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Name

Shannon Lewis - REALTOR®, Owner/Managing Broker - Champaign-Urbana IL Homes

Company

Homeplace Advisors, LLC

E-mail

Contact Shannon Lewis - REALTOR®, Owner/Managing Broker - Champaign-Urbana IL Homes (Homeplace Advisors, LLC)

Website

http://www.HomeplaceAdvisors.com

Office Phone

(217) 552-8059

Address

Serving Champaign, IL - Urbana, IL, & Surrounding Communities

Description

Champaign-Urbana's locally-owned realty company with services based on your needs & budget - Specializing in relocation clients, first-time home buyers, and cost-efficient options for home sellers.

Homeplace Advisors - Realty Services in Champaign-Urbana IL

We are local REALTORS® serving Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. We work with both home buyers and sellers in the area as well as relocation clients.

Working with Home Buyers and Home Sellers...

Here at Homeplace Advisors, we give our clients more options when it comes to buying or selling a home in Champaign-Urbana IL.

The way it works is simple: Instead of only offering a one-size-fits-all package of services like most other companies, we give clients different service packages to choose from as well as different payment plans. Then we help our clients decide which option is best for their individual situations.

The chart below shows some of the services we offer at Homeplace Advisors, plus a few ways in which we differ from most other real estate companies in Champaign-Urbana IL.

Selling Your Champaign-Urbana IL Home

Along with the different service options we offer, there are different levels of fees, too. Some of our clients have saved hundreds of dollars with us compared to working with a more traditional company because they were able to select the services they needed and avoid paying for the services they didn't need.

Our listing agreements are risk-free. If at any time you decide you'd prefer a different service or payment plan, you can switch. We also offer short-term listings allowing you to "try us out" without being stuck for 6 to 12 months. And if at any time you're unhappy, you can cancel the agreement. That's our guarantee.

Email us today at Info@HomeplaceAdvisors.com with questions or to schedule your free initial consultation!

Buying a Home in Champaign-Urbana IL

While our specialty is working with relocating clients and first-time home buyers (see below for more info) we have also worked with clients needing more space, clients who are downsizing, and clients in a variety of other situations. At Homeplace Advisors, we offer home buyers a couple of options.

• Option One: a full-service commission model where we, the buyer's agent, are paid by the seller and the buyer does not pay us directly (this is how real estate agents are traditionally paid). In other words, if the buyer does not end up purchasing a home, the buyer still owes us nothing. It's risk-free for the buyer.

• Option Two: a "share the risk" program where the buyer pays a small up-front fee, then receives that fee, plus an additional rebate, back at closing. For those who are certain they want to buy a home, it's a great option.

For more information about our buyer representation options, simply email us at Info@HomeplaceAdvisors.com and you can begin your search for the perfect Champaign-Urbana home right here...

What Our Clients Have to Say About Us:

"This letter is to recommend Shannon Lewis for her services as our Realtor in purchasing a duplex in Historic East Urbana. Shannon did a superb job in assisting my husband and I with our purchase as international buyers from Canada. Moreover, as first time buyers her knowledge and extra care was greatly appreciated. Shannon recommended a suitable mortgage broker and provided sound advice concerning the appropriate services to use when making an offer and closing. In addition, Shannon listened to our personal and financial needs throughout this process. Shannon is an excellent communicator and responded to any questions promptly and with kindness. When the time comes to sell our home we are planning on listing with Shannon and have recommended her services to our friends and colleagues at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Thank you again Shannon for your kindness, patience, and expertise, ~Joanna and Ranjit"

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"I would like to thank you for all of your hard work. It is tough trying to move to another state without constantly traveling, but you have made this part of the transition a very stress free venture. Thank you! ~C.M."

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"Shannon~ Words cannot express my gratitude! Thank you so much for helping me sell my home! You were great to work with and really went above and beyond! My only regret is that I haven’t met you in person. I appreciate your hard work!! Sincerely, Shanon S."

