Break into the brokerage business. Here is a step-by-step handbook for joining this elite group. Written by an accomplished mortgage broker with more than 15 years in the business and 2,000 deals to his credit, this book covers everything from whether or not real estate financing is the right career move, to how to master the skills necessary to be successful. • Overview of a day in the life of a mortgage broker—including the pros and cons of the career • A self-test to help readers determine if the brokerage business is right for them • Licensing and educational requirements, advice on successful networking, and basic mortgage information

Today there are more than 73 million homeowners in the United States-more than ever before in our history. The demand for residential mortgages is growing as more and more people set their sights on achieving the American dream. In addition, commercial mortgages, which finance apartment complexes, housing developments, office buildings, manufacturing plants, shopping malls, and so on are becoming ever more essential to the growth of our economy. In 2004, there was over $3.8 trillion in mortgage originations-an all-time record. At the very centre of all these transactions is a mortgage broker-the professional who arranges the financing that transforms these dreams into reality. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Mortgage Broker is a step-by-step guide to joining this elite group. Written by an accomplished mortgage broker with over 15 years in the business and 2,000 deals to his credit, this book covers everything from whether or not real estate financing is the right career move to how to master the necessary skills for success.

In real estate, it's a buyer's market—and here is the buyer's bible . . . Buying a home is the single most important financial move in most people's lives. This book covers a variety of topics including inspecting, evaluating, negotiating, financing, contracts, and legal issues. It also breaks down the roles of the key players and what these professionals, agents, brokers, and inspectors are responsible for—and when to go it alone. The thorough advice, covering everything from buying houses at auctions to what neighborhood to live in, will provide reassurance for every soon–to–be homeowner. • A necessary tool for those who plan to buy homes and even current homeowners in order to keep up with an ever changing market • Will be published in time for spring, when most people start looking into buying new homes • Covers a broad range of buying options and homeowner's needs

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Feel right at home with the real estate license exam To get your foot in the door of the competitive real-estate trade, your first port of call is passing your state exam. Real Estate License Exams For Dummies gives you the building blocks to help you succeed in order to get moving in this lucrative career. It’ll guide you through the latest information on contracts, deeds, appraisals, leasing, and mortgage types—plus four complete practice tests to make sure you know your way around the real thing. Written in a friendly, step-by-step style by expert instructor John A. Yoegel, it offers proven test-taking strategies and study techniques that will help you negotiate the big day and have you signing on the dotted line to make that first big sale in no time! Take 4 complete practice tests with answers Access real estate laws for all 50 states Get grounded in real estate terminology Study on-the-go with flashcards If you want to move quickly into your dream career, there’s really no better key than this trusted, bestselling guide!

It pays to be in the know about mortgages. An expanded and revised version of The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Mortgages, this essential volume covers everything homebuyers and re-financers need to know. Coverage includes an overview of the application process, overcoming qualification hurdles, finding the right type of loan, when and how to refinance to save money, and much more. * Contains the forms readers need as they move through the mortgage process, including a sample application, pre-qualification forms, re-finance worksheets, and mortgage payment and amortization tables * Expanded, larger-format edition * Features all the new, creative mortgage programs that have become popular