Buyer Feedback: Why I Give Feedback and How it Benefits My Buyers - 07/29/11 08:09 PM
I read lots of opinions here on Active Rain about the value (or lack thereof) of giving and asking for buyer feedback.  It seems many agents believe that giving feedback after showings somehow compromises their buyers...
I don't believe this to be true.  I believe the reason it is hard to get buyer feedback is general agent laziness...
I always give feedback. Here is why:
It is the polite thing to do.  The seller of the home cleared out for the showing.  They cleaned up their house (hopefully), and made it look nice.  They may have even lit a candle.  The least I can do is let them know … (12 comments)

Sunday Afternoon at The Apple Store in Downtown Naperville - 07/26/11 04:43 PM
 -the Apple Store in Naperville looks modern inside and out...
 
I wasn't really shopping.  I was curious...
I was hanging out with my father-in-law Dave on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
We were in downtown Naperville.  Our wives were shopping, so Dave and I had some time to kill...
Naperville's Downtown is a great place to bring visitors.  There is so much to do...
"Do you want to check out the Apple Store?" I asked.
"Sure," my father-in-law answered.
A great addition to the downtown, I had hoped to visit the Naperville's Apple Store since it opened, but never stopped in...
I also have never owned an Apple product.  Yet.  But I am curious. 
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5 Phrases I Use to Get More Price Reductions - 07/17/11 10:22 PM
I don't believe in "scripts", per se...
The idea of them seems wrong. 
However, after 6 years of selling real estate, I find myself using certain phrases while communicating with my sellers regarding price reductions.
Here are 5 phrases I commonly use when dealing with price reductions:
"What would you sell your home for today?"  The ultimate question.  How much do you want to sell your home for? "We are close."  This is the proverbial "carrot on the stick".  I only say it if it is true, however, it is versatile.  Can be changed to "We are getting closer." "The biggest mistake most sellers … (60 comments)

You want me to sell your car? - 07/16/11 12:21 PM
I didn't recognize the number when my phone rang two weeks ago.
It was Sunday morning.  I was reading my paper and enjoying my coffee, but I picked up the phone anyway...
The call was from a man I hadn't spoken with in over two years.  He had moved his family to China for a job opportunity.  It turns out he wasn't coming back.
That is why he called me.
"I am ready to sell my house," he said.  "But I want to sell it furnished.  We have lots of nice furniture.  Oh, and I want you to sell my BMW … (16 comments)

Handling Unmotivated Sellers - 07/10/11 02:46 PM
Most of my customers do a great job selling their home. 
They understand pricing.  Their home is almost always available for showings.  They keep it clean and clutter free.  Some even light scented candles during showings...
These are the good sellers.  Most of them have happy endings.
Unfortunately, with some sellers it doesn't go so smoothly...
Showings are hard to schedule.  Messy homes.  Cancelled appointments.
I am working with a challenging seller right now.  I am not sure she really wants to sell...
She just called and canceled today's showing.  She also cancelled next week's open house.  She seemed to have no regret.  No disappointment at the loss … (6 comments)

Lehigh Station Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Aurora Illinois Real Estate - 07/08/11 05:14 PM
Lehigh Station Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Aurora Illinois Real Estate

-Lehigh Station, Aurora on a warm summer day...

Lehigh Station, a large subdivision of townhomes located just west of Rte. 59, is located conveniently on Aurora's border with Naperville...
The homes at Lehigh Station have plenty of space, large decks, basements, and two car attached garages.  They are also close to the Route 59 train station and very reasonably priced...
Lehigh Station is located in Indian Praire School District 204...
-summer afternoon at Lehigh Station, Aurora...
 
Activity in Second Quarter 2011
Homes Sold:  8
Average Sales Price:  $185,875
Homes Currently for Sale:  10
Average Asking Price:  $204,130
 
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Springhill Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate - 07/08/11 03:44 PM
Springhill Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate
-a sunny spring afternoon in Springhill, Naperville...
Springhill, on Naperville's north side, is set only a mile or so from Naperville's train station and downtown.  In spite of it's great location, Springhill offers some of the lowest prices in Naperville.
Located in Naperville School District 203, the homes in Springhill sit on modest but wooded lots mixed between playgrounds and parks...-a clear blue sky at Springhill, Naperville...
 
Activity in Second Quarter 2011
Homes Sold:  6
Average Sales Price:  201,250
Homes Currently for sale:  9
Average Asking Price:  $221,611
 
Springhill First Quarter 2011 Market Report 2010 Springhill Market Report2009 Springhill Market Report 
 
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Lakewood Crossing Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate - 07/08/11 11:35 AM
Lakewood Crossing Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate
 -a home in Lakewood Crossing, Naperville on beautiful summer day...
The Lakewood Crossing subdivision in Naperville is a neighborhood with moderately priced homes in a nice location.  The homes have 3 or 4 bedrooms and two car garages.  Most have basements...
Lakewood Crossing is in Indian Prairie School District 204...
-summertime in Lakewood Crossing, Naperville...
 
