When you go out into the world of real estate, you deal with professionals in all areas: Real Estate Agents, Lawyers, Valuers, Tradesman, Mortgage Brokers etc. These professionals practice their trade daily and usually get very good at it. I would suggest that any person going into the "real estate world" to buy or sell a house should educate themselves on the process, the tricks and some of the traps.
I found a few good practical books that are based on common sense, that are unbiased and simple to read. I strongly recommend any of these books:
- The Ultimate Guide to Real Estate - (John McGrath)
- Don't sign Anything - How to protect yourself from the tricks and traps of real estate(Neil Jenman)
- Real Estate Mistakes - How to avoid them How to save your money (Neil Jenman)
These are just a few books I have read and found useful. There are plenty of other books on the market. Just make sure they paint an unbiased view and are written by authors with practical experience in the industry.
All these books can be found in most good bookshops or on ebay.
Best of luck.
Comments by Dean Carver - Property Lawyer
Carver Lawyers - Sydney NSW
Phone (02) 9773 4550
