naperville real estate agent: Marketing for a Realtor - 07/18/11 02:27 PM
Marketing for a Realtor. This means more than just a pretty face on a card stating I am number 1!  Call Me!

If you’re looking for a competitive advantage to get ahead, this is it. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 90 percent of real estate agents don’t have a blog. Browse the web, put on your creative-thinking cap and begin generating valuable content. The key is VALUABLE. Active Rain is perfect for new bloggers to read other blogs and share their wealth of knowledge. Once the content is there, your blog will acquire a following and you’ll soon … (8 comments)

naperville real estate agent: Foreclosures Slowly Creeping back on Market - 07/15/11 02:23 PM
Sales of previously owned U.S. homes hit a six-month low in May according to Reuters in many home markets.

( This is my home inspector after hearing a the news about home sales)
We are slowly starting to see more foreclosures back on the market as the banks are releasing the homes to the market at as steady pace and trying to
be careful as to not flood the market
with foreclosures.
 
I just closed another foreclosure in
downtown Chicago today. Builder close out and fantastic opportunity for a first time home buyer.  The developer built … (4 comments)

naperville real estate agent: Home Not selling~Now What? - 05/23/11 09:40 AM
Here are things to think about if your home is not selling.1. The Photos aren't exciting~ in fact they are drab and uninviting. 90% of home buyers start on line looking at homes. If your pictures aren't making a statement they will pass your home over. Think quality.This is a picture of a condo for sale in Chicago. You can see the details of the wood flooring and the awesome view.2. There is no "Wow" factor. Today's buyer is savvy and the homes that look closer to a model home sell quicker and for more money.  Your Realtor can give you … (16 comments)

naperville real estate agent: Why Naperville Illinois ? The night life or the schools you pick! - 05/15/11 03:47 PM
 First class schools, and libraries. Fantastic shopping, dining and fabulous night life.   Serene river runs through the city surrounded by parks scattered throughout.   Weekly concerts in the summer time and throughout the fall season.  Special events that are often free of charge.  A awesome pool that is considered one of the biggest chlorinated pools in the United States with the feel of being at the beach. Tree-lined neighborhoods that include custom homes built to last many lifetimes. The population is highly educated, polite, caring, charitable. A  32 minute train ride is all it takes to one of the world's leading … (10 comments)