From The Kitchen Table to The Closing Table (Paperback)

Paperback. Buying or selling a home is never just about the house.There are numbers to consider, contracts to understand, decisions to make, and emotions that have a way of showing up when you least expect them. Most people only go through the process a handful of times in their lives. Real estate professionals do it every day.From Kitchen Table to Closing Table gives buyers and sellers a practical look at what actually happens along the way-and what they should understand before making one of life's biggest financial decisions.Drawing on nearly four decades in real estate, Lesley Lambert explains the process in plain English, shares the things experienced agents know that consumers often don't, and offers straightforward guidance on: Choosing the right real estate professionalPricing and preparing a home for saleUnderstanding offers, contingencies, inspections, and appraisalsFinancing and pre-approvalBuyer representation and compensationNegotiating without letting emotion take overWhat to expect between contract and closingThis is not a promise that every transaction will go perfectly.Because real estate rarely goes perfectly.But with good information, realistic expectations, and the right people in your corner, it can go a whole lot more smoothly. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…