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Tips from the Tops
Esther Muller- Co-Founder of the Academy for Continuing Education and Master Coach
196 Pages   PB   5.5 x 8.5 Dimension   © 2009
US:  $14.00, CANADA: $21.00
(plus shipping and applicable tax)
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The book in a nutshell:
What you need to know about buying and selling
Co-operative and Condominium Apartments.
About the author:
As co-founder of the Academy for Continuing Education and master coach, Esther Muller has been educating real estate professionals for over fifteen years. Her incisive thoughts and perceptive ideas have distinguished her as an authority and often quoted spokesperson on industry issues. Ms. Muller is a graduate of Brooklyn College.
She is an adjunct professor at the Graduate School of Business at Touro College. In addition to her expertise in the real estate market, she is an acclaimed lecturer on entrepreneurship, real estate investing and is a fierce advocate of quality education.

Real Estate Confronts the Future, 1st Edition
Stefan Swanepoel - Chairman of RealtyU; Real Estate Buyers Agent Council; RealSure; Genutec Business Solutions. Tom Dooley - TWD & Associates; Real Estate Buyers Council ISBN-10: 0324232314  |  ISBN-13: 9780324232318 262 Pages   HB   6-3/8x9-1/4 Dimension   © 2005
List Price:  $29.95, Your Price: $26.96 (plus shipping and applicable tax)

The book in a nutshell:
Real Estate Confronts the Future by Swanepoel and Dooley delivers keen insights to 20 critical trends that are directly and will dramatically affect changes in the real estate industry during the next 10 years! Like previous "best sellers," this sequel is sure to generate a buzz in the real estate industry with individual chapters from 20 well-known and highly-qualified experts in the real estate industry. Among the many timely topics to be covered are commissions and the commission structure, VOWs (Virtual Office Websites), tax laws, technology integration, telecommunications, online education, investment opportunities of tomorrow, and much more. Both Swanepoel and Dooley are recognized as leading visionaries in the U.S. real estate industry. Real Estate Confronts the Future is a "must have" crystal ball every real estate professional in this rapidly changing industry needs to know what the future holds for real estate.

Essentials of Real Estate Economics
Dennis J. McKenzie, Richard M. Betts
5th Edition ISBN-10: 0324187440 ISBN-13: 9780324187441 ©2006 Available Now
List Price:  $48.95, Your Price: $44.06 (plus shipping and applicable tax)

The book in a nutshell.
Completely updated and one of the most direct and practical approaches to presenting the factors that cause real estate value to change, McKenzie and Betts have updated the fifth edition while adding graphics and coverage of contemporary topics. This text works well for individuals with little or no background in formal economics, providing current information needed for a successful course in real estate economics for real estate agents, appraisers, and investors.

Real Estate Investment
John P. Wiedemer, Joseph E. Goeters
6th Edition ISBN-10: 0324143923 ISBN-13: 9780324143928 ©2003 Available Now
List Price:  $55.95, Your Price: $50.36 (plus shipping and applicable tax)

The book in a nutshell:
The goal of Real Estate Investment, 6e, is to describe investing in a concise and practical way by explaining the factors and analysis involved in making investments wisely. A new section on computer-aided analysis is included to emphasize the use of a computer in preparing a proper analysis of an investment opportunity. The tax laws and regulations applicable to investing are also discussed in this text by two highly respected authors in the real estate field.

Real Estate Brokerage: A Guide to Success
Dan Hamilton, 1st Edition ISBN-10: 0324379463
ISBN-13: 9780324379464 ©2007 Available Now
List Price:  $46.95, Your Price: $42.26 (plus shipping and applicable tax)

The book in a nutshell.
Designed to meet the requirements of a real estate brokerage course, this new book concentrates on successful and innovative recruiting and retention strategies — the main focus of any viable real estate enterprise. As an increasing number of salespersons want more of the commission and want more services provided by the brokerage firm, Hamilton addresses the issue of survival for the real estate brokerage. Real-life case studies, group discussions and analysis applications throughout help equip users with the tools needed to establish and manage a successful real estate brokerage.

Real Estate: An Introduction to the Profession
Charles J. Jacobus - REEA Distinguished Instructor, Lawyer, DREI, CREI, Houston Community College
ISBN-10: 032430563X  |  ISBN-13: 9780324305630
496 Pages   Paper Bound   8 1/2 x 10 7/8 Dimension   © 2006   Available Now  
List Price:  $50.95, Your Price: $45.86 (plus shipping and applicable tax)

The book in a nutshell:
This is a paperback and condensed version of Real Estate Principles. It prepares students to take the real estate licensing examination. This best-selling book introduces the fundamentals of real estate through a down to earth writing style with abundant examples throughout.

