Not One Dollar More

By Joseph Éamon Cummins

Book Overview

Don't be another real estate victim Get the know-how and tools you need to select, negotiate, and purchase a home on your terms Did you know that most buyers unwittingly pay thousands more for their homes than they should? Written by a nationally celebrated consumer advocate and former real estate broker, Not One Dollar More tells you what you should know, do, and say to protect your hard-earned cash. The author takes you inside the maneuverings of the industry and explains in jargon-free English how to avoid paying top dollar for your new home. You'll learn how to arm yourself with simple tools and techniques to guard against real estate tricks and traps. And you'll discover the secrets to invisible negotiation, guaranteed to win you the best deal possible on your next home purchase--and save you a small fortune Packed with real-life anecdotes and case studies Includes the questions you should always ask, with advice on inspecting homes, making offers, unearthing facts and hidden problems, and homebuyer mistakes Shows you how to obtain the best home loan possible Helps you find an agent who will represent your interests exclusively Includes a comprehensive online mortgage shopping section "One of the great books on personal finance. Shows how to get a great deal and reads like a novel.. Five stars " -- James Scoff Tiernan Jr. , Executive Director, American Consumers Association "Certainly the best and most enjoyable book on homebuying. Inspiring " -- Bruce Hahn , President, American Homeowners Foundation "Shows how to hold on to your money--with GREAT anecdotes." -- Andrew Tobias , author, The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047135726X
• ISBN13: 9780471357261
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.7" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

saved me a bundle

I never would have even tried bidding on the house I eventually bought, it was so far out of my range. This book made me give it a try, and I negotiated down a whopping $50,000 less than the asking price. I'm not a natural bargainer, but the book showed me how to conduct myself from first walk through to signing.

This book was eye-opening for a complete amateur like me

There I was ready to bid my hard earned money away like crazy, ignoring the signs being given off by the seller+agent; and then I found this book. It taught me a number of vital lessons in negotiating a good house price -- 1/Shut up!- the power of silence and perceived dis-interest 2/ Patience - all good things come to those who wait 3/ You, a genuine buyer, are absolute gold dust to a seller and their agent - leverage that power 4/ there isn't "another buyer" - you're it! and no, it won't be "stolen out from under your nose" Best $15 I've spent in many a day -- now all I need to do now is make sure they agree to my price and close!!

Fantastic

As a trainer for new agents in the Real Estate business, I am using the chapters on negotiating to help them learn how to help their clients negotiate the best deal. Negotiating does not come naturally for most people and these chapters will help almost everyone. I am buying it a second time because one of my agents liked it so much they wouldn't give it back to me! All buyers should also read this book. An educated buyer working with a buyer's agent is the best way to buy real estate in the United States today!

UNBELIEVABLE!

My first impression in reading this book was one of amazement, that it took me 38 YEARS being in business to learn what's between the covers of this little gem. No telling where I'd be today if I'd bought this book 38 uears ago. GET IT, READ IT, AND LIVE IT, you may well find yourself 38 years ahead in life.

A First Time HomeBuyer MUST GET! **

As a first time buyer myself I am very pleased I picked up this book. It really gives you the insight of the whole real estate process. It will also provide some excellent lessons learned from someone who knows the industry!