ABC's of $elling your Home in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area [Paperback]

David Rathgeber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2006

Major changes have affected our real estate market in the last few years. Get the practical and proven inside information to sell your home for maximum price in less time. This book gives details on what to expect at every stage and treats critical topics including: How much "fat" you need in your asking price; the perfect time to put your home on the market; exactly what type of exposure will produce your buyer; why your agent won't show your home to your eventual buyer; the irrelevance of marketing plans as a basis for agent selection; the important difference between marketing and selling a home; how to find the most up-to-date measure of market health; the critical importance of your agent's computer literacy; the most important question your agent is never asked. This analytical fifth edition is filled with incisive information available nowhere else on agent selection, marketing strategy, negotiating tactics, and more, all tailored to today's market.

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About the Author

David Rathgeber ranks consistently among the top award winning agents engaged in the sale and marketing of residential real estate. His comments and articles appear frequently in major newspapers. He has been a guest on the TV news, "Business Exchange," and on the national award winning "Home Guide Show." His evening college courses for home buyers, and home sellers are always well attended. He has addressed Realtors at their annual convention, appeared on satellite TV, and has written for the national "REALTOR Magazine." Mr. RathgeberÂ’s real estate books have been serialized by leading newspapers. They incorporate the wisdom of over 2 decades of real estate experience along with his diverse international business and technical background. The breadth of his negotiating experience includes not only real estate but also the management of contract negotiations for Mobil Oil, and negotiations with major labor unions on behalf of Owens-Corning Fiberglas. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration.

Product Details

• Paperback: 114 pages
• Publisher: Realty Research Group; 5th edition (January 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963533797
• ISBN-13: 978-0963533791
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,995,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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