The Chicago 77

It?s no secret to anyone that the current sales market is less than ideal. Under most normal circumstances, average homeowners are holding on to their property and hoping for the housing storm to pass. But what if you have to sell? You could be someone who is being transferred to another city or state by [...]

In this market of long listing times and high inventory, there are a few ways to make your home stand out and sell quicker. You’ve Got to Start with Price, Price, Price A Clean Well Lit Place Sells The absolute most important item is price.  If your price is not competitive and realistic to what the market will bear, then [...]

So, how do you Ms/Mr Agent know how much to recommend lowering the price? How do you, Ms/Mr Seller know if the reduction is warranted? How do you know it’s the right amount of reduction? Do you guess? Do you feel your way along? Instinct is important to an agent, but the appraiser side of me also forces me to present [...]

This year is a whole new ball of wax. Buyers are thinking short sales, foreclosures, and taking advantage of buyers who have to sell. They are thinking depreciation and buying at prices prior to the “boom.”