Chicago Real Estate Blog

Recent Homes Sales

2008-05-30T09:16:00.005-05:00

Have you ever wondered what the home across the street sold for? Well, now you can find out. IllinoisRealEstate.com now offers recent home sales data. It may take a few weeks for the property to be inputted into the system, but this is a great resource for someone that's interested in knowing what homes in their area are selling for.

We also offer median home prices for all Chicago area cities along with the number of homes sold. These numbers are based over a 3 month period and are usually updated monthly.

Chicago Area Recent Home Sales

Another great resource brought to you by IllinoisRealEstate.com

Housing Prices

2008-05-23T11:28:00.003-05:00

The OFHEO (Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight) announced yesterday that housing prices nationwide declined 1.7% for the first quarter of this year. However, prices in the Chicagoland area (Chicago-Naperville-Joliet) were down only (0.44%) for the first quarter of 2008 and prices were actually up 0.23% from a year ago.

There's been a lot of discussion lately if we are nearing the bottom in the declining housing market, butI don't believe this report from the OFHEO would support that notion. It's my opinion that we may be 6-12 months from the bottom (nationally) due to the high number of foreclosures set to hit the market in the coming months. However, it does show us that the Chicago area has been holding steady in this down market.

Chicago Getting a "Green" Parking Garage

2008-05-21T14:29:00.005-05:00

According to Chicagorealestatedaily.com Al Friedman plans to build Chicago's first "green" parking structure in Chicago's River North area at the northeast corner of Clark and Kinzie. Construction will start this summer and should be completed by next summer.

The structure will feature a green tinted glass exterior that will catch and reflect sunlight during the day and will illuminate at night. It will be powered by six wind turbines and also have electric car plug-in stations.

Have we Finally Hit Bottom???

2008-05-17T14:50:00.003-05:00

At first glance the most recent report for housing starts natioanlly (up 8.2% from March) and building permits (up 4.9% from March) suggests that maybe the housing market has found a bottom. However, a closer look suggests otherwise. Most of this gain was attributed to construction of apartment buildings, not single-family homes, which were actually down 1.7% from March.

The Midwest though showed the most strength as housing starts overall were up a staggering 24.4% from March and even saw an increase of 5% in housing starts for single-family homes.

This report suggests that developers and home builders have shifted their focus from single-family homes to multi-unit buildings, taking advantage of the number of home owners that have recently lost their homes to foreclosure and will need to rent.

Getting Top Dollar for Your Home

2008-05-16T10:38:00.003-05:00

In order to receive top dollar for your home, your home must show like a model. For most sellers this requires some significant changes. This involves decluttering, cleaning and removing personal belongings like pictures. Then it's time to contact a professional home stager or decorator. This along with an agressive marketing campaign should lead to a successful selling experience.

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Short Sales

2008-05-14T13:52:00.004-05:00

Everyone talks about all of the foreclosures on the market, but not too many people talk about all of these short sales. In fact, there are a lot of people that don't even know what a short sale is. A short sale is when a lender/bank is willing to accept less than what is owed on a property. This process is benefical to both the buyer, who in most cases purchases a home at a wholesale price, and the seller, who avoids foreclosure. These properties could be more desirable than foreclosures because it's in the owner's best interest to maintain a clean and desirable home. When negotiating a short sale it's very important that your real estate agent has experience with this type of transaction.

Illinois and Chicago Metro 1Q 2008 Housing Numbers

2008-05-13T10:44:00.009-05:00

For the first quarter of 2008 the median home price in Illinois was $187,500 down from $196,000 (a decrease of 4.3%) a year prior. However, the median home price in Chicago was $295,000, up from $280,000 (an increase of 5.4%) from the same time last year. The median price is where half the homes sold for more and half sold for less.

According to the Illinois Association of REALTORS(R) (IAR) first quarter report, total home sales (which include single-family homes and condominiums) totaled 21,576, down 27.0 percent from 29,553 home sales in the first quarter of 2007. The average sale price however was up 0.9 percent to $252,899 from $250,576 for the same period a year earlier.

If you look at just the Chicago metropolitan area the news was pretty good as well. The median home price dipped slightly from $244,900 to $243,500 (0.6% decrease), but the average sale price in the Chicago metropolitan area was $323,227, up from $311,615 (3.7% increase) for the same period a year prior.

