Rescue Dogs and Real Estate


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Real estate agent Michael Barnes had heard other agents talk about the real estate crash of the great recession, yet he had no idea that an extreme seller's market could be just as challenging. Low inventories and the competition for listings left him struggling to survive. Buying Internet leads wasn't the answer. His enthusiasm was at an all-time low, until a chance meeting took him on a journey that transformed his thinking, his approach to sales, and his life.




Realtor Rescue


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Agents and other self employed people work very hard and many times forget that part of their life should be devoted to finding happiness. This clever book, with its conversational tone and forthright presentation, offers up a path to reach satisfaction, self-confidence, and renewed enthusiasm for their business and for life itself.




Real Estate Rescue


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An insider reveals how buyers and sellers can get the best price possible—by understanding how the housing market really works. The process of buying or selling a home elicits a lot of emotions, from excitement to anxiety. Often, this can blind us to the practical realities of how the housing market works—especially since most people only enter the real estate world once a decade or less. Top residential real estate agent Tracy McLaughlin is here to change our understanding of the home sale process. Whether you’re buying your first home or an experienced seller, this book is packed with essential advice. In nearly all real estate sales, buyers and sellers leave behind thousands—or even hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars—on the table. As shocking as this is, it continually happens because one simple decision, among the countless made during the entire process, can greatly impact the outcome of the transaction. By presenting an inside view on sales based on years of experience, McLaughlin provides a guide for maximizing the value of the sale and purchase of homes—including detailed advice as well as tips on finding the right real estate agent.




1,200 Great Sales Tips for Real Estate Pros


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Perfect for brokers, agents, and other real estate professionals, this handy guide brings together the best ideas from years of incredibly practical lists and checklists published in REALTOR Magazine. This practical, one-of-a-kind guide is perfect for learning the business of real estate and perfecting the best and most effective tactics and techniques for helping your real estate career and business grow.




Rescued!


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In April 2006, an English bulldog was abandoned in a busy parking lot in Victorville, California. Severely malnourished, he roamed the parking lot and dashed between cars in search of food, water, and shade. Eventually saved by a bulldog rescue organization, Tazz was officially adopted in January 2007 and now greets everyone at the front door of his permanent home with a happy dance. Rescued! shares twenty-six heartfelt and compelling stories of rescue and rehabilitation that represent some of the best canine rescue organizations throughout California. These sweet tales of unconditional love and triumph over hardship will not only fill dog lovers with joy, wonder, and sadness, but also with an understanding that adoption can be a compassionate alternative to purchasing a dog from a breeder. From a dachshund who overcomes paralysis to the golden retriever who becomes a record-breaking swimmer, it is evident that in the end, these beautiful animals have guardian angels. All animals deserve love, compassion, and someone special to care for them. The stories in Rescued! joyfully celebrate the successful outcomes of rescued canines who now, thanks to the selfless work of volunteers, can greet visitors at their front doors with their own happy dance.




Realtor Magazine


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My Journey as a Realtor


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This is a book about the life and experiences of Pat Morrell as a Realtor, and a real estate broker. On her long journey she spent over fifty one years in the real estate industry as an active agent. She traveled through many valleys and over many mountains, experiencing challenges, losses, and trying times. It required faith, determination, and persistance. There were constant, new experiences, and changes in the market, and the paper work requirements. The book includes articles and poems Pat wrote that were published over the years in the Real Toro, Real Estate Guide, and SACBOR by her real estate board. Some of the articles are motivational, and some are about the lives of realtors, including Presidents of her Board of Realtors. Her book, So You Want To Sell Real Estate was started over thirty years ago, and never completed. Because of other obligations, and lifes challenges, it was filed away until just recently. Those pages are included in her book, as well as other miscellaneous, inspirational, motivational, and thought provoking articles and poems. The survivors can take a trip down memory lane, journeying back through the years.




Civil Disobedience


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Throughout American history, people with strong beliefs that ran counter to society's rules and laws have used civil disobedience to advance their causes. From the Boston Tea Party in 1773, to the Pullman Strike in 1894, to the draft card burnings and sit-ins of more recent times, civil disobedience has been a powerful force for effecting change in American society.This comprehensive A-Z encyclopedia provides a wealth of information on people, places, actions, and events that defied the law to focus attention on an issue or cause. It covers the causes and actions of activists across the political spectrum from colonial times to the present, and includes political, social economic, environmental, and a myriad of other issues."Civil Disobedience" ties into all aspects of the American history curriculum, and is a rich source of material for essays and debates on critical issues and events that continue to influence our nation's laws and values. It explores the philosophies, themes, concepts, and practices of activist groups and individuals, as well as the legislation they influenced. It includes a detailed chronology of civil disobedience, listings of acts of conscience and civil disobedience by act and by location, a bibliography of primary and secondary sources, and a comprehensive index complete the set.




Back on the Market


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A hilarious view of life after divorce; you’ll never look at properties again without thinking of your dating life. Back on the Market is a Realtor’s guide to life, love, and dating and the multitude of challenges that come with it all. Holly Parker has sold 8 billion dollars of luxury real estate throughout her career as one of Manhattan’s most successful brokers. Through her humor and quick wit, she connects common real estate terms to everyday life, making Back on the Market a fun and unforgettable read. After seven years of marriage, Holly found herself “falling out of contract,” as a newly divorced woman reluctantly facing the prospect of being “back on the market.” She understands that life is transactional, whether it’s a business decision or those we spend our time with, so she took her skills as a master real estate agent and applied everything she knew to getting her life back. Cleverly told through the eyes of a Realtor, Holly depicts the perils of life, love, and dating—whether it’s dealing with first-time buyers (those who have a romanticized version of what they think they want and what they can actually have), the value of curb appeal, fixing the foundation of a damaged home, not listing before you’re ready to sell, staging, and so much more. Hilarious and emotional, Holly shares her dating experiences with “fixer uppers,” the guys with “good bones,” and the “forever renters.” Back on the Market is a story of hope and the pursuit of happiness. Full of memorable takeaways, lessons, and anecdotes, Holly will help you find your perfect “home” and fall in love with life all over again.




UNDER ONE ROOF


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Only this summer—to fall in love. Only one summer…for Dr. Spencer Coburn to sort out his rebellious—and pregnant—daughter, Stacy. To ensure that his daughter still has a future and to rekindle the joy he used to find in his own life and work. Only one summer…for Gina Banning to fulfill her promise to her eighty-three-year-old father—that she'll take care of him herself. No hospitals, no nursing homes. To prepare to face a future that doesn't include a family of her own. Only one summer…for Spencer and his daughter to meet Gina and her father. To share a house, to share their lives. Only one summer…to fall in love.