Keep Calm . . . It's Just Real Estate: Your No-Stress Guide to Buying a Home

HGTV host and experienced real estate expert, Egypt Sherrod, demystifies the home buying experience for first-timers as well as relocaters, with a touch of sass and brilliant organizing tips and lists. Egypt Sherrod takes nervous prospective home-buyers by the hand and lead them through the home-buying process. She does it as host of HGTV's highly-rated show, Property Virgins, and Flipping Virgins. In this practical, accessible book, Sherrod translates her reassuring advice onto the pages of this no-stress guide to buying a home. Sherrod simplifies the many steps of the process, and giving readers/buyers invaluable information, including: Top ten things to consider before buying a home How sticking with one agent works in your favor Eight ways to be an attractive homebuyer on paper, and ease the mortgage-approval process What to do in a bidding war Why you should never overlook the home inspection And much more! Sherrod provides plenty of anecdotes, handy lists, and even a glossary to ensure that readers keep organized, stress-free . . . and experience the thrill of home ownership. Egypt Sherrod knows how to take nervous prospective home-buyers by the hand and lead them through the process. She does it every week as host of HGTV's highly-rated show, Property Virgins . Now she translates her reassuring personality onto the page, with this "No-Stress" guide to buying a home. Egypt takes readers through, simplifying all the many steps of the process, and giving them invaluable information, including: -Top ten things to consider before buying a home -How sticking with one agent works in your favor -Eight ways to be an attractive homebuyer on paper, and ease the mortgage-approval process. -What to do in a bidding war -Why you should NEVER overlook the home inspection -And much more! Egypt blends her professional know-how and her personable touch with this down-to-earth guide, providing plenty of anecdotes, handy lists, and even a glossary to ensure that readers keep calm...and experience the thrill of home ownership Egypt blends her professional know-how and her personable touch with this down-to-earth guide, providing plenty of anecdotes, handy lists, and even a glossary to ensure that readers keep calm ... and experience the thrill of home ownership 11. THE TITLE SCRUB DOWN: Not All Title Companies Are Created Equal 12. THE CLOSING TABLE: The FInal Frontier ; 13. UNLOCKING THE DOORS TO YOUR NEW HOME: Now What? ; Glossary THE LINGO: What You Need to Know; Acknowledgments ; Index