Overall, I believe these numbers were pretty good. There still remains a lot of inventory out there, but it appears market prices in the Chicagoland area have not been affected as much as other parts of the country.

Chicago Home Flippers Becoming Landlords

2008-03-14T07:14:00.015-05:00

I came accross an interesting article by Melissa Schmitt "Dreams of a quick profit dashed, home flippers become landlords".

"Chicago-area home flippers, who once reaped the benefits of a hot housing market with little money down, some elbow grease and a quick sell, are increasingly becoming something that wasn't in their original business plan -- landlords."

Read more here: (copy & paste) http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=83847

New Chicago Transfer Tax

2008-03-12T07:37:00.008-05:00

The Chicago City Council moved toward property sellers bearing the burden of an impending increase in Chicago’s real estate transfer tax. Buyers would be off the hook for the 40 percent increase.

Buyers already pay the current tax of $3.75 for every $500 of purchase price. Sellers now look to be hit with the $3 per $1,000 increase, which goes into effect on April 1.

The Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago feels sellers would be “stripped” of equity. Others feel that prices have appreciated so greatly over the last few years and have little sympathy.

Home sales that close before April 1 will not be subject to the higher tax.

Why Buying Your Own Home is a Smart Move for Chicago Area First Time Home Buyers - Peter Thompson

2008-02-19T09:47:00.014-06:00

Please welcome guest blogger Peter Thompson. Thanks Pete!

Peter Thompson Direct: (630) 598-2375
Cell: (630) 479-6424
Fax: (630) 929-9787
Email: petert@promortgagepartners.com
Web: http://www.ptmortgage.com/

Are a first time home buyer thinking of buying a home here in the Chicago area? If so, you are probably asking yourself, why would anyone want to buy a home in today’s market? Fear is in the air and it is a scary time to buy. The news is filled with talk of foreclosures and declining markets. Although the Chicago area has remained stable, real estate prices have fallen sharply in many areas of the country. If you buy a home now, how do you know that prices won’t fall lower? The truth is, you don’t. But if you have good reasons to buy (You need more space, growing family, moving up in your job … whatever, you know your reasons), and you are planning for the long term, now could be a great time to buy a home here in the Chicago area.

Mortgage rates are low now and you have your choice of homes to buy. But there are some crucial benefits of buying real estate that go beyond the current market conditions. In an earlier post I talked about the first financial benefit of owning a home, how you gradually build equity by paying down your loan. A more dramatic benefit of owning a home is property appreciation. Over the years, home prices have risen steadily in the Chicago area and throughout the country. Even now, with the market slower, it still costs tens of thousands of dollars more to buy a home in the Chicago area than it did just a few years ago. Home prices could fall lower, but if you look at long term trends, real estate usually goes up and chances are that homes in the Chicago area will cost a lot more 5 years from now than they do now.

So how does appreciation work for you? Here’s an example. If you buy a home for $300,000, and the market appreciates, that is the property values increase, by 3% per year (Appreciation doesn’t move in a straight line. It may be 0 one year and 5% the next.), at the end of 5 years your home will be worth over $347,000. At the end of 10 years it would be worth over $400,000.

In this example, you have increased your equity by nearly $100,000 while living in your own home. There’s no guarantee of what home values will be in the future, but this is what has happened throughout the Chicago area in the past.

Let’s take this a step further. Let’s say you bought this same home for $300,000, but that you took out a mortgage for 95% of the purchase price, or $285,000. Let’s say that the mortgage was a 30 year fixed rate with an interest rate of 6.0%. Because your mortgage principal balance goes down over time, at the end of the tenth year your mortgage balance will be paid down to $238,500. If, through appreciation, the value has grown to $400,000, your equity is now worth over $165,000. Not bad for an investment of only $15,000.

Appreciation is the reason so many people are able to move up to a larger house. Having the extra money to use as a down payment, gives you the buying power to buy a larger home for your growing family, or maybe the chance to move into your dream home. Appreciation is one of the key benefits of homeownership, but the key here is that you need to allow time for it to work.

