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• ? avoid being trapped in a bad deal ?
• ? pick the right real estate agent to help you meet your goals ?
• ? deal with challenges during your search and until closing ?
• ? successfully navigate a landscape of erratic interest rates ?
• ? maximize the value of your investment ?

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Fully revised and expanded, the classic guide to negotiating every aspect of any real estate transaction

Real estate guru Bob Irwin breaks down all the common negotiating "tips and traps" when it comes to buying and selling in real estate. Beginning with the golden rule of real estate--everything is negotiable--the all-new third edition of this easy-to-read guide helps homeowners and investors like you maximize profits by avoiding the common pitfalls standing in the way of getting the deal you want. Fully updated for real estate investors in any economic climate, this comprehensive guide delivers useful tools for every step along the way along with rock-solid advice for sellers and buyers on:

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