The Real Estate Agent's Guide to Fsbos - by John Maloof (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

This invaluable resource provides you with tools and techniques to make big money by prospecting For-Sale-By-Owner properties.

According to the National Association of Realtors, 86% of new real estate agents don't make it past their first year. The majority give up due to frustration and the overwhelming start-up costs involved in the industry. However, there is an untapped resource that will help agents take their careers to new heights?the For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) listing.

Author John Maloof has built a stellar career by farming FSBOs. He made six figures his first year as a real estate agent using his prospecting plan. Now, in The Real Estate Agent's Guide to FSBOs, he shows other agents how they can do the same. Using these proven techniques, agents will learn how to:

• find FSBOs
• approach a prospect
• make a listing presentation that will convince even the most reluctant homeowner
• handle rejections
• formulate a marketing plan
• service listings
• build a referral base
• stage open houses
• close the sale

Complete with Internet resources and a sample resume and log sheet, The Real Estate Agent's Guide is the one book that will show new agents and experienced realtors alike how to make more money than they ever thought possible.

About the Author

John Maloof (Chicago, IL) is currently the top producer at the second-largest Century 21 office in the Chicago area and is a member of the National Association of Realtors. He is the recipient of 4 awards including the Century 21 Platinum Award 2005, and Century 21 Masters Diamond Award 2005.