My buyer client just went under contract for the sale of 1415 Sherman Avenue Evanston IL 60201. 
There were 3 offers including ours and by putting a strong offer together pronto we are now in a pending sale. It was not all price that did it.
I want to tell you prospective home buyers about this so you too can see success and find the right home. There are a few issues that help make the seller accept your offer and it is so important for a Broker to address this in the correct manor.
I cannot give specific details because of the pending or contingent aspect of this sale but we can get the point across. The market is quite busy and the good condominiums and single family houses are selling fast. If the seller prices the property correctly it will get offers.
Here is my advice and a vague story about what we did. The condo went on the market and at that point my buyer client did not know exactly what he wanted. We were looking at newer construction and vintage 1920s condos in Evanston IL that were near popular locations and easy access to transportation.
This client wanted to get the best deal he could and was a little unsure of what he really wanted. I have to say that we looked at many condos for sale in Evanston IL that were truly not suitable. They were in need of so much work that the lower price did not make sense.
By the time he would have upgraded the kitchen and bathrooms he would have spend so much money that it was not balancing out. You must look at the big picture. How much work and headaches are you going through before you are satisfied with your purchase.
We found 1415 Sherman and went in the second day on the market. He went again on the open house last Sunday and then asked me my opinion. Here is what I said and did.
I explained that this condo had value in that it was move in ready. This property had an elevator and attached underground heated garage. The complex of the Mid-Rise building was located a couple of blocks from many shops and restaurants.
1415 Sherman #205 Evanston IL 60201 a 2 bedroom and 2-bathroom condo is truly move in ready.
Steps to a successful and accepted offer.
- We wrote the contract fast and had an amount of earnest money that showed we were serious.
- We wrote in a closing date that was 60 days out, a reasonable offer with a mortgage.
- We had 20% down and offered the opportunity for the seller to call the lender and verify that.
The offer was not over or even at the asking price and that is all I can say at this time.
If you want to learn more about the winning combination to buying the home of your dreams and how to see success without just throwing a figure that was over pricing this property, please let us know. My team has seen success for many years and we can help you.
Noah Seidenberg of Coldwell Banker is a top producer and in 2016 was in the top 5 out of our Evanston office of about 125 Real Estate Brokers.
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