Activity in Second Quarter 2011
Homes Sold:  3
Average Sales Price:  $281,033
Homes Currently for sale:  4
Average Asking Price:  $280,225
 
Lakewood Crossing First Quarter 2011 Market ReportLakewood Crossing 2010 Market ReportLakewood Crossing 2009 Market Report 
 
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Woods of Bailey Hobson Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate - 07/08/11 11:10 AM
Woods of Bailey Hobson Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate
-a warm summer morning at the Woods of Bailey Hobson, Naperville.....
The Woods of Bailey Hobson in Naperville, located just minutes from the downtown, has heavily wooded lots and beautiful homes...
The Woods of Bailey Hobson is in Naperville's School District 203.
-a nicely manicured yard in the Woods of Bailey Hobson...

 
Activity in Second Quarter 2011
Homes Sold:  1
Average Sales Price:  $705,000
Homes Currently for Sale:  2
Average Asking Price:  $824,450
 
Woods of Bailey Hobson First Quarter 2011 Market ReportWoods of Bailey Hobson 2010 Market Report Woods of Bailey Hobson 2009 Market Report 
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Hobson Village Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate - 07/07/11 04:39 PM
Hobson Village Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate
-a warm fall afternoon in Hobson Village, Naperville...
The Hobson Village subdivision, located just minutes from Naperville's wonderful downtown, has niced sized homes on wooded lots. 
Hobson Village is located in Naperville School District 203... 
 
-Hobson Village, Naperville on an afternoon in spring...
Activity in Second Quarter 2011
Homes Sold:  2
Average Sales Price:  $333,500
Homes Currently for Sale:  2
Average Asking Price:  $504,450
 
Hobson Village First Quarter 2011 Market ReportHobson Village 2010 Market ReportHobson Village 2009 Market Report 
 
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River Run Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate - 07/06/11 11:53 AM
River Run Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate
-a beautiful cleard day in River Run, Naperville...
The River Run subdivision, located in southern Naperville, offers large homes in a beautiful neighborhood.  River Run is located in Indian Prairie School District 204...-the back of a home in River Run, Naperville...
 
Activity in Second Quarter 2011
Homes Sold:  6
Average Sales Price:  $582,500
Homes Currently for sale:  20
Average Asking Price:  $633,537
 
River Run First Quarter 2011 Market ReportRiver Run 2010 Market Report River Run 2009 Market Report 
 
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Tall Grass Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate - 07/06/11 11:29 AM
Tall Grass Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate
-a home in Tall Grass, Naperville on a nice summer afternoon...
The Tall Grass subdivision, located in southwestern Naperville, offers large homes on well kept lots.  Tall Grass is located in Indian Prairie School District 204...
-Tall Grass, Naperville on a warm sunny day...
 
Activity in Second Quarter 2011
Homes Sold:  11
Average Sales Price:  $510,800
Homes Currently for Sale:  31
Average Asking Price:  $652,577
 
Tall Grass First Quarter 2011 Market ReportTall Grass 2010 Market Report Tall Grass 2009 Market Report 
 
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High Meadow Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate - 07/03/11 10:59 AM
High Meadow Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate
-a summer day in High Meadow, Naperville...
The High Meadow subdivision, located on Naperville's southern edge, offers nice sized homes in a great neighborhood...
High Meadow is located in Indian Prairie School District 204.
-a home in High Meadow, Naperville in early fall...
 
Activity in Second Quarter 2011
Homes Sold:  7
Average Sales Price:  $393,500
Homes Currently for sale:  11
Average Asking Price:  $385,390
 
High Meadow First Quarter 2011 Market ReportHigh Meadow 2010 Market ReportHigh Meadow 2009 Market Report  
 
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Cress Creek Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate - 07/02/11 11:47 PM
Cress Creek Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate
-a sunny summer day in Cress Creek, Naperville...
The Cress Creek subdivision, located on Naperville's north side, is close to downtown and has great access to the highways.  The homes in Cress Creek come in a wide range of sizes, giving the Naperville home buyer plenty of to choose from...
The tree lined streets, the convenient location and Naperville School District 203 make Cress Creek a very desirable neighborhood in Naperville...
-a warm afternoon in Cress Creek, Naperville...
 
Activity in Second Quarter 2011
Homes Sold:  4
Average Sales Price:  $405,250
Homes Currently for sale:  28
Average Asking Price:  $735,557
 
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Maplebrook Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate - 07/02/11 11:17 PM
Maplebrook Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate
-a pleasant summer morning in Maplebrook, Naperville...
The Maplebrook subdivision, located just minutes from downtown Naperville, is a great neighborhood filled with beautiful trees and nicely kept homes...
Maplebrook is located in Naperville's School District 203. -Maplebrook, Naperville on a summer morning...
 
