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  • As Is

  • An Insider's Guide to Real Estate
  • By: Joan Herlong
  • Narrated by: Lauren Berst
  • Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (5 ratings)

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As Is

By: Joan Herlong
Narrated by: Lauren Berst
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Real Estate is More Than You See on HGTV

Real estate isn’t just about beautiful houses and nice people. It’s a serious business that deals with the most valuable asset most of us will ever own. Unfortunately, the bulk of most people’s knowledge of real estate is comprised of what they watch on House Hunters—which is more like a fairy tale than a professional transaction. As Is: An Insider's Guide to Real Estate was written to bring a dose of actual reality to the real estate business.

As Is was penned by Joan Herlong, a top-selling South Carolina Realtor and small business owner with over 30 years of experience helping home buyers and sellers make educated, informed decisions and wise investments. In this lighthearted-yet-informative book, she pulls back the curtain on the real estate “profession,” revealing everything you need to know about real estate but never thought to ask. From how to choose the most effective agent, to how your listing price can help to advertise your home, to how to find a house you won’t just fall in love with, but love living in, Herlong shares the secrets to navigating the often confusing world of real estate and coming out a winner. Packed with hilarious true stories gleaned from 30 years in the trenches, this funny and informative book will empower you with everything you need to know about real estate, whether you’re a buyer, a seller, or considering a career in the field and hoping to do it the right way.

©2023 Joan Herlong (P)2023 Advantage Media Group, Inc.
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Great book!

I very much enjoyed this book. It’s a great read for buyers, sellers and agents.

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Brilliant

I’m one of the lucky ones! I get to work with Joan as a Broker Associate. After reading this book (in 1 day) I feel an even larger sense of pride. A captivating and easy read. Her humor is like no one else I’ve ever met. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her for 5 years and I’ve been in the business 27. I’ve learned more in these 5 years being part of her company and the Sotheby’s brand and excelled professionally beyond my imagination. She is a force and a genuine person. Reading this book will only make your smarter. Disclosure: You may end up with sore abs from laughing.

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Entertaining and insightful

I work alongside real estate agents daily and have always been intrigued by the business, so I gave this book a listen. The narrator was great and it felt like I could hear the authors tone in it. Lots of great insight and bits of wisdom that mirror some great books I have previously read on leadership. It was a quick read, entertaining, and hard to quit when it was over. Joan’s take on an “as is” sale was unexpected and greatly appreciated. I recently bought an “as-is” home and I wish now that the sellers agent had Joan’s mentality on this. Altogether, I really enjoyed this book and I highly recommend!

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