The market has slowed down recently and those who bought a home in the last year or two haven’t seen much of any appreciation, and in some areas the prices have fallen. Time is the factor here. Real estate isn’t an investment you jump in and jump out of. It takes time to see all the benefits and when you buy a home you should plan on keeping the home for several years, minimum.

With prices down, this could be an opportunity. Historically, the real estate market has always moved higher. It may take some time before prices start rising again, but there are always new buyers coming into the market, through birth and immigration. The demographic push means that real estate prices will rise over time. But owning your own home is a great investment even if prices stay flat. Besides property appreciation, you also benefit from tax savings and equity build up as you pay down your mortgage. By buying your own home you are investing in your self, not your landlord. Only you know if it makes sense to buy now, but it could be the right move for you.

Roscoe Village Condo

2008-02-19T09:37:00.002-06:00

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2234 W. Roscoe #3 (TOP FLOOR UNIT, ON ROSCOE LOCATION!) - 2bd/1ba - $299,000

JUST WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR IN PERFECT ROSCOE VILLAGE LOCATION! 2005 CONVERTED TOP FLOOR UNIT! GRANITE/MAPLE/SS KTCH W/BFAST BAR OPENS TO GOOD SIZE LR AND TWO GREAT SIZED BEDROOMS & HARDWOOD FLOORS. BATHROOM HAS PEDESTAL SINK, STONE FLOORS & TUB SURROUND. DECK SPACE, CENTRAL AC, IN-UNIT W/D, DESIGNER LIGHTING. $1000 BUYERS CREDIT TOWARDS PAINTING THE WAY YOU LIKE! Agent Owned.

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For more information and showing request please contract Roscoe Village specialist (Technology Oriented Hybrid Realtor):

Brian Nygard
AMR Properties Inc.
Realtor/Owner
Cell/Text: (312) 217-8002
Fax: (312) 253-2049
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Single Family Homes In Jefferson Park, Norwood Park & Edison Park Under $350K

2008-01-17T08:06:00.000-06:00

It's a buyer's market! Here is a database list of Single Family Homes located in Chicago's HOT Jefferson Park, Norwood Park & Edison Park neighborhoods that are priced under $350,000, many under $300,000.

Jefferson Park, Norwood Park & Edison Park Homes

Featured Home:

4837 N Oak Park Ave $339,900

WONDERFUL "BIG OAKS" (~ Norwood Park/Jefferson Park) SIDE STREET LOCATION GREAT TO LIVE OR BUILD ON YOUR DREAM HOME ON HUGE OVERSIZED 50X130 LOT. TONS OF NEW CONSTRUCTION IN AREA. HARDWOOD FLOORS, HUGE FENCED YARD, LAUNDRY. SIDE DRIVE TO OVER SIZED 2 1/2 CAR GAR. GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR 1ST TIME BUYERS OR DEVELOPERS! More Info...

BR: 3 BTH: 1

Living Room: 22X12
Kitchen: 11X10
Family Room: 11X11
Master Bedroom: 12X10
2nd Bedroom: 11X11
3rd Bedroom: 11X10

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Brian Nygard
AMR Properties Inc.
Realtor/Owner
Cell: (312) 217-8002
briannygard@gmail.com

Recent Chicago Home Sales

2007-12-12T12:04:00.000-06:00

Here is where you can find a snapshot of Chicagoland real estate property sales, based on deeds transferred based on compiled public records. Median Price means that half the homes sold for more and half for less. Prices may reflect the types of housing sold, which vary according to locality and reporting period. Deed transfers often lag closing dates. Simply select a county after visiting the Illinois Recent Homes Sales Page.

Related Resources:

Search Recent Home Sales
Search Chicago Properties for Sale
Search Foreclosures

Feel free to Contact Us anytime if you need any assistance.

Chicago Holiday Home Staging Tips

2007-11-16T11:21:00.000-06:00

In this tough market it is important that you stage your home accordingly. Here is a few Chicago Holiday Home Staging Tips:

DO: Display a fall or Christmas wreath on the front door.
DON'T: Put a miniature Mr. and Mrs. Claus at your front door.
DO: Put up just one Christmas tree.
DON'T: Make it big. It shouldn't take up too much square footage.

