How to Buy and Sell Your House (A 2-in-1 Book) (Paperback)

by Joel Makower (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
The complicated business of buying or selling a home has been intelligently outlined in this compact volume. The author walks us through both processes with helpful discussions of shopping for a mortgage, preparing a house for viewing, determining an asking price, and using a broker. In the chapter entitled "Getting a Mortgage," Makower explains without oversimplifying the wide range of mortgage instruments available. Definitions of real estate and financial terms are included as are check lists for various phases of the transaction. Other how-to books on this topic, like Edith Lank's Selling Your Home with an Agent (Reston c/o Prentice-Hall, 1982) and Sloan Bashinsky's Selling Your Home Sweet Home ( LJ 6/15/85), aren't as thorough or explicit. This book would benefit from an index, but is otherwise highly recommended for public libraries.
- Joan Pedzich, Harris, Beach & Wilcox Lib., Rochester, N.Y.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Perigee Trade (January 30, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399515658
• ISBN-13: 978-0399515651
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,016,381 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful for first timers, May 3, 2002

By A Customer

I found this to be a great resource for me as I sold one house and purchased another, all without the use of a realtor. It has good information about hidden things to look for and helpful hint about making your house look as attractive to home buyers. Since it goes over both buying and selling, you can cross reference to make sure you know about hidden costs and inspections that might be necessary. I would suggest it as a first stop (but not last) if you are thinking about buying or selling a home.