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The Work Top Realtors Do AFTER The Property Is Under Contract

Getting the contract is just the beginning – how do you make sure the deal will close? There are more hurdles to clear before the deal is done including inspections, appraisal, and final walk-thru.

by: Greg Nagel
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To Maximize Sales Price, Your Property Has To Appraise

Making sure your Chicago property appraises for the desired sales values requires two things: Understanding the appraiser’s methodolgy and having a savvy local realtor who knows the neighborhood and current home values better than the appraiser.

by: Greg Nagel
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How To Renovate Your Home in a Profitable and Fun Way

A home renovation can earn back as much as $3 in resale for every $1 spent if done right. Doing it successfully depends on what you decide to renovate, who does the work, and how the work is performed. How do you determine the scope and budget for your rehab?

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Utilizing Prep To Sell To Maximize Selling Price

Utilizing Prep To Sell To Maximize Selling Price Prep to sell is not only about the unit but also about... Read More
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Chicago’s Moldy Secret? Split Face Block

During the 90s and 2000s, Chicago experienced an unprecedented condo boom. Split face block was heavily used and it is an unsuitable building material for Chicago’s climate!

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What You CAN Do About Split Face Block

If your home is built of this material, there is a repair solution for the leaking and molding problems you are likely to have. It is the second best solution to not buying a home made of this material in the first place.

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Don’t Puke On My Buyers

Talking too much can have unintended consequences. Sometimes it is better to do more listening to buyers — both what they say and their body language.

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Prep To Sell – 1114 N. Paulina

Preparation to sell is an important part of the process of selling a home. It includes repairs, decluttering, staging, photography, and sometimes renovation.

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Strategic Advantages Of Using Top Agent Network

Top Agent Network (TAN) is an off-market tool that only the top 1% of agents can utilize. Unlike other off-market sales, this is paying the buyer a co-operating commission and therefore is in the interests of the seller. Watch this video to learn some of the interesting nuances of this tool.

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Sell Your Wicker Park Property For Top Dollar

What are the steps to maximizing your home’s sales price? From repairs to renovations and from staging to photograp;y — these are just some of the categories of best practices. Pricing, strategy, negotiation skills — you best hire a top-notch realtor.

by: Greg Nagel
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