Mortgage banking is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. In the next few years, home purchases are expected to run into the trillions, creating more opportunity than ever for people seeking a career in this profitable industry. Real estate author, columnist, and veteran mortgage banker David Reed offers practical advice on licensing and educational requirements, as well as valuable guidance on the different career options available as a mortgage broker, mortgage banker, correspondent mortgage banker, and more.

A reliable mortgage broker is in constant demand and never short on business in any economic condition. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average income of mortgage brokers is $43,210. The mortgage brokering business is one of the fastest growing occupations in America today, yet the financial success rate for these new brokers is dismal. It is estimated that less than 30 percent of new mortgage brokers ever become financially successful. Virtually all mortgage brokers are paid strictly on commission, so there is little motivation for the company to help you succeed. You need the proper training to be prepared. This new book will provide you with a road map to financial success. You will learn how NOT to make the big mistakes most new brokers make, how to put a loan package together, how to find borrowers, how and what to charge, how to guarantee your fee, how to make buyers and sellers happy, and how to quickly and easily locate the best deals for your customers. Additionally, this book provides you with information on licensing and exam fees, the expenses of doing business, your vehicle and insurance coverage, sales techniques, simple methods to get hundreds of referrals, software programs that make running your business effortless, the private mortgage segment, the commercial market, secrets to using the Internet, realtors, online tools and ideas, mortgage technology tips, Internet leads, building partnerships, and much more. We also spent thousands of hours interviewing, e-mailing, and communicating with hundreds of todays most successful mortgage brokers. This book is a compilation of their secrets and proven, successful ideas. If you are interested in learning hundreds of hints, tricks, and secrets on how to earn a high, consistent income as a broker, this book is for you. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president's garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

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

Thinking about a career as a residential mortgage loan officer? Our Manual provides loan officer training and mortgage broker training for individuals at every level of the mortgage industry-from basic training for those just starting out

Here he offers advice on topics such as: selecting the right VA lender; finding an agent in a town where there are few veterans; getting the best interest rate; refinancing VA loans; and, getting advice on VA loans while on active duty.

This invaluable resource provides you with tools and techniques to make big money by prospecting For-Sale-By-Owner properties. According to the National Association of Realtors, 86% of new real estate agents don’t make it past their first year. The majority give up due to frustration and the overwhelming start-up costs involved in the industry. However, there is an untapped resource that will help agents take their careers to new heights?the For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) listing. Author John Maloof has built a stellar career by farming FSBOs. He made six figures his first year as a real estate agent using his prospecting plan. Now, in The Real Estate Agent's Guide to FSBOs, he shows other agents how they can do the same. Using these proven techniques, agents will learn how to: find FSBOs approach a prospect make a listing presentation that will convince even the most reluctant homeowner handle rejections formulate a marketing plan service listings build a referral base stage open houses close the sale Complete with Internet resources and a sample resume and log sheet, The Real Estate Agent's Guide is the one book that will show new agents and experienced realtors alike how to make more money than they ever thought possible.

In a perfect world, real estate agents would work only with prospective home buyers who have preapproved financing, and sellers who are fully aware of their property's title status. In reality, Realtors can do everything right to get listings, present houses, and make deals... only to have them fall thought at the last minute. Saving the Deal ives readers proactive tips and valuable advice that will help save them the pain and heartache- not to mention the cost- that comes from losing a deal.

No investment strategy has created more millionaires than real estate . . . even in less-than-stellar markets. This new edition of the bestselling Are You Dumb Enough to be Rich? empowers readers to take their first steps toward real estate investing. The book walks readers through a special 120-day plan for starting down the road to real estate wealth. Barnett gives readers the information and resources they need to find the neighborhoods with the most potential, avoid the common pitfalls of real estate investment, and build personal and professional credibility.The new edition includes exciting trends and opportunities to take advantage of, changes in specific state laws . . . even ways to actually profit from a downturn! In addition, the book now includes Barnett's new "Hot Mapping" system for figuring out where to invest.Too many real estate books focus on stories and unrealistic examples of how other people became rich. Are You Dumb Enough to be Rich? offers real strategies for people wishing to make smart, low-risk investments. Straightforward and easy-to-follow, this book demonstrates that anyone can make money – lots of it! – in real estate.

With its practical guidelines and real-world examples, this book takes readers through all the many different opportunities and challenges they're likely to face. The new edition features chapters on how the profession is evolving, including how today's professionals are using technology to make their jobs easier and more lucrative.

A stress-free guide to caring for your biggest investment. For many new homeowners, the euphoria that comes with buying the perfect new house can soon turn into total panic. First-time buyers often feel overwhelmed by the amount of maintenance their new home requires—not to mention the nasty problems and surprises that seem to be lurking around every corner (and in every wall). Finally, author and real estate guru Sid Davis provides the antidote for the common worries that plague every new owner. From easy repairs to seemingly insurmountable projects, readers will discover sanity-saving advice on: • improving roofing, siding, walkways, and driveways • fixing or replacing appliances and fixtures • refinancing tips and traps • reducing the costs of home ownership and maintenance • lowering property taxes • working with contractors and not getting taken • insurance tips • budgeting for the unexpected Owning a home should be exciting, not terrifying. Now with this reassuring guide, novice homeowners can experience all of the joy, and none of the trepidation, that comes with having a place of their own.