The Pursuit of Home - by Scott Harris (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A real estate veteran and Wall Street Journal Real Trends Top 250 agent offers a "code to the lockbox" of the oftentimes mystifying home-buying process, providing unconventional and overlooked keys to success centered on self-awareness and vision-building for potential homebuyers"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

A real estate veteran and Wall Street Journal Real Trends Top 250 agent offers a "code to the lockbox" of the oftentimes mystifying home-buying process, providing unconventional and overlooked keys to success centered on self-awareness and vision-building for potential homebuyers.

Buying a home is as much a transition as it is a transaction--the process will change not only where you spend much of your life but who you become in that space.

Scott Harris, founder of Magnetic Real Estate, has spent more than two decades equipping his New York City clients with the tools to uncover what they really want in a home and fulfill their ownership dreams, and in The Pursuit of Home he shares proven strategies for home-buying success anywhere. Dig deep and better understand:

Your buyer personality, including your pre-existing real estate baggage How to choose an agent who best suits your communication style and make the most of your work with them How to identify your must-haves and create a vision for your dream home The trouble with trying to time the market (you can't) What's really going on when you hate every house you see Why you're losing out on deals The practical, emotional, ethical, and spiritual challenges of the journey What home really means to you

From deciding it's time to move to the final walkthrough and possession, Scott serves as your guide--inspiring you with a wealth of client success stories and empowering you with knowledge about the process and yourself. You'll find provocative personality questionnaires, practical checklists, and common-sense definitions of esoteric real estate terms.

The Pursuit of Home is a timely course correction to the broken home-buying process and a faithful companion for your journey to home.

Review Quotes

"The Pursuit of Home is an excellent guide for anyone looking to buy a home. Scott Harris's smart, practical tips, expert real estate knowledge, and genuine passion for helping buyers will prepare you to move through the process with ease and walk away with a home you love."
--Barbara Corcoran, Shark on ABC's Shark Tank and Founder, Corcoran Group

"A marvelously useful guide for those who dare pursue their dream of owning a home in America. It exposes not only the slings and arrows of the purchase process, but also the emotional pleasures and ultimately financial benefits of homeownership."
--Hipolito "Paul" Roldan, former President and CEO, Hispanic Housing Development Corporation

"The Pursuit of Home is the best real estate guide available. Harris demystifies the real estate market and helps readers understand how they can make the most of their home-buying experience. Do yourself a favor and read The Pursuit of Home before embarking on your own pursuit of a home."
--Kristin Jordan, Luxury Real Estate Advisor and National Housing Expert

"Buying a home can be one of the most stressful things we voluntarily do, and other guides simply don't cover the roller coaster of the experience. The Pursuit of Home clarifies every step of the real estate buying process, helps you make smarter home-buying decisions, and ensures you're prepared to find the home of your dreams."
--Mary Morrissey, Founder, Brave Thinking Institute

"The Pursuit of Home finally illuminates the emotional side of buying a home--an overdue topic in real estate. What we see on social media and reality TV is far from reality. This book brings meaning and real insight to a life-changing journey."
--Chris Heller, Founder, OJO Labs; former CEO, Keller Williams Realty

"The Pursuit of Home will allow more Americans to own the home of their dreams by answering their questions and offering support through one of the most consequential experiences of their lives. By providing a strategic and empathetic approach to the practical and emotional experience of the home-buying process, Scott Harris is a true advocate of the first-time homebuyer."
-Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League

"Scott Harris's new book about home ownership stands out not simply because it's practical and insightful, but also because it's extremely well written . . . Harris is equal parts coach, business advisor, and therapist as he walks you through the process of envisioning what you want, and then attaining it."
-Michael Urtuzuástegui Melcher, Author, Your Invisible Network

"Scott Harris is your dedicated real estate guide . . . Now, for the first time, Scott shares his insights and strategies, built on a foundation of trust with hundreds of repeat clients and over a billion dollars in sales."
-Brady Johns, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Flip-Flops and Fortunes

About the Author

Scott Harris is the founder of Magnetic Real Estate and a two-decade veteran in the New York City residential real estate space, with more than $2 billion in sales under his belt. Recently named again as a Wall Street Journal Top Trends Top 150 agent in US, Scott and his team have navigated the most complicated transactions in what is arguably the most competitive real estate market in the US. Through his tried-and-true real estate system which he calls The Magnetic Method, he works with buyers and sellers just like you to bring your dreams to life through real estate.