Majestic Oaks St Charles IL Homes for Sale - 02/28/11 09:53 AM
Majestic Oaks offers gracious, traditionally styled homes built on wooded rolling hills on the east side of St. Charles, IL.  This community is located about 20 miles from O’Hare airport and 40 miles from downtown. Chicago. Many residents commute 20 to 30 minutes to businesses in Naperville, Lisle, Downer’s Grove and Schaumburg.
The children who live in Majestic Oaks attend the highly regarded St Charles d303 school district and are able to walk to the Wredling Middle School and St Charles East High Schools. The High School is ranked in the top 6% of all high schools in the United States.
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Royal Fox St Charles IL Homes for Sale - 02/28/11 02:19 AM
Royal Fox in St. Charles, IL is a lovely subdivision on the east side of St. Charles, about 35 miles west of Chicago. Royal Fox offers a challenging golf course with a 6816-yard par 71 golf course. The Royal Fox in St. Charles, IL has hosted the prestigious Illinois PGA Open five times in the past eleven years.
Royal Fox in St. Charles, IL has several distinct yet equally lovely communities. The single family homes are arranged around the course on winding streets lined by mature trees. These homes range in price from about $550,000 to over $1.0 million.
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Fisher Farms Geneva IL | Homes for Sale - 02/27/11 10:08 PM
Fisher Farms in Geneva IL is a lovely subdivision located about 45 miles west of Chicago. The traditionally styled homes feature siding, brick and stone exteriors and offer nice-sized yards. Residents of Fisher Farms enjoy the many spacious parks and can walk to the local elementary school. Walking and bike path criss-cross the community. Some of the great homes for sale in Fisher Farms today:
619 Shepherd Lane $344,000
This beautifully maintained 4 bedroom home offers so many upgrades. The beautiful kitchen features stainless steel appliances, 42" cabinets and corian counter tops. The layout is open and spacious with brand new … (1 comments)

Mill Creek Geneva IL | Home Sales | February 26, 2011 - 02/26/11 03:39 PM
Mill Creek in Geneva, IL is one of the most popular communities in the western suburbs of Chicago. Mill Creek offers over 45% of open space including over 125 acres of preserved wetlands and 195 acres of Geneva parks. Home resale prices range from about $250,000 for maintenance-free row homes to over $1,000,000 for luxury golf course estates. Mill Creek features two golf courses, a clubhouse, a community center with two pools, a small shopping center, and luxury rental apartments. See all the homes for sale in Mill Creek.
 
Mill Creek Geneva ILSingle Family Home Sales 11/27/2010 to 02/26/2010
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What's Your Value? - 02/20/11 10:53 PM
What do we do to earn our keep? What do we do that is of value to our clients? What does it mean to work and succeed in the real estate business? These broad topics frame the debate on issues that quickly become battlegrounds amongst real estate professionals. Some of the most polarizing topics:
Time spent on lead generation vs. servicing the clients 24/7 access vs. set business hours  The phone numbers we publish or don't Mega brokers vs. boutiques vs. one (wo)man shops Teams vs. solo agents Who "owns" the client: Agent, loan officer, home inspector, attorney? I've thought about … (79 comments)

Your Reputation Isn't Really Yours - 02/13/11 11:02 PM


All business people develop a reputation. Reputations are multi-layered and multi-faceted, built up of many impressions and thoughts and feelings. Tni LeBlanc rightly suggests that in the real estate business, the reputation that counts is what consumers think about you. You may think that you own your reputation, but you really don't.
Your reputation is what others think of you based on all the interactions with what makes up "you":
-You as a person separate from real estate: the community you live in, the organizations you belong to, what car you drive, where you go to church, even … (55 comments)

What Do Buyers Want? Sprinkles or Filling? - 02/11/11 12:17 AM
Most folks used to be content with a nice slice of yellow cake on a special occasion. Now people want elaborately flavored and decorated cupcakes every day of the week.
Some home buyers have also seen one too many cupcake shows on HGTV and think more about the sprinkles than is good for them. But even these buyers may not be willing to pay for for everything they say they want.
An over-improved house -- if over-priced to match -- can be harder to sell than the more modest home. Very few buyers will pay for extravagant personal choices that the … (91 comments)

St Charles IL Home Sales | February 09, 2011 - 02/10/11 12:14 AM
If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in St Charles IL you need to know what homes are selling for in today's market. St Charles IL is a great community of about 27,000 people 40 miles west of downtown Chicago.
Buyers find lovely homes in the charming downtown area, subdivisions like Hunt Club and Fox Mill, and spacious properties on multi-acre lots west of town.
The inventory of homes in St Charles IL is quickly increasing as Spring approaches, so if you are thinking of selling you should start preparing now.
If you are thinking of buying a … (5 comments)

Geneva IL Home Sales | February 9, 2011 - 02/10/11 12:13 AM
If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Geneva IL this year you need to understand the trends in the local housing market.
Whether you are buying a townhome by the Fox River, a cozy Victorian in the historic district, or a spacious new construction home in Mill Creek, you want the best home at the best price.
Sellers in Geneva IL quickly attract great buyers if their homes were priced compellingly and attractively presented.
The inventory of homes in Geneva IL will quickly increase as Spring approaches, so if you are thinking of selling you should start … (1 comments)

Batavia IL Home Sales | February 09, 2011 - 02/10/11 12:12 AM
If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Batavia, IL you want the most up to the minute information on the housing market. The Spring market in our area begins right after Super Bowl Sunday and many sellers are preparing their homes for sale even in this frigid weather.
Buyers are spending their time on the internet, looking at home photos and comparing prices. Now more than ever, a home for sale in Batavia IL must be attractively staged and compellingly priced.
So far in 2011 the average closed price of homes in Batavia IL $248,000 is significantly … (1 comments)

Baird & Warner is "Clear Winner" in Chicago - 02/03/11 05:11 PM
Baird & Warner has been named the digital leader in the Chicago area by realtybiznews.com. "Why would anyone consult with, or any home seller list, a home with anyone but Baird & Warner?" asks author Phil Butler in his Feb 3 post. "When a clear winner is so evident, all things being equal, who in their right mind would be so altruistic as to trust another agent?"
Wow! Publications are usually a little more reserved when reviewing competitors in a market. But as this post shows, Baird & Warner has succeeded in providing home buyers and sellers the most robust on-line … (9 comments)

Sorry, Buyers Do Not Want Your Home - 02/03/11 01:23 AM
If you are thinking of selling your home you might be pondering over what buyers want. That's a good start, but maybe you should come at it from the other direction: buyers do not want to buy your home. Buyers do want to buy a house that will become their home. Think about these things to make your home into a house that a buyer will want.
WHAT HOME BUYERS DO NOT WANT Buyers do not want to do mental gymnastics to envision themselves living in a house. Don't make people do too much work to understand the layout, rooms and … (64 comments)

Duck, Duck, Goose...Now Please Sign Here - 02/01/11 10:51 AM
Have you ever done a complete deal while playing duck, duck goose with a two year old? Last night I did when we spent a few hours with a darling young family. Two year old Cutie wanted to be in her playroom after a day at her babysitter. So we sat in the playroom precisely where Cutie placed us. Cutie has learned circle time at her sitter and she really likes circle time.
6'2" Dad sat in a kid sized bean bag chair in his slacks and tie. Mom sat on the floor with Cutie turning the pages of little books. … (14 comments)