Real Estate Principles and Practices, 7th Edition
Arlyne Geschwender - Randall School of Real Estate
ISBN-10: 0324187475  |  ISBN-13: 9780324187472
400 Pages   Paper Bound   8 1/2 x 10 7/8 Dimension   © 2004   Available Now  
List Price:  $38.95, Your Price: $35.06 (plus shipping and applicable tax)

The book in a nutshell:
Written in a friendly tone and accessible reading level, this text takes a more realistic and practical approach than its competitors. It is uniquely organized and follows the natural sequence of events in a real estate transaction, allowing the reader to more easily understand not only the terminology of real estate, but also how a real estate transaction transpires.

Residential Transactions: A Guide to Real Estate CD-ROM, 1st Edition
Joseph E. Goeters - Houston Community College
ISBN-10: 0324188676  |  ISBN-13: 9780324188677
NB   © 2003   Available Now  
List Price:  $13.95, Your Price: $12.56 (plus shipping and applicable tax)

The book in a nutshell:
This multimedia guide portrays the residential real estate transaction from beginning to end. The interactive functions allow users to navigate through the transaction by following Pete and Paula through the intricacies of purchasing a home. As a result, the user gains a full understanding of what needs to be accomplished when buying or selling a home. From the writing of a contract, to closing the transaction, this CD illustrates the entire process through a creative use of video/audio, anecdotal comments, a pro/con feature of each aspect and an explanation of real estate terms.

Practical Real Estate Math, 2nd Edition
Betty J. Armbrust
Hugh H. Bradley
John W. Armbrust
ISBN-10: 0324143605  |  ISBN-13: 9780324143607
306 Pages   Paperbound   © 1995   Available Now  
List Price:  $43.95, Your Price: $39.56 (plus shipping and applicable tax)

The book in a nutshell:
This practical and useful arithmetic text helps students — particularly those having trouble with math — learn the fundamentals of real estate math. The book's relaxed, easy-to-understand style helps anxiety-ridden students calm down and focus on the subject. Beginning with a review of basic mathematics, the text guides students through real estate calculations, applications, and prorations.

Real Estate Decisions, 1st Edition
Don Epley - Washington State University
Joseph Rabianski - Georgia State University
Richard Haney, Jr. - Texas A&M University
ISBN-10: 0324143613  |  ISBN-13: 9780324143614
560 Pages   Hardbound   8" x 10" Dimension   © 2002   Available Now  
List Price:  $101.95, Your Price: $91.76 (plus shipping and applicable tax)

The book in a nutshell:
This text introduces the fundamentals of real estate in a need-to-know, decision-making format, covering related topics such as commercial lending, development, and future trends in the real estate market. Technology (Internet activities, Excel activities, etc.) is integrated into the chapters and activities to enhance its relevance.

Real Estate, 13th Edition
James D. Shilling - University of Wisconsin
ISBN-10: 0324143796  |  ISBN-13: 9780324143799
736 Pages   Hardbound   8x10 Dimension   © 2002   Available Now   List Price:  $111.95, Your Price: $100.76 (plus shipping and applicable tax)

The book in a nutshell:
This book is written and designed for anyone seeking a clear understanding of the many decisions involved in real estate. The intent is to create a mind set that will make it easier for the reader to understand the world of real estate, and how change and real estate values interact. The material is in four major parts covering important components of the decision-making process: value analysis; market dynamics and property development; finance; and law and brokerage. This edition makes Real Estate the longest continuously published book in real estate.

 

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LASER DIMENSION
MASTER (#3338)

This ultrasonic measuring tool with laser aimer/pointer is an impressive device!
Use the Laser Dimension Master for indoor measurements up to 50 feet with 99% accuracy. Or, use the laser pointer alone. Get an instant digital readout displayed in Feet-Inches or Meters.

Includes:
User's Guide Card
Long-life Batteries
Full One-Year Warranty

$39.95
(Shipping: $7.95
Tax additional, if
applicable )

QUALIFIER PLUS
IIIFX (#3430)


Advanced residential real estate finance calculator with cash flow and complete buyer qualifying.
The Qualifier Plus IIIFX is the ideal tool for real estate investors, agents and mortgage lenders. In addition to both common and advanced real estate finance problems, it calculates multiple cash flows and internal rate of return (IRR), as well as net present and net future values (NPV/NFV). Provide fast and accurate investment solutions, without complicated formulas.

Includes:
Protective Slide Cover
Quick Reference Guide
Full-Sized User's Guide
Pocket User's Guide
Long-Life Batteries
Full One-Year Warranty

$79.95
(Shipping: $7.95
Tax additional, if
applicable )