Joey Sheehan

Born into a family of prominent scientists, Joey Sheehan spent years in academia herself. She has a PhD in Chinese intellectual history from Harvard University, which published her acclaimed first book. In mid-life, she segued into residential real estate and built a second successful career on suburban Philadelphia's Main Line.

In OPEN HOUSE! Sheehan shares what she's learned about the real estate business during thirty years of serving clients. Pulling back the veil on an opaque industry, she reveals how things work behind the scenes for the two-thirds of Americans who rely on agents to sell or buy their homes. The book is organized around "Twelve Laws of Real Estate," which are illustrated with colorful anecdotes culled from Sheehan's own practice. There are many constructive tips and thoughtful warnings for both sellers and buyers because, in the end, real estate transactions require not friction but collaboration between the parties to it.