...read more tips and add yours (Chicago Holiday Home Staging Tips)

Chicago Transfer Tax

2007-10-09T06:45:00.002-05:00

Below is a helpful list of transfer tax rates / stamps normally required for the Metro Chicago area and who is customarily responsible for these fees. Please check with your real estate attorney for precise details as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of this data. Also feel free to reference http://cmetro.ctic.com/forms.asp which updates monthly.

Area:	Tax Levied:	Customarily Paid By:	Effective Date:
State of Illinois	0.50 /1,000.00	Seller
Cook County	0.25 /1,000.00	Seller
Alsip	3.50 /1,000.00	Seller	5/1/94
Bartlett			5/1/94
Bedford Park	50.00 flat fee	Seller	5/11/96
Bellwood	5.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	7/18/96
Berkley	$2.00 flat fee & water certification		3/1/00
Berwyn	10.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	10/15/93
Buffalo Grove	3.00 / $1,000.00		3/1/92
Burbank	5.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	6/13/93
Burnham	5.00 / $1,000.00	Buyer	2/9/85
Calumet City			7/12/95
Calumet Park	5.00 / $1,000.00	Buyer	1/10/80
Chicago	3.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	4/1/08
Chicago	3.75 / $500.00	Buyer	1/9/88
Chicago Heights	4.00 / $1,000.00		4/1/93
Cicero	10.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	7/19/93
Country Club Hills	5.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	4/11/94
Countryside	flat fee $50.00	Buyer	8/12/96
Des Plaines	2.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	4/1/88
Dolton	Need Water Certification & Building Inspections
East Hazel Crest	$25.00 Flat Fee	Buyer
Elgin		Seller	6/1/95
Elk Grove Village	3.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	7/1/88
Elmhurst	3.00 / $1,000.00	Seller
Elmwood Park	5.00 / $1,000.00 ($35.00 For Exempt)	Seller
Evanston	5.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	4/1/87
Evergreen Park	3.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	11/1/86
Franklin Park	Fee Based Structure	Seller
Glenwood	5.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	6/15/85
Hanover Park	3.00 / $1,000.00		1/1/97
Harvey	4.00 / $1,000.00	Buyer	12/8/97
Harwood Heights	10.00 / $1,000.00	Buyer	2/11/96
Hillside	3.75 / $1,000.00	Buyer	9/3/96
Hoffman Estates	3.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	5/1/86
Maywood	4.00 / $1,000.00	Buyer	6/12/94
McCook		Seller
Morton Grove	3.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	2/1/88
Mount Prospect	3.00 / $1,000.00	Buyer	5/1/90
Niles	3.00 / $1,000.00		6/14/93
Norridge	Requires Inspection Certificate		10/28/99
Oak Lawn	5.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	1/1/82
Oak Park	8.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	1/19/83
Park Forest	3.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	8/1/89
Park Ridge	2.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	11/1/87
River Forest	.50 / $1,000.00	Seller	7/1/83
River Grove			6/8/84
Rolling Meadows	3.00 / $1,000.00	Seller
Schaumburg	1.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	10/1/94
Skokie	3.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	9/1/87
Stickney	5.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	8/1/90
Stone Park	0.50 / $500.00	Seller	8/16/87
Streamwood	3.00 / $1,000.00	Seller	1/23/89
University Park	.50 / $1,000.00	Seller	10/12/88
Westchester	$25.00 Flat Fee
Wilmette	3.00 / $1,000.00	Buyer	2/22/88

We do not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site. Use at your own risk. This data has been compiled from multiple government and commercial sources.

The Taxing Truth about Foreclosure

2007-09-13T12:43:00.000-05:00

By now I’m sure you’re aware of the high number of foreclosed properties and that number continues to grow on a daily basis. However, what you may not be aware of is the tax consequences if you are foreclosed on.

Under the current tax law if a homeowner incurs a loss on the sale of their home, that amount IS NOT tax deductible. Investors can deduct part of their loss against their income though. Another fairly unknown tax law is what happens when a home is foreclosed. If a bank is forced to sell your property for less than the existing mortgage, the difference is considered forgiveness of debt. The IRS views this “forgiveness of debt” as income to you, and as with any income, you’ll be required to pay taxes on that “income”. So after you’ve been foreclosed and your home has been sold, you can expect to receive a 1099C from the lender with the amount that was “forgiven”.