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"As first-time home buyers and sellers, my husband and I are both very satisfied with Homeplace Advisors. Shannon Lewis was very patient with our many questions and was always quick to respond. We greatly appreciate her help with both finding us a wonderful new home and passing our former home into good hands. Thank you, Shannon! ~Ning and Mark"

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About Shannon, Owner & Managing Broker...

From growing up in the mountains of southwest Virginia to creating a life here in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois with my husband, my life has been a fortunate one. I have amazing parents who came from modest backgrounds and who taught me to be thankful, to work hard, and to dream big. I truly believe that you get out of life whatever you put into it.

My husband and I relocated here as many people do so that he could attend the University of Illinois. Champaign-Urbana has been a wonderful home for us with lovely people from all over the world and plenty to do in the area, both largely because of the University. And I must admit, I truly appreciate C-U's relatively low cost of living.

We also brought with us our beloved rescue dog, Sienna. You’ll see her from time to time romping around at the dog park in Urbana. Otherwise, she’s planted in our backyard "hunting" the squirrels. (She's never actually caught one, and I'm okay with that.)

Community and Professional Involvement:

• Volunteer at the Champaign County Nursing Home

• Volunteer with the Illinois Doberman Rescue

• Past Volunteer at Ebertfest, Past Volunteer at the Urbana Sweetcorn Festival

• Member of the Champaign County Association of Realtors® where I serve on the following committees:

• Professional Development Committee, Technology Committee, Grievance Committee and Chair of Special Projects

• Member of the Central Illinois Apartment Association & Chair of the Focus Committee

• Member of the Urbana Business Association

Our Areas of Expertise

Students and Faculty Relocating to Champaign-Urbana IL

Over the years, we've worked with students and faculty relocating to Champaign-Urbana IL to work or study at the University of Illinois. Often these clients are moving from another state or even another country, and may only be in town to make a decision for a few days...or less!

Our job becomes to communicate regularly and make your visit to Champaign-Urbana as efficient and informative as possible. We'll spend time with you first on the phone or through email finding out about your specific needs and sending you information about neighborhoods of interest, various homes, and the purchasing process. Then we largely clear our calendar for your visit so that our time is devoted to helping you find what you're looking for. Afterwards, we'll guide you through the remaining process, helping you with the documents electronically and doing everything we can to ensure a smooth transition for you.

First-Time Home Buyers

Being a first-time home buyer can be scary...but it is also one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of a lifetime. We love being a part of that. We're here to ensure that you understand the process and the responsibilities and to help you make the best decisions for you. Together we'll look at a variety of homes and after you've found "the one," we'll assist you from contract to closing. We'll negotiate the terms of your contract, trouble-shoot any problems that arise, make sure your loan approval process stays on track, and recommend other reputable professionals to assist you where needed. We're there every step of the way.

Historical Homes (Antique Homes)

Generally, this means homes that are more than about 60 years old. In the Champaign-Urbana market, you'll find these homes concentrated mostly near the downtown centers and around the University of Illinois campus. These homes tend to have special features which I find particularly fun and interesting to market. I also happen to own one of these "antiques" myself, which has given me much insight into their potential challenges, as well.

Internet Marketing

Want your home to be seen by potential buyers? The internet is the way to go. I consider myself a real expert in this department and make a point of staying current on the newest technologies available from the latest websites to SEO techniques. From taking and editing eye-catching pictures to creating an intriguing description and then blasting it on the internet where the buyers are looking and searching, internet marketing is my specialty.

Resources for Champaign County Buyers and Sellers

There's lots more information on Champaign-Urbana IL real estate on our website.

Or you can stay here on my blog and read more about buying or selling a home in Champaign-Urbana IL.

I am here to help, so please do contact me with any questions :-) I look forward to hearing from you!

217-552-8059 ~ Shannon@HomeplaceAdvisors.com