Feel Like a CLIENT, NOT a Commission!

Residential real estate services from an experienced real estate professional, Illinois Licensed Real Estate Agent, and Realtor, servicing buyers and sellers primarily in Elmhurst and DuPage County. 

 Home Sellers Don't be BOUGHT

I always educate my homeseller prospects about a deceptive practice called Buying Listings and how it will hurt them in the long run.  Extended market times, multiple price reductions, and the belief that there is a problem with the property are a few of the major ones. 

When agents over-price a home, they usually have a reason.  Either, they give in to a seller who wants too much for the home.  They lack confidence in their ability get the listing otherwise.  They have an inferior marketing plan, or they just want to get the listing only to reduce the price later.  None of these reasons are going to help you sell your home.                                     

Remember, your home's value is not determined by a real estate agent.  It is mearly calculated buy one.  The value is detemined by what the market will bear.  In other words, your home is worth what a buyer in today's market is willing to pay for it. More

Keep Your Home Showing Ready

When selling a home, you should keep the property ready to show at a moment's notice.  It is not that hard really.  When you take something out, put it back.  Use some common sense.  As a buyer, how would you want the property to look?  It does not have to look like a model home, but it should be neat and tidy.  Odors and uncleanliness are the biggest complaints made by homebuyers.  Here are some simple things that will help you keep the property ready to show.  More