There has been talk about the president’s desire to do away with this tax on a temporary basis, but it’s uncertain if it would be retroactive. If you find yourself in this position, your best bet is to seek the advice of a tax professional.

Scott Epstein
RE/MAX Grand's Team IllinoisRealEstate.com

RELAXING RETREATS ARE NEW NECESSITY OF LUXURY LIVING

2007-07-27T10:41:00.000-05:00

WHAT: Midwest Home Chicago’s 4th annual Chicago Luxury Home Tour will spotlight 29 custom-built homes valued from nearly $1 million to more than $6.2 million. This year’s tour showcases homes with relaxing retreats from stress relieving spas to secret gardens and cozy hearth rooms to his/her offices. The creation of tranquil spaces, whether spacious or cozy, is part of a new trend in luxury living.

The self-guided tour provides an opportunity to check out the latest in custom-built design, high-end appliances and state-of-the-art electronics. Twenty-eight different builders will showcase their designs offering a unique opportunity to see a variety of styles and home trends.

Chicago Homes
WHEN: The tour will be open to the public Friday – Sunday, September 7-9, 14-16 and 21-23 from 11 A.M. to 6 P.M.

Passport tickets will be available at Chicago area Caribou Coffee locations and online at www.chicagohometour.com beginning August 27. Passport tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the homes. Attendees can tour all 29 homes with one Passport ticket. A tour map will be provided upon ticket purchase. Single home tickets will be sold at the homes for $5 each.

WHERE: Barrington Hills, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Glencoe, Hinsdale, Lake Bluff, Naperville, New Lenox, St. Charles, Sugar Grove, Wheaton, Winnetka and Yorkville.

Chicago Homes Sales Down Close To 20% in June 2007.

2007-07-25T15:55:00.000-05:00

Chicago home sales fell 19.8% from the same time period last year according to a report released this week. In Illinois the median home price in June was $215,000, up 1.1% from June 2006. The data is generated from a survey of the MLS and includes existing as well as new properties. Nationwide the existing home sales are at their slowest pace in 4.5 years.

There is plenty of extra inventory so now is a great time to take a look at what’s available on the MLS for your ideal home criteria. Simply contact me (brian@illinoisrealestate.com or 312-217-8002) and I’ll email you all the homes for the area you choose that match your specifications. Also it should be noted that if you are a seller that will be also be looking to make a purchase please keep in mind that you also will be buying into this weakness.

Search Chicagoland real estate manually from one of the best realty search engines around here: http://www.ChicagolandRealEstateListings.net/.

RE/MAX News- June 2007

2007-07-09T14:29:00.000-05:00

Please visit: http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/remaxsat/news/0706newsjunehi.asx
If you would like more information about joining Team IllinoisRealEstate.com and RE/MAX Grand please feel free to contact us anytime. City: brian@illinoisrealestate.com or 312-217-8002 & Suburbs: scott@illinoisrealestate.com or 312-622-6313.

º°¤ø,¸¸,¸,ø¤º ~ Technology Oriented / Hybrid Realtors ~ ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø

2007-06-21T09:16:00.001-05:00

If you are reading this blog then you are probably interested in becoming or working with a "Hybrid Realtor". There are a few pure technology oriented Hybrid Realtors out here and some don’t even know that they are. Others such as myself (Brian Nygard - Co-Owner of IllinoisRealEstate.com and with RE/MAX Grand’s Team IllinoisRealEstate.com), my partner Scott Epstein (Co-Owner of IllinoisRealEstate.com and with RE/MAX Grand’s Team IllinoisRealEstate.com) and Geno Petro (Top Chicago Real Estate Blogger and with Chicago Home Estates, www.chicagohomeestates.com) not only know we are Hybrid Realtors, but we take active measures to ensure we are. I should mention that Geno’s Hybrid Realtor blogging topics and mentions has really shape my focus on the type of Realtor I strive to be, that is, a technology oriented Chicago Hybrid Realtor!

