Buyer & Seller Services
Buyers As Your Agent I Will:
- Make sure you get a good deal on your new home and help you avoid costly mistakes.
- Answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.
- Research neighborhoods
- Assure that you see all the properties in the area that meet your criteria.
- Schedule showings
- Help narrow your search
- Prepare the offer
- Handle the negotiation
- Schedule the home inspection
- Work with your attorney
- Keep your lender informed
- Help you find a mover
- Attend the closing to make sure everything goes smoothly
- Keep in touch with you after you move in to your new home
Let's Get Started Finding Your Naperville Area Home
- Create custom home searches
- Receive email notifications of new listings
- Save favorite properties
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- Determine a comfortable monthly budget for your new purchase, including down payment and monthly payment.
- Find a loan program that meets your needs and get pre-qualified (preferably pre-approved).
- Choose a REALTOR® that you trust and who understands your needs.
- Determine what neighborhood best matches your needs.
- Identify important features you need your new home to have.
Sellers As Your Agent I Will:
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Prepare a market analysis (CMA) and suggest a listing price
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Market your home extensively to buyers and agents online and through traditional media
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Respond promptly to all inquiries
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Show your home to prospective buyers
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Host Realtor and public open houses
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Negotiate top dollar for your home
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Work with your attorney
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Coordinate the transaction from contract to closing
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Help you find your next home
My Online Marketing Pledge
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I will submit your property to multiple Web sites on the Internet including REALTOR.com®
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I will include multiple photos in marketing your property online and a sophisticated virtual tour.
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Each online listing will include detailed information about your property for buyers to view
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Each site that features your property will include multiple ways to inquire about your property
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Inquires about your property will be responded to in a timely manner
Your Home Will Be Advertised Online At:
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REALTOR.com®
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ColdwellBanker.com
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ColdwellBankerOnline.com
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Google.com
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Yahoo.com
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Zillow.com
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Trulia.com
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Oodle.com
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ChicagoTribune.com
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ChicagoSunTimes.com
- Craigslist.com
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Vast.com
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Kijiji.com
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LiveDeal.com
5 Keys To Selling Your Home
1. Make home improvements to maximize your home's value. A fresh coat of paint, new countertops, new carpet or hardwood flooring can make a huge impact.
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2. Price Your Home Competitively. Buyers are looking for value. Buyers spend an average of 6 months looking online before seeing a home in person. Buyers comparison shop extensively before making an offer. Stand out from your competitors by pricing your home right and your home will be the one to receive the offers.
3. Make your home a "Showcase Home" on REALTOR.com®.
Showcase Homes get more exposure than standard listings. 86% of online buyers look for homes on REALTOR.com®.
4. Virtual Tour: (click here for a sample tour).
According to research, a Virtual Tour is in the top 3 of requested items for online listings. Don't have Buyers skip over your home because there is no Virtual Tour.
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Fast response to Buyer questions is critical. This is where having the right agent is very important. Studies show that online Buyers want a response to the requests for information within 1 hour. Those studies show that agents typically take 24 - 48 hours to respond to online buyers because they are not at a computer when the online lead comes in. The result is the buyer loses interest and the seller's home showing opportunity is lost.
To overcome this obstacle use an agent that employs technology like LeadRouter and Blackberry. LeadRouter routes web site inquiries from real estate sites including REALTOR.com®, AOL, and MSN directly to an agent’s phone. Blackberry and similar cell phone technology give agents instant access to email. An agent with LeadRouter and Blackberry will receive online buyer inquiries immediately and be able to respond via email instantly.
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