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Chicago Real Estate... Worst Expressions

Have you read this great post from www.seechicagorealestate.com...  I couldn't have said it better and I was laughing as I read it!   Whether you are looking for homes for sale in Buffalo Grove Illinois or Orland Park...  we see these cliches everyday and have to laugh!

Must See: Chicago Real Estate Clichés

 

Chicago Real Estate ClichesIf you’ve ever searched for a home or condo for sale in Chicago,...

Chicago Homes for Sale- Tip 2 Staging your home

Chicago Homes for Sale- Tip 2 - Staging Tips

There are 4 main areas of focus that must be considered when staging a home

The first relates to a buyer's initial impression.  When a buyer initially dirives up to a home he will generate a first impression and this impression will effect how they view the inside of the home.  If the landscaping looks overgrown,  or the painting on the front door is chipped,  the buyer will have a glass half empty view of everything inside. I try to make sure the seller keeps everything properly manicured and updated so the prospect is looking with a glass half full eye.

The second critical step is to declutter and depersonalize the inside of the home.  Prospects need to be able to view how their personal itmes will fit in the home home to make it their home.  Sometmes we advise he seller to get a storage locker or borrow a friends basement to store their excess clutter.   At the same...

Chicago Homes for sale- Tips from top Realtor

Chicago Homes for sale- Listing Tip 1

As a Full time Realtor in the Chicago area, I feel that I can give you many different strategies on how to sell your home in the Chicago area  for the most money in the least amount time. 

If I know that you are planning to sell you Chicago  home in the next 4 years, or even if you are not planning to sell your home,( a job transfer may pop up unexpectantly) I will advise you to take pictures of your home in all seasons.( especially if you live in the Chicago area)   Spring has sprung in Chicago, summer is almost here and the flowers are in bloom..   If you blink and you don't smart smelling the roses or enjoy the beauty of the tulips, you will miss one of the most gorgeous seasons we have in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs.    Use your digital camera and start clicking away. ...