Activity in Second Quarter 2011
Homes Sold:  8
Average Sales Price:  $286,238
Homes Currently for sale:  12
Average Asking Price:  $310,183
 


Maplebrook First Quarter 2011 Market Report Maplebrook 2010 Market ReportMaplebrook 2009 Market Report 
 

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Brookdale Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate - 07/02/11 11:58 AM
Brookdale Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate
-a warm summer morning in Brookdale, Naperville...
The Brookdale subdivision, located on the northerwestern edge of Naperville, offers a nice variety of homes at a wide range of prices.  
Mature trees, the great location, and the Indian Prairie School District 204 make Brookdale, Naperville very attractive to Naperville home buyers...
-Brookdale, Naperville has a pocket of well kept, smaller homes at very reasonable prices...
Activity in Second Quarter 2011
Homes Sold:  4
Average Sales Price:  $287,250
Homes Currently for sale:  14
Average Asking Price:  $293,179



Brookdale First Quarter 2011 Market Report Brookdale 2010 Market Report Brookdale 2009 Market Report 
 
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Historic District Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate - 07/01/11 08:17 PM
Historic District Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate

-lightpost banners let visitors know when they are entering the Historic District, Naperville...
The Historic District in Naperville, located just east of Naperville's wonderful downtown, is filled with beautiful homes...
The Historic District, Naperville is located in Naperville School District 203...
-an overcast summer day in the Historic District, Naperville...
Activity in Second Quarter 2011
Homes Sold:  2
Average Sales Price:  $735,000
Homes Currently for Sale:  4
Average Asking Price:  $850,795

 
Historic District Naperville First Quarter 2011 Market ReportHistoric District Naperville 2010 Market ReportHistoric District Naperville 2009 Market Report
 

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Windridge Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate - 07/01/11 07:04 PM
Windridge Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate
-Windridge, Naperville on a summer day...
The Windridge subdivision in Naperville is a large subdivision on Naperville's western edge...
Moderately priced, the homes come in both two and three bedroom models, and they come with either one or two car attached garages. Windridge is located in Indian Praire School District 204...
-Windridge, Naperville on a warm afternoon...
 
Activity for Second Quarter 2011
Homes Sold:  6
Average Sales Price:  $160,600
Homes Currently for Sale:  25
Average Asking Price:  $155,892
 
Windridge First Quarter 2011 Market ReportWindridge 2009 Market Report 
 

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Carrolwood Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate - 07/01/11 04:48 PM
Carrolwood Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate
-a pleasant day in Carrolwood, Naperville...
The Carrolwood subdivision, located just a few miles west of downtown Naperville,  offers a nice location and modest prices.  The homes feature two nicely sized bedrooms and attached garages.  
Carrolwood is located in Indian Prairie School District 204...
-a quiet lake and grassy area on one side of Carrolwood, Naperville...
 
Activity in Second Quarter 2011
Homes Sold: 1
Average Sales Price: $145,000
Homes Currently for Sale:  4
Average Asking Price:  $160,075
 
Carrolwood First Quarter 2011 Market ReportCarrolwood 2010 Market ReportCarrolwood 2009 Market Report 
 
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Four Lakes Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Lisle Illinois Real Estate - 07/01/11 04:09 PM
Four Lakes Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Lisle Illinois Real Estate
-many condos in Four Lakes, Lisle have views of the water...
Four Lakes,  located in Lisle Illinois, is a great community in the western suburbs.  The neighborhood is set among hills, trees, and lakes, and has plenty to offer...
-a living room and patio in Four Lakes, Lisle...
-the boats are lined up and ready for use at Four Lakes, Lisle...
 
 
Tennis courts, swimming pools, beach volleyball, and the Four Lakes Ski Hill keep residents busy all year long.  After the fun, many residents unwind with a drink at The Lodge, located at the bottom of the hill...
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River Bend Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Lisle Illinois Real Estate - 07/01/11 01:34 PM
River Bend Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Lisle Illinois Real Estate
-a sunny spring day in River Bend, Lisle...
The River Bend subdivision, located in the Village of Lisle, is a subdivision of two and three bedroom townhomes.
Conveniently located, the homes of River Bend come in several models with a wide range of upgrades.  The townhomes feature high ceilings, multiple decks, and open floor plans...
-the townhomes at River Bend, Lisle feature two car garages, brick driveways and brick walkways...
 
Activity in Second Quarter 2011
Homes Sold:  1
Average Sales Price:  $275,000
Homes Currently for sale:  5
Average Asking Price:  $269,280
 

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