Next Generation Real Estate [electronic resource] : New Rules for Smarter Home Buying & Faster Selling

Everything you thought you knew about real estate has changed. Technologically, behaviorally, and culturally the world is more dynamic than ever. The result is a new portrait of the American Dream, one that is much more eclectic and complex and in need of new ground rules. No matter who you are, what generation you are from or how much experience you have in real estate, this book will help you buy smarter or sell faster. Zillow's top blogger, DeSimone speaks to the concerns, behaviors, and goals of all home buyers and sellers; from Millennials to Gen Xers to BabyBoomers. Some of the progressive and contrarian perspectives, unique tips, and out-of-the-box advice that fill the pages of Next Generation Real Estate were born out of Brendon's feet-on-the-street experiences selling residential real estate in California, at one of the most dynamic times for real estate. Alongside exclusive interviews with top experts including Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran, Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff, and Curbed Founder Lockhart Steele, DeSimone offers buyers and sellers concrete advice and tips for getting into the market today. Next Generation Real Estate provides the new rules for smarter buying and faster selling. Real Estate Expert and Zillow's top blogger Brendon DeSimone introduces Next Generation Real New Rules for Smarter Home Buying & Faster Selling. DeSimone's new real estate book is the go-to guide for navigating and better understanding the complex and ever-evolving world of buying and selling a home. * Markets move faster today. Buying or selling at the wrong time can have huge financial consequences. Given the susceptibility of the real estate market the past few years, it's imperative to approach an investment differently today. Brendon's unique perspective will help you determine your best plan of action and assess when the timing is right, from advice on if you should buy or rent to why listing your home too early may result in a lower sale price.* Information overload can cripple consumers today. Buyers and sellers have access to more information than ever. Absent the appropriate context, certain data can cause confusion and lead to a financial disaster or missed opportunity. Brendon explains how the role of the agent has evolved, why the use of a strong, well-connected local agent in real estate is more important than ever, and how to best leverage their expertise along the way. *Technology has changed the world and real estate forever. No longer is it common to live in or close to your hometown. The Internet has allowed today's professional the ability to live anywhere and the fast-paced and competitive nature of the work place provides for people to be open to new job opportunities, in a new city, every few years. Brendon guides today's consumers down the sometimes-risky real estate road of our new reality. * The real estate industry has evolved in the past ten years and taking advice from your parents or using guidelines from the 1980's could land you in deep water. Conversely, knowing what still works today and applying some of the more traditional tactics can help save you time and money. Brendon will address how the perfect combination of traditional practices such as the open house, with modern tactics like pre-sale inspections, can get you the best results. * Next Generation Real Estate helps speed up the learning curve and guides prospective sellers and buyers through the process. Brendon's done the work for you and passes his informed expertise. along with insider tips, from how to get back a non-refundable deposit and what not to say to the listing agent, to how to use Google Street View in Real Estate * 3implications govern all buyers, sellersand real estate No matter the personality, generation, age of the client, or type of home being bought or sold, real estate will always have emotional, practical and financial considerations and implications. These are at the center of any real estate transaction and it's imperative to know how to navigate various situations keeping these three fundamentals in mind. * New players and technology are introduced to the real estate industry every day , but it's important to know how to use these services online to benefit your real-life transactions. InDeSimone's how-to real estate book, you'll learn how to access, apply and interpret the tools and information available to not only help you make the best choice, but also to save you money. * There has been a major shift in sociological trends including the introduction and acceptance of various family households, higher divorce rates, an increase in single living structures, and a more widespread tendency of Millennials and boomers to remain in and return to cities rather than suburbs. Next Generation Real Estate provides knowledge and advice to best navigate these changes as they apply to the real estate market, to help you sell faster and buy smarter. Real Estate Expertand Zillow's top blogger Brendon DeSimone introduces Next Generation Real New Rules for Smarter Home Buying &Faster Selling. DeSimone's new real estate book is the go-to guide for navigating and better understanding thecomplex and ever-evolving world of buying and selling a home. There's never been astronger need for a book like NextGeneration Real Estate . Everything we thought we knew about real estate haschanged. Technologically, economically, behaviorally, and culturally the worldis more dynamic than ever. The result is a new portrait of the American Dream,one that is much more eclectic, complex and in need of new ground rules. What's Inside? * Markets move faster today. Buying or selling