Key Boxes, Key Smoxes.  How to select your Realtor

By Brian Ortiz, Realtor, Chicago IL

Chicago Real Estate

Here in the city of Chicago, in the city area, I would estimate at least 85% of all the Realtors personally show up to their listings to personally show the home.  These are the agents you should want to hire!!!!  If you find a Realtor who shows their listings by themselves, be certain that's an agent you select to sell your home. 

In the majority of cities across the nation, most Realtors utilize Key Box devices, and are actually not present during their showings.  I think this does not benefit sellers, and this approach hinders the potential of selling a client's home. 

When I PERSONALLY show one of my listings, I know the home very well.  How terrible is it when you see a home and the Realtor can't answer important questions about the home?  Where things are?  Any other detail?

When I am out with potential Chicago condo buyers, I think my clients get a better feel for the home, when the listing Realtor actually shows up to us show the home.  Why???

• The selling agent has no idea where to find a keybox typically; most are usually hidden out of public eye for safety purposes.
• The selling agent has never been to the home before.  They have no idea what it's like?  What is/is not included, where storage areas are, bike rooms, garage spaces, even things like light switches?  How am I supposed to know your listing???
• If it's a large condo building, I don't know where to find the various amenity areas. 
• Nobody has not pre-walked your home prior to the showing.  I like to get in, warm the place up a bit, open curtains, turn on lights, etc.  Not having a Realtor show their own listing, put's extra weight on the seller's shoulders. 

Having the listing agent present at your showings is critical.  Be sure the agent you select plans to be present.  If you are working with a Realtor, I recommend you get one who is full service, and showing your listings is a part of being full service. 

In addition to all the above reasons, think about safety and security.  Without your selling agent present, perfect strangers have access to your home and will be showing your home.  Who's making sure the locks/alarm are all perfectly reset afterwards?  Windows shut and locked?  Your home's key being 100% secure?

If you are thinking about or planning to sell your home in Chicago, Brian Ortiz from Chicago's RE/MAX Vision II is THE person to work with. 

Brian Ortiz has taken the position of showing all his client's homes, personally.  For all the above reasons having a Realtor you are comfortable with, and can trust is critical.  Brian Ortiz show's all his listings.  Brian Ortiz does not utilize key boxes or teams of people (most which have never been to your home before). 

Brian Ortiz knows his clients homes, knows his clients, and ensures your home is always READY TO BE SHOWN.  Preparing for a showing, by ensuring all lights are set and the home is tidy is an important step.  First impressions are critical  Someone who's been to your home before, not someone who has never stepped foot inside.  So how is that stranger, going to be sure your home is always seen in the best condition, and can tell potential buyers about the area, home, and features themselves? 

When I take my clients out, we often find it an adventure at times figuring things out.  I'm a fully capable Realtor and I always bring the home's information from the MLS with me.  However sometimes, things are unknown.  Where is the exercise room, the rooftop deck, the pool?  Where is my storage space?  Quite frankly, without the selling Realtor there, who is ensuring your home is fully featured and shown at its best???

Brian Ortiz, a Chicago Realtor, with RE/MAX Vision II personally shows all his listings.

If you are thinking about selling your home, please contact Brian Ortiz.  Mention this blog article and get a free market estimate of your home's value. 

Having a Realtor who helps you establish the proper selling price, and is knowledgeable about the home they are selling (their product) will get the job done for you. 

Brian Ortiz is that type of listing agent.

Call Brian Ortiz for a free home marketing consultation:

773-398-5121

Brian Ortiz is an IL Licensed Realtor, sponsored by RE/MAX Vision II.

Chicago, IL

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Brian Ortiz, Realtor, Chicago Area Real Estate

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