* I can get sellers market value and more.
* I strive for minimal selling time.
* I am committed to a seller's needs.
* I offer a solid and tangible marketing plan.
* I give only reality based pricing.
* I offer sellers advice on getting a home
ready for sale.
* I communicate and give progress reports
as agreed upon.
* I offer professional graduate
trained negotiating assistance.
* I am the sellers advocate all the way through
to the closing.
* I keep promises.
* I am accountable.
Print Ads
My firm, Baird & Warner, fills the local print ads! Your home will be featured in our exclusive Wednesday Journal and Pioneer Press sections. Even out-of-town buyers subscribe to these papers when they begin their home search in this area. Baird & Warner and myself will put your home in the Chicago Tribune's "open house" section. The print ads don't stop there. Many times we find that special homes with certain features need advertising in smaller specialty papers or magazines. This is all covered under the same one commission fee.
The Internet!
If you are somebody that is still in denial about the impact of the Internet on our daily lives... it is time to understand the facts. When I tell you that I have invested in some of the most technologically advanced marketing tools for digital photography and the internet all I am doing is taking my listings to where the buyers are and showing them your beautiful home. More than 80% of all homebuyers hop on the Internet to begin their home search.
Play along with me here for a minute: Lets pretend you are a couple with 2 children living in Lincoln Park in a nice townhouse. You are expecting your third child (in 4mos.) and the thought of dealing with three children in the city in this barely 1800 sq.ft. dwelling is keeping you awake at night. Now, one of you works full-time and travels at least 3 days a week. Here's the good part... how easy do you think it is for the other parent that takes care of the children to pack-up and go out to Oak Park/River Forest/Elmwood Park and look at homes with the realtor? It isn't easy at all and you better believe that parent is going to FIRST get on that BairdWarner.com or Realtor.com or Harmon Homes or Yahoo Classified and take a look at what is available! And, Seller, do you want them to not only see your listing but also see at least 10 beautiful interior pictures and an amazing virtual tour? Do you want them to read about the oak floors under your carpeting or that you just completely renovated your kitchen with everything from Wood Mode to Subzero to Dacor to polished granite and back to custom bamboo floors? Do you want them to be able to find you on more than 10 websites sometimes seeing you twice in one search?!?!?!? (I could go on!) Then you better call me and at least let me show you how I can truly and successfully market your home on the Internet!
Virtual Tours
Virtual tours offer buyers that search on the web a broad view of specific rooms within your home or condo. Virtual tours are included in the marketing of your home. Some homes are better captured with my still digital photography so that I can dictate the view. You will notice that not all listings have virtual tours and there are good reasons for this decision. Just ask and we can discuss if a virtual tour is right for your property.
Architectural Digital Photography
I have been using digital photography to promote my client's homes for almost 5 years and I recently upgraded all of my equipment. The key to showcasing your interior is in the wide-angle lens, the lighting and the patience. I personally take all of my listing photos, process them, and then load them on to this website. The listing details are all entered and written by me. When a buyer sees your listing with its beautiful exterior picture on any of the 10+ host sites mentioned above... an enticing link brings the buyer to this site where they can see more pictures, read more details and view the virtual tour. I have made it all sound so simple because to you... that is what this experience with me as your Realtor should be... simple, painless, and nothing short of perfect.
Pricing and Recommendations
My first visit to your home will be to help you realize the true worth of your home in today?s housing market. You will have a price in mind and that is good. I don't need to know what that price is. I go in more Oak Park/River Forest/Elmwood Park homes in one year than most people will step into in a lifetime. I will research and tell you what I think the list price of your home should be. Do you need to follow this price? NO. You are the seller. I only make the strong recommendation. All of this consultation is free. I will then show you how I plan to market your home and tell you what the one time commission cost will be. Baird & Warner and myself only get paid when your house closes and you hand the keys over to the new owner. I only want to get paid once and that is when I have guided you through the whole process.
Brochures
Don't ever take in-house brochures lightly. They are very important. That is why I construct and print my own brochures. Nobody can match the combination of my digital photography and quality printing. Buyers may see close to 10 homes in one day. They need something to remember your home above the others when they sit down at night to review what they have seen.
Contracts, Documents & Disclosures
Contracts are complicated, and intimidating. You don't want to go to a closing with some doubts. You will have the full benefit of my Oak Park, River Forest and Elmwood Park real estate experience and knowledge for a smooth and successful closing. I recommend that you do not sign on any dotted lines without asking me first.
I will make sure you conform to any and all Illinois statutory disclosure requirements. I will also inform you of any inspections that you should consider having done ahead of time to smooth the negotiating process with buyers, and to ensure a successful escrow and closing.
A List of Just Some of My More Recent Listings & Representations
724 N. Oak Park Ave., OP (A.S.I.D. '03 Showcase House)
1148 Schneider, OP (sold for 99% of list price)
1117 Rossell, OP (sold in one week)
317 N. Euclid, OP (sold for 100% of list price)
315 N. Euclid, OP (sold for 100% of seller demand)
926 N. Linden, OP (sold for 100% of list price)
929 N. Linden, OP (sold for 101% of list price)
934 N. Linden, OP (sold for 96% of list price)
835 N. Linden, OP (sold for 100% of seller demand)
1132 N. Grove, OP (sold for 98% of list price)
950 W. Augusta, OP(sold for 97.9% of list price)
1046 W. Thomas, OP (sold for 99% of seller demand)
1183 S. Elmwood, OP (sold for 96% of list price)
530 S. Clinton, OP (sold for 100% of list price)
216 N. Ridgeland, OP
1400 William, RF
846 Bonnie Brae, RF (sold for 98% of list price)
1322 Monroe, RF (sold for 100% of list price)
1139 Keystone, RF
622 Forest, RF
555 Ashland, RF (sold for 98.9% of list price)
919 Park, RF
550 Thatcher, RF
801 Clinton, RF (sold for 100% of list price)
You pay no up front costs for my services! So you can bet that I will work hard to get your home sold, for as much as this market will possibly bear. I will also work within your time frame and your needs. For example, sometimes it can be hard to sell and move out of your current home, and buy and move into a new home, all at the same time! I can help smooth this out.
Call or email me. Ask for a free In-Home Presentation. I will come to your Oak Park, River Forest and Elmwood Park home or office, and present you a plan that details exactly how I will market your home. There is absolutely no obligation so don't let this opportunity pass. It is part of my job as a top real estate agent to offer you this service.
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