No other book will prepare readers for a career in real estate better than the third edition of this best-selling guide. Completely updated, it supplies up-to-the-minute information on everything readers need to achieve long-term satisfaction and success -- from passing the licensing exam to dealing with difficult people and situations. The book features new sections on the impact of technology, property disclosure laws, and changes in management practices and regulatory agencies -- not to mention the most effective methods for conducting business. Also included are the addresses and phone numbers of all state real estate commissions.