyers, investors, banks, and servicers, and can say with confidence that this book will continuously give you valuable information to glean from and sharpen your skills in any real estate transaction. Knowledge is the key. Knowing market conditions and how your counterpart thinks during any negotiation puts you in a powerful position. Larry has taken those lessons over the years to gain the information, now condensed into this quick, fun read, The Top 10’s of Real Estate .

The Top 10’s of Real Estate is an irreplaceable collection of the 32 most valuable real estate top 10 lists you can access. Each page in this book gives you important insight into how your counterpart thinks. There are many psychological reasons why buyers buy, and sellers sell, many intersect, while others create that proverbial fork in the road. This book will give you an in-depth look at how sellers, buyers, investors, and agents think when involved in a real estate transaction. The 32 chapters in this book were written in a fast-read concept that can be revisited repeatedly.

The Top 10’s of Real Estate gives insight into subjects such as Chapter 4, The Top 10 Reasons Buyers and Sellers Get into Legal Disputes, Chapter 6, The Top 10 Reasons FSBO’s Fail, Chapter 5, The Top 10 Most Unappealing Odors to Buyers, and Chapter 11, The Top 10 Things That Happen When You Overprice Your Home. These are just a few of the invaluable topics we will cover to put you in a better position to sell, buy, invest, or to counsel someone that is in the process of doing so. Each chapter includes The Top 10’s, commentary on their significance, and a chapter summary/key takeaway section.

Wouldn’t it be nice to know the top ten things you should consider when pricing your home before making that decision? Do you know the top ten negotiating mistakes buyers and sellers constantly make? You will after you read Chapters 14 and 15. People talk about the effect of market time on a home; Chapter 13 will show you why market time matters to the sale or purchase of your home!

The sooner you dive into this resource of real estate insight, the quicker you will gain an invaluable advantage in your current or next transaction. The Top 10’s of Real Estate is a small investment compared to the home you are about to buy or sell. Dive in!

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hapter 1:

The Top 10 Psychological

Reasons Your Home Will Sell

The Psychology Behind Home Selling

The psychology of home selling can play a significant role in the process of selling a home. For sellers, the emotional attachment to their home can make it difficult to objectively price and present the home to potential buyers. It can also be challenging for sellers to accept offers that may be lower than they had hoped for or to negotiate terms that they feel may not be favorable to them.

For buyers, the psychology of home buying can also be influential in the decision-making process. Factors such as a desire for a certain type of neighborhood or a need for more space can play a role in the type of home a buyer is looking for. Emotional attachments to a home, such as memories or the potential for making new memories, can also play a role in the decision to purchase a home. Curb appeal can immediately drive up a buyer’s emotional attachment to a property.

Understanding the psychological factors that can influence the home-selling and home-buying process can be helpful for both sellers and buyers as they navigate the ever-changing real estate market. It can also be helpful to work with a real estate agent or other professional who can provide guidance and support throughout the process. Working with an experienced real estate agent can make a significant difference in the buying or selling process. An experienced agent has extensive knowledge of the local real estate market, can provide valuable advice and guidance, and has a network of resources and contacts that can help facilitate the sale. An experienced agent also has strong negotiation skills and can help you get the best possible price for your home. In addition, an experienced agent can handle all the necessary paperwork and logistics, which can save you time and stress. Overall, working with an experienced agent can make the buying or selling process smoother and more successful.

Here are the top 10 psychological reasons

your home will sell:

Aesthetically pleasing: A home that is aesthetically pleasing, with a welcoming and attractive exterior and well-maintained interior, can be more appealing to buyers.

Positive first impressions: A home that makes a positive first impression, such as through a well-landscaped exterior or a clean and tidy interior, can be more appealing to buyers.

Good lighting: A home with good lighting, both natural and artificial, can be more appealing to buyers.

A feeling of home: A home that evokes a feeling of comfort and warmth can be more appealing to buyers.

Staging: A home that is well-staged, with furniture and decor that showcases the space, can be more appealing to buyers.

Curb appeal: A home with good curb appeal, such as a clean and attractive, well-landscaped exterior is often more appealing to buyers.

Good layout and flow: A home with a good layout and flow, where the rooms are well-proportioned with a natural flow, can appeal to buyers as they envision family in the open spaces. It makes a modest amount of square footage feel spacious, improves foot traffic flow between rooms, and makes it ideal for entertaining.

Modern amenities: A home with modern amenities such as updated appliances and finishes, can boost a home’s wow factor for buyers and may provide the push they need to make an offer.

A sense of privacy: A home that offers a sense of privacy, such as through a secluded location or a private backyard, can be more appealing as it creates