Reviews
Motivating and Empowering
August 19, 2008 By P. Lovitt (Southern California)
"The Venus Approach to Real Estate Investing" is a wonderful tool to help women gain a better understanding about the world of real estate investing. I found it to be very empowering and motivating. The authors are obviously passionate about this field and are very positive about sharing their knowledge to help others. The life stories of eight other successful female real estate investors are told. I found their stories to be very inspiring. By reading their stories you learn about the good and the bad experiences that can come from real estate investing. There are many valuable lessons taught in this book. In addition to the wealth of information and inspiring stories, there are also books and websites listed so that one can greatly research further into this area.
Not having much information about real estate investing prior to reading this book, I really learned a lot. I also discovered that there are professional organizations for real estate investors. These groups provide additional resources, information and support to investors. One of the most important chapters in the book is 12, "The Million Dollar Not-To-Do List." Following the advice discussed in this section will help many women avoid the pitfalls that other people have experienced in this field. I highly recommend "The Venus Approach to Real Estate Investing." In today's economy it is important for women to use whatever tools they have at their disposal to be able to support themselves in a manner that is meaningful. The book stresses the importance of always maintaining respect and integrity when doing business. This is something that can apply to all areas of our lives. As a matter of fact, there are many ideas discussed that will help women succeed with anything that they chose to. I loved this, because I can apply many of these principles to my life right now, whether or not I choose to expand myself into the world of real estate investment. What a perfect gift this book will make for all women in your life!
The field of real estate can be a very profitable one, but what of women in the field?
July 11, 2008 - By Midwest Book Review(Oregon, WI USA)
The field of real estate can be a very profitable one, but what of women in the field? "The Venus Approach to Real-Estate Investing: America's Most Successful Women Real-Estate Investors Reveal It All: Trade Secrets, Stiletto Methods, and Motherly Love" is a compilation of stories and anecdotes from these agents as they tell their tales and give advice to any woman who is looking to break into the field. Answering many common questions about the difference between men and women in the field, getting fired, and how to succeed, "The Venus Approach to Real-Estate Investing" is a top pick for community library real estate collections.
A Motivational Book
June 23, 2008 - By Claudia Nehrkorn
First and foremost, this book is about encouragement. It gives women who have been wondering whether they have the requirements to succeed in the world of real-estate investing a push in the right direction. At the same time, it motivates women in general who have aspirations but are afraid to take the first baby steps towards fulfilling their dreams.
Some of the most successful women in real-estate investing share their compelling personal stories in an easy-to-read and entertaining manner. The book provides valuable links for anybody who wants to learn more about the different strategies that made these women thrive in their field.
I believe the book does a very good job at what it set out to do, that is describing a series of possibilities to women who may have never thought of investing in real estate. It gets you started. For more detailed and in-depth information, you will have to use the links provided or do your own research.
A Fresh Approach
June 16, 2008 - By Lourdes Gonzalez
There are so many Real Estate books out on the market today that standing out is quite the feat. Barbara Heil-Sonneck and S.A. Phillip's Venus Approach to the Real Estate Market focuses on the female perspective, bringing a fresh take to the genre. Whether it is your first venture into the real estate world, or you've been in the business for a while, you will undoubtedly find priceless information in these pages. As a woman who has only recently begun working in Real Estate, I have found this book to be incredibly helpful, supplying me with great insider tips and a solid, common sense approach tempered with inspirational often funny anecdotes. I recommend this book to anyone (man or woman, novice or seasoned pro) who is looking for a new perspective on the ever-changing, fast paced world of Real Estate Investing.
Venus Approach to Real Estate
April 13, 2008 - By Franci C. Edgerly (Saint Simons Island, GA)
The Venus Approach to Real-Estate Investing turned out to be an excellent book for me. I read lots of business books and too many of them lack heart and soul. Authors S.A. Philipp and Barbara Heil-Sonneck managed to offer both, along with some great analytical writing. The stories contributed by the women real estate investors are fun to read and tremendously inspiring. What makes this book interesting from a business perspective, however, is to learn to which extend our approach as women in real estate differs from that of our male competitors. And that we do indeed make great real estate investors. Right on! Franci Edgerly, CEO. www.vacations2discover.com
