Are you having any challenges getting potential first-time homebuyers to make the leap and buy a house? The struggling economy, uncertainty with lender credibility and longevity, and plummeting home prices in many markets have stalled a large number of would-be homeowners out of their processes.

Help is within your reach. Your First Home: The Proven Path to Home Ownership, a book by Keller Williams Founder Gary Keller, along with Dave Jenks and Jay Papasan, gives a compelling argument for anyone who pays rent to take the next step to home ownership. This book literally walks them through the process, addressing every single fear and concern that might be holding them back from buying.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading it myself, and I've been a homeowner since 1995 (we're in our third house and plan to stay put here). From the very first page, I found myself right back in that very first home we owned in Lafayette, Indiana, and smiled to myself when I thought about the improvements we made before selling it and moving to Longmont, Colorado. It is, after all, one of the most significant decisions we make in our lives. Consider buying this book for clients you want to move forward from indecision. Autograph it with a heartfelt note of encouragement in the front. Then, once they buy, remind them to "Pay it forward" by giving the book to a friend or loved one who also needs to consider buying.

It is, after all, a GREAT time to buy!

Visit www.YourFirstHomeBook.com for more information. Cost is $12 for a single book, and $10 each if you buy in blocks of 10. They also have a free download (be sure to scroll down) for conducting a "Your First Home" seminar!