Real Estate Tips from Berwynners

Tips from a Realtor

For the majority of people, the purchase or sale of a home is their largest single investment. Having the right real estate team means having an agent who is committed to helping you buy or sell your home with the highest level of expertise in your local market.

Luis Ortiz RE/MAX Partners Team Luis Ortiz

6420 W Cermak Rd Berwyn, IL 60402 (708) 484-2300 luisortizsells@gmail.com

Tips for Sellers: Don’t Over-Upgrade

Quick fixes before selling always pay off. Extreme makeovers, not so much. You probably won’t get your money back if you do a huge improvement project before you put your house on the market. Instead, do updates that will pay off and get you top dollar. Get a new fresh coat of paint on the walls, replace door handles, cabinet hardware, make sure closet doors are on track, fix leaky faucets and clean the grout. Schedule an appointment so a Real Estate Professional can guide if you are thinking of selling before starting to remodel.

Tips for Buyers: Make Two Lists

List what you need in a home then what you want. Wants are all the things that would make you happy in a new home but aren’t necessarily deal breakers, like hardwood floors throughout or a fireplace.

Dream homes do exist, but depending on the price range, location, your wish list and current market conditions, expectations can sometimes be unrealistic.

Refer back to your list of must-have home features and remember you can make renovations or upgrades down the road.

Tips from a Mortgage Expert

If you’re ready to take the first steps to owning your own home, the process is simpler than you think. There are many loan options for first-time buyers out there, and it’s important to have a loan officer to guide you every step of the way in finding what works best for you. Here are 3 key tips to keep in mind when starting the process.

Julisa Sanchez CRA Area Manager Wintrust Mortgage NMLS #215431

400 W Lake St Elmhurst, IL 60126 (630) 758-1300 jsanchez@wintrustmortgage.com

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The experts at Wintrust Mortgage are there to help well in advance to make sure you have good credit, enough saved for a down payment, and have time to pay down debt that could hold you back from getting your dream home.

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Start collecting your pay stubs for the last 30 days, bank account statements for the last 2 months, W-2 and tax returns for the last years.

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Start your Prequalification by contacting Julisa at jsanchez@wintrustmortgage.com. It’s a fast, secure process that can help you understand your loan options, budget, down payment and more. Plus, doing so makes you more attractive to potential sellers.

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