at the wrong timecan have huge financial consequences. Given the susceptibility of the realestate market the past few years, it's imperative to approach an investmentdifferently today. Brendon's unique perspective will help you determine yourbest plan of action and assess when the timing is right, from advice on if youshould buy or rent to why listing your home too early may result in a lower saleprice. * Information overload can cripple consumers today. Buyers and sellers have access to more information than ever. Absent the appropriate context, certain data can cause confusion and lead to a financial disaster or missed opportunity. Brendon explains how the role of the agent has evolved, why the use of a strong, well-connected local agent in real estate is more important than ever, and how to best leverage their expertise along the way. * Technology has changed the world and real estate forever. No longer is it common to live in or close to your hometown. The Internet has allowed today's professional the ability to live anywhere and the fast-paced and competitive nature of the work place provides for people to be open to new job opportunities, in a new city, every few years. Brendon guides today's consumers down the sometimes-risky real estate road of our new reality. * The real estate industry has evolved in thepast ten years and taking advice from your parents or using guidelinesfrom the 1980's could land you in deep water. Conversely, knowing what still works today and applying some of the more traditional tactics can help save youtime and money. Brendon will address how the perfect combination of traditionalpractices such as the open house, with modern tactics like pre-sale inspections, can get you the best results. * Next Generation Real Estate helpsspeed up the learning curve and guides prospective sellers and buyersthrough the process. Brendon's done the work for you and passes his informed expertise, along with insider tips, from how to get back a non-refundable depositand what not to say to the listing agent, to how to use Google Street View inReal Estate * 3implications govern all buyers,sellersand real estate No matter the personality, generation, age of the client, or type of home being bought orsold, real estate will always have emotional, practical and financialconsiderations and implications. These are at the center of any realestate transaction and it's imperative to know how to navigate varioussituations keeping these three fundamentals in mind. * New players and technology are introduced tothe real estate industry every day , but it's important to know how to usethese services online to benefit your real-life transactions. InDeSimone'show-to real estate book, you'll learn how to access, apply and interpret the tools and information available to not only help you make the best choice, but also to save you money. Everything you thought you knew about real estate has changed, which is why Brendon DeSimone has written his first book. He wanted consumers to be informed on how to navigate this next generation of real estate. But, the changes aren't just about real estate. Technologically, behaviorally, and culturally the world is more dynamic than ever. The result is a new portrait of the American Dream, one that is much more eclectic and complex and in need of new ground rules. No matter who you are, what generation you are from or how much experience you have, this book will help you buy smarter or sell faster. Zillow's top blogger, DeSimone's writing speaks to the concerns, behaviors, and goals of all home buyers and sellers; from Millennials to Gen Xers to BabyBoomers. Some of the progressive and contrarian perspectives, unique tips, and out-of-the-box advice that fill the pages of Next Generation Real Estate were born out of Brendon's feet-on-the-street experiences selling residential real estate in California, at one of the most dynamic times for real estate. DeSimone provides buyers and sellers concrete advice and tips for getting into the market today. Next Generation Real Estate provides the new rules for smarter buying and faster selling Real estate then and now. The more things chage, the more they stay the same Smarter buying. Does buying a home make sense for me now? ; Virtual real estate: home buying starts online ; Team sport: why you still need a real estate agent ; What can I really afford? Building your financial house ; Game on! Let the search begin ; Putting your money where your mouth is: formulating and presenting your offer ; Ready for action! The anatomy of the real estate transaction ; Diamonds in the rough: what you need to know when thinking about buying a distressed sale Faster selling. Does selling make sense for me right now? ; The price is right! Four steps for understanding & maximizing your home's worth ; The gist before you list: choosing the right agent ; Prepping your listing: how to stay one step ahead of the next generation buyer ; Seeing is believing: transforming your home with the art of staging ; Showtime! Tips and tricks for going live on the market ; Closing time: how to negotiate, accept, and close a buyer's offer Appendix. "Everything you thought you knew about real estate has changed, which is why Brendon DeSimone has written his first book. He wanted consumers to be informed on how to navigate this next generation of real estate. But, the changes aren't just about real estate. Technologically, behaviorally, and culturally the world is more dynamic than ever. The result is a new portrait of the American Dream, one that is much more eclectic and complex and in need of new ground rules. No matter who you are, what generation you are from or how much experience you have, this book will help you buy smarter or sell faster"-- from publisher's web site