SANTA CLARA, Calif.,
May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
Realtor.com® the Home of Home Search℠, today
announced the release of its first book, "The Essential First-Time
Home Buyer's Book," an extensive guide that gives home shoppers the
tips and advice they need throughout every stage of the home-buying
process.
Written by the seasoned editorial team at
realtor.com®, "The Essential First-Time Home Buyer's
Book" covers everything from the questions to ask to determine
whether you are ready to buy a home to how to save for a down
payment, the varying architectural styles and the six worst homes
for first-time buyers. The book also walks home shoppers through
the process of what to expect when they've made a decision to take
the home ownership plunge, dispels common myths, and offers a
glossary of common terms.
"Buying a home is not an impulse purchase, and in fact, is a
life-changing decision," said Judy
Dutton, realtor.com® editor. "In this book,
we don't overwhelm readers with obscure terms or a slew of
statistics. Instead, we offer actionable advice and realistic
solutions that break down the complex process of first-time home
buying to help the homebuyer feel confident, ask the right
questions and ultimately choose the right home for them."
Geared toward serious home buyers,
realtor.com® provides an approachable and
eye-catching experience by including pop-up boxes with fun facts,
charts, checklists, quizzes and more to provide an education yet
entertaining reading experience. In addition, readers will get
advice on:
- 5 things you should never say when buying a home
- 5 necessary questions to ask a real estate agent
- What to do if your appraisal came in low
- Rundown of a home inspection checklist
- 5 things never to say at the closing table
The book draws from articles written by the company's editorial
team, sourcing information from a network of experts, which
publishes more than a dozen real estate-related articles every day.
It is available for pre-sale on Amazon and eBook (Kindle
$9.99) on May
1, 2019 and will be released in paperback on June 1, 2019 for $14.99.
Here's what the experts are saying about
realtor.com®'s "The Essential First-Time Home
Buyer's Book":
"If you only read one book about buying your first home,
realtor.com's 'Essential First-Time Home Buyer's Book' is
definitely worth your time. Informative and thorough, the book not
only demystifies the entire buying process but helps you avoid the
costly mistakes many buyers make simply because they neglect to ask
the right questions. After reading this, my only regret is that I
didn't write it myself. It's that good." — Dolly Lenz, New York
City-based real estate broker at Dolly Lenz Real Estate
LLC
"Insightful, easy to understand, and filled with practical
knowledge, 'The Essential First-Time Home Buyer's Book' should be
in the hands of anyone even considering buying a home. It's a
straight-talking guide through the entire real estate process, from
dreaming about owning a home, to moving your furniture into
it. I've been buying and selling properties for nearly 25
years, and found the savvy tips on avoiding pitfalls and navigating
through negotiations to be invaluable. It's a
comprehensive guide that makes the daunting experience of
purchasing real estate completely manageable and attainable; how I
wish I had this book when I was buying my first house!" —
Jennifer Farrell, television host
and real estate expert
"This book is a must-read for any home buyer. 'The Essential
First-Time Home Buyer's Book' walks readers through the whole
home-buying process, explaining the things that pop up along the
way. Things like 'contingencies' and 'title insurance', or even
what to expect in 'escrow.' They don't teach this stuff in
school! That is one of the main points I drive home in my real
estate books and when I do a TV appearances. The most important
thing a home buyer can do is learn about the process before they
start. With this book, an educated home buyer can house hunt with
confidence, and will save themselves thousands of dollars in the
process." — Michael
Corbett, real estate expert, host/producer "Extra!" and
"Extra!'s Mansions and Millionaires," author of "Find It, Fix It,
Flip It"
About realtor.com®
Realtor.com®, The Home of Home Search℠, offers an
extensive inventory of for-sale and rental listings, and access to
information, tools and professional expertise that help people move
confidently through every step of their home journey. It pioneered
the world of digital real estate 20 years ago, and today is the
trusted resource for home buyers, sellers and dreamers by making
all things home simple, efficient and enjoyable.
Realtor.com® is operated by News Corp [NASDAQ: NWS,
NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc. under a perpetual
license from the National Association of REALTORS®. For more
information, visit realtor.com®.
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