www.TonyBrust.com 

After running a successful business for 18 years, as a Wynn Oil Company distributor and servicing 42 counties in Illinois, I have decided to bring my business experience and reputation to the real estate market. I look forward to helping everyone with all their real estate needs.

• Graduate of SIU-C. Bachelors in Marketing
• Owned and operated Brust Distributing Inc. 18 years
• Member of Peoria Area Association of Realtors, Illinois Association of Realtors, and National Association of Realtors
• e-PRO Certified
• ABR Certified
• 7 Homes sold in First 4 months.
• Cub Scout leader Hanna City pack 51
• JFL Flag Football coach in the Farmington School District
• Married with 2 sons 

If you are selling your home see me for my comprehensive marketing plan.......a plan to move you to the next level of your real estate needs.

My Client-First Philosophy

There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how I work.

That said, in my experience as a Pekin real estate professional, I've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs.

This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I've found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients.

So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home in the Pekin or Peoria area, please contact me.

 http://www.tonybrust.com/ 

Here you will find a wide variety of useful information and resources designed to help you buy or sell a home more effectively in the Pekin and Peoria areas. From information on the local community, to advice about finding a mortgage or preparing your home to sell, it's all available here on my web site.

You can also search for your ideal home by viewing current listings with detailed descriptions and photos or send me an email of the property address you are interested in at HelpMeFindAHome@TonyBrust.com  and I will email you the information that same day.

Feel free to use my "Search For A Home" page to search other listings in the Pekin and Peoria area and browse homes for sale. 

You can also get help determining the value of your home by requesting a report that includes the prices of similar homes that recently sold or are currently for sale in the Pekin areas.

So whether you're buying or selling, feel free to contact me and I will be happy to help you with all your real estate needs.

The first 30 days are the most important in marketing your home.  My 30 day saturation plan is designed to maximize your homes exposure during this critical time. To sell your home I will do the following:

Why use an e-PRO? 

We undersatnd in today's market, consumers often turn to the internet before consulting a real estae agent.  As an e-PRO I can take away some of the hassel to find information.  I can do this by using some of the following tools:

• On-line Visual Tours
• Instant access to neighborhood data
• Extensive property listings
• Immediate e-mail notification of new home listings that meet your parameters
• Referral networks to find buyers and sellers

I can get you more information faster and easier through technology!

Not an e-PRO?  Agents click on my certificate to learn about taking the next step in your career.  If you decide to take on this endeavor you can get a discount here also.

I am proud to be an e-PRO.  To me it shows that I am dedicated to learning more ways to help my clients fulfill their dreams of buying or selling a home in the most efficient ways possible.  An e-PRO's understanding of technology can be a very important factor for a buyer or sellers decision on whom they choose to help them in their endeavors in the process of Real Estate.

Marketing Your Home on the Internet

Your REALTOR^® should advertise your home online. The Internet is a vital marketing tool for home sellers and has two important roles in the real estate selling process.

First, it is a "place" to view real estate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and all from the comfort of home or office. There are many real estate sites, including individual agent sites, real estate franchise and brokerage sites, and also industry sites.

Second, and equally as important, the Internet offers immediate communication via e-mail and instant messaging and gives REALTORS^® and consumers more opportunities to keep in touch.

Marketing your home works best using a combination of marketing strategies, knowing the local market conditions and having contact with buyers and other agents. Working with an experienced REALTOR^® gives you valuable expertise in all areas related to marketing your home to buyers.