VARUN ISH NANDA PRESENTS
From Broke To Broker
Real Estate • Real Stories
ABOUT THE BOOK
9 Real Stories
From immigrant families to retirees, from heartbreak to triumph — these nine real-life journeys show how real estate isn’t just about houses. It’s about trust, healing, and purpose.
WHY THIS BOOK?
A Memoir, Not a Manual
This isn’t a real estate how-to. It’s a story of betrayal, resilience, and rediscovery told through the lives of nine families. It shows how real estate is really about people — not just property.
REAL IMPACT
Stories That Matter
Each chapter is a reminder that trust, dignity, and compassion can transform lives. These real stories challenge us to put humanity first — even in business.
AUTHOR’S JOURNEY
From Betrayal to Purpose
In 2015, a deal gone wrong left Varun Ish Nanda betrayed and broken. But that moment became the spark for a decade-long mission — to rebuild real estate on the foundation of honesty, compassion, and trust.
That mission grew into Nanda Realty, California’s first AI-powered boutique brokerage.
This book is the story of that transformation, told through nine raw client journeys.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
Perspective That Lasts
This book won’t just entertain you. It will challenge how you see success, purpose, and resilience. Each story is a reminder that behind every contract and every key is a human journey — and those journeys stay with you long after the final page.
RAW & HONEST
Unfiltered Stories
These chapters don’t hide behind polished success tales. They reveal the messy, emotional, and often painful realities behind real estate deals. From families on the brink of losing hope to clients finding healing through a home, these stories show the raw truth.
EASY TO READ
Made for Everyone
Written in simple, conversational language, the book is approachable for any reader — whether you’re in real estate, searching for inspiration, or simply love real stories of resilience. Short chapters make it perfect for late-night reflections or quick reading on the go.
WHAT READERS SAY
Not Just About Homes
From Broke to Broker is not a book about selling homes. It’s a book about reclaiming purpose when everything you believed in collapses.” — Lorraine C., Reedsy Reviewer
PRAISE
Gritty & Inspiring
Gritty, heartfelt, and unflinchingly honest… incredibly inspiring — a challenge to all of us to measure how well we put love for humanity first.” — Lorraine C.
HUMAN STORIES
Real People, Real Struggles
Families on the edge of losing everything. Immigrants chasing the dream. Grandparents searching for peace. These are the voices inside this book — authentic, emotional, unforgettable.
A LEGACY BOOK
Something to Keep & Share
This isn’t a book you read once and put away. It’s one you’ll revisit, underline, and gift to others — a collection of lessons that stay with you long after the last page.
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