“Let a team of real-life experts share their real estate wisdom along with heartwarming stories to show you how to achieve the dream of home ownership. I wish I had this information when I bought my first home. The good news for you? You can!”-Bob Burg, author of Endless Referrals and coauthor of The Go-Giver

There is a special category of life's firsts. First kiss. Driving for the first time. Going away to college. Starting your first job. Saying, “I do.” Having a child … All these unique moments bring significance to the story of your life. Whether you're from Calgary, Cocoa Beach, or any place in between, walking into your own home for the first time is just as magical.

Drawn from the real-life experiences of hundreds of thousands of first-time home buyers, Your First Home provides proven, practical guidance on how to:

Hire a great real estate agent

Determine what you can afford to buy

Secure the best financing

Recognize the right home for you

Craft a winning offer and negotiate with sellers

Spot serious issues at inspection

Close on your new home and maintain it

You'll also learn about successful creative financing strategies and ways to overcome less-than-perfect credit.

Gary Keller is founder of Keller Williams® Realty International, one of the largest real estate companies in North America with more than 75,000 associates. Along with his writing team of Dave Jenks and Jay Papasan, Gary coauthored two national bestsellers, The Millionaire Real Estate Agent and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, and collaborated on a third, FLIP.