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Trends Report

Swanepoel Trends Report 2008
Author: Stefan Swanepoel

Through research, analysis and interpretation of what is happening and going to happen, this book details the top 10 real estate trends in 2008. With US content, it is great reading for those in the real estate industry to gain an understanding of future trends yet to appear in Australia.

Retail $149.00
REIQ Members $129.00

Buying & Selling Your Home for Dummies Australian Edition

Buying & Selling Your Home for Dummies Australian Edition
Author: Karin Derkley

Buying a home is the biggest financial transaction most people ever make, and buying an investment property is an increasingly popular wealth-creation strategy. Buying and Selling Your Home For Dummies discusses timing the market, working out how much you can afford, choosing the best location, renovating or buying off the plan, building a home, getting the best finance, purchase methods, working out when to sell, presenting your property for sale and working with real estate agents and other professionals.

Retail $39.95
REIQ Members $33.95

Inspecting a House

Inspecting a House: A guide for buyers, owners and renovators
Author: Carson Dunlop & Associates

Seasoned real estate inspectors Alan Carson and Robert Dunlop will help you master the techniques of professional home inspection. This all-inclusive guide, filled with clear and detailed illustrations, will show you:

- What to inspect yourself and what to leave to the experts
- Which materials are the most durable when it comes to gutters, exterior walls and roof
- How to check the fuse box or circuit breaker panel for trouble spots
- How to identify pipe materials used in plumbing systems and evaluate a septic system
- What you need to know about floors, doors, windows, walls, and much more

Inspecting a House is a valuable resource that will save you time, money and the endless frustrations of unforeseen home repairs.

Retail $34.95
REIQ Members $31.75

Everything You Need to Know (But Forget to Ask) When Buying Or Selling Property

Everything You Need to Know (But Forget to Ask) When Buying or Selling Property
Author: Mary Smits

When it comes to buying and selling real estate, knowledge is power and this book lets you in on the secrets. Everything You Need to Know (But Forget to Ask) When Buying or Selling Property is a concise, authoritative guide. In plain, simple language, real estate agent Mary Smits looks at the many issues that confront both buyers and sellers, including:

- choosing a home or investment property wisely
- negotiating to save money
- understanding the paperwork
- dealing with and choosing real estate agents
- preparing to sell your property
- moving home.

This book explains how to search for property on the internet and provides tips to help you use buying and selling tactics to your advantage and avoid potential traps. It also features useful checklists to take with you to inspections, along with sound, practical advice.

Retail $24.95
REIQ Members $22.45

Secrets of Young Achievers Exposed
Author: Dale Beaumont

In this book you will discover:

- What it takes to become a real success
- What you want to do with your life
- How to get motivated and stay motivated
- How to overcome criticism and discouragement
- What all super achievers have in common
- How to reach the top of any career fast
- The process of turning your dreams into reality

Retail $32.95
REIQ Members $29.95

Confessions of a Real Estate Agent

Confessions of a Real Estate Agent
Author: Terry Ryder

A rare insight into the hearts and minds of real estate agents from past experiences.

Retail $22.95
REIQ Members $20.65

Under The Hammer

Under The Hammer
Author: Geoff Buck & Sarah McFarlane

A collection of true tales, legends and unanticipated events of auctioneers and real estate agents

Special $19.95

Real Estate Agents & You!

Real Estate Agents & You!
Author: Warwick Austin

Real Estate Agents and You! will prove to be invaluable as a training resource for ethical agents, regardless of how long they have been plying their trade.

The book portrays a typical agent, Darren Dawson, whose interactions with his clients and customers in real life situations helps to illustrate the tactics that are commonly used by agents. Each chapter is followed by commentaries that provide a more detailed account of the issues discussed during the chapter.

Retail $29.95
REIQ Members $25.50

Brisbane House Styles 1880 to 1940 – A guide to the affordable house

Brisbane House Styles 1880 to 1940 – A guide to the affordable house
Author: Judy Gale Rechner

A comprehensive guide to identifying and dating housing styles which were popular in the Brisbane region from 1880 tom1940. Includes:
- Detailed research of historical records
- Street survey of suburban dwellings
- Multiple pictures of house exteriors
- Many plans of original dwellings
- Pictures and clues about select features
- Special attention to Workers’ Dwellings
- Illustrated glossary of technical terms
- Bibliography for reading and research

Retail $22.00
REIQ Members $19.80

Real Estate Confronts Reality

Real Estate Confronts Reality
Author: Toom Dooley, Stefan Swanepoel & Michael Abelson

Focuses on the reality in the real estate world – both present and future.

Retail $60.45
REIQ Members $54.40

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