Let’s list what it takes to be considered a Hybrid Realtor (or Hybrid Real Estate Agent, Hybrid Broker, Etc):

1. Here’s any easy one to start, Palm Treo, Blackberry Etc (With Internet). Palm 700W (Windows) is my preference, Gmail access (the many domain name email hub – send and receive from all email addresses), SPACE, large attachments, “You are currently using 1582 MB (55%) of your 2867 MB.”. Google calendar, Google Docs, Google Spread Sheets… ANYWHERE! Please let me repeat myself a-n-y-w-h-e-r-e. Oh well I think my “1.” is actually 4 or 5.

6. I hate faxes, dude get with the pdf. Scan to pdf and email, done. Portable Document Format (PDF) lets you capture and view from any application, on any computer system and share it with anyone. Why on earth do people continue to fax or print and mail book thick Chicago condo declarations and bylaws, give me a break. How about spool scan to pdf and email to whomever you like.

…Please add your comments.

…I’ll be adding to this post over the next couple weeks.

Brian 312-217-8002, briannygard@gmail.com

Chicago Real Estate & Gang Territories

2007-06-12T08:37:00.000-05:00

Before you buy Chicago real estate in a new neighborhood, be sure you know about your Chicago gangs and crews as well as their territories. Here is a link to a Google map that outlines details and locations. I think you’ll find it surprising to see they are found in almost every neighborhood!

Buyers & Sellers Please Be In Tune With Today's Chicago Real Estate Market

2007-05-31T06:06:00.000-05:00

FYI - Buyers and sellers both should absolutely obtain a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) when considering making an offer or listing a home for sale in today’s Chicago real estate market. The Chicagoland market is what it is so you MUST be in tune with today’s price levels. Email us at Team@IllinoisRealEstate.com if you’d like us to send over a CMA on a property you are involved with if you aren’t already working with an agent.

So when does the "spring real estate market" begin (in Chicago)?

2007-01-22T13:01:00.000-06:00

I've been hearing a lot of Realtors say "it's going to be an early spring". I read on another local Chicago real estate blog that the spring market actually starts just after the first of the year and runs through June! More traditional Chicago Realtors may say it's March or April through May. I've been seeing an early up tick in listing inquires and showing requests and am starting to believe one other opinion on when the spring market will hit, that is, after the Super Bowl. I should say after the Bears win the Super Bowl! I heard on a local real estate radio show a couple weekends ago that some agents are actually scheduling open houses and showings around the Bears games!

When do you all think the spring market is going to hit this year in Chicago?

Technology and Real Estate

2007-01-14T06:42:00.000-06:00

In today’s real estate industry it’s very important that you stay on top of every tool that’s available to help you grow your business. So in this technology era of real estate how does one generate enough business to make a living? Is having a website enough? What about advertising in real estate magazines, billboards, or on real estate websites? The answer is that no one thing alone will bring you enough business.

The one common component of successful real estate agents is, they all have a system. It used to be that your system would include a personal assistant (and some still do), but with today’s technology that doesn’t need to be the case. With smart phones, PDA’s, and laptops, the agent is always reachable. Customers want their information and they want it fast. If you can not provide them with what they want, they will find someone else that can. Which is why it’s important to have a CRM (customer relationship management system) or some form of a database to track your leads and inquiries and reply in a timely manner. Many of these systems have an auto-respond feature that will at least acknowledge the inquiry and let your customer know that you’re on top of it. When used correctly a CRM could save you a lot of time.

This is just one example of the various technologies that are available to us Realtors in today’s real estate market.

By Scott Epstein Team IllinoisRealEstate.com RE/MAX GRand

Be Sure To Keep An Eye Out - Save Searches

2007-01-07T18:09:00.000-06:00

If you are one of those that refuse to let a Realtor setup an automated search via the internal MLS system (highly recommended - fyi best method), check out http://www.IllinoisRealEstate.com and the search interface. It's here that you can manually set up search savers, add favs, browse (login or not option) etc... It's really one of the best Chicago real estate search interfaces around.

Let us know when you're ready (through the system). We will be on your inquiry or showing request within minutes (go ahead and test us - serious only please). Not hours, day’s etc like most sites around. If you are into technology we're more then likely the best fit for your real estate needs.

Smart phones - Google Technology - Wireless Office (in addition to brick-n-mortar)

GL!

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