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Clear & consistent communication throughout the process
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Relationships built on integrity and trust
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Strong negotiations serving your best interests
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A service standard that will ensure we are your go-to real estate expert for life
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Mortgage pre-approval
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Buyer Consultation
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Home Search
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Make an offer
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Inspection
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Attorney Review
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Loan Application & Appraisal
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Clear Mortgage Contigencies
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Final Walk-Through
Broker-based Mortgage Lenders
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Real Estate Attorneys
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Home Inspectors
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Insurance Agents
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Movers & Storage
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General Contractors and Handymen
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Painters, Electricians, Plumbers & other trades
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Closing
Guiding You Every Step 1
Mortgage pre-approval
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Attorney Review
Before we begin touring open houses and private showings,
Your real estate attorney will have 5-10 business days to
you’ll need to talk to a good local lender about obtaining a
review the contract after it is signed. If there is a condo
pre-approval letter for financing, unless you’re paying cash for
association, this will be your opportunity to review all of the
your home. Your lender will provide answers to questions about
condo association documents including budget, meeting
interest rates, closing costs, loan products, down payment
minutes, declarations and rules. Your attorney will negotiate
requirements and monthly payment expectations.
modifications to the contract as well as formalize any inspection repairs/credits if the seller agrees. Attorney fees
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form part of the closing costs and are paid at closing.
Buyer Consultation We’ll meet to discuss your search criteria in detail, review available home inventory, and answer your questions about the home buying process. This will maximize efficiency of your time
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Loan Application & Appraisal If you are obtaining financing, you will start your loan
looking at properties that meet your criteria and we can all be
application once we’re under contract. Your lender will
on the same page with your timeframe and home ownership
let you know the list of financial documents necessary to
goals. Our role is to make sure you feel knowledgeable in the
provide to the underwriting team including a few months
buying process and the marketplace so you feel confident and
of bank statements, tax records, pay stubs etc. Once you
comfortable in your purchase.
feel confident your home purchase is moving forward after attorney review/inspection period, your lender will have an
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We’ll set you up in Compass Collections so we can collaborate on your home search, and so you’re notified of exclusive
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appraisal done on the property.
Home Search 8
Clear Mortgage Contingencies
properties coming to market soon. After the available
Securing your mortgage typically takes 30-45 days. Once
properties are narrowed down to your list of favorites, we will
your lender has all of your application documents, they
schedule buyer tours to see homes that not only fit your criteria
provide it to their underwriting team for review. When
but also have great resale potential. Navigating the search
underwriting issues a Clear-to-Close, your loan is complete
process to help you make a smart investment is our priority.
and the file will be sent to the title company for closing.
Make an offer When you’ve found the right home, we will review the
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Final Walk-Through Before closing day, we’ll have a final walk through of your
comparable sales data to analyze the list price and determine
future home. This is our chance to make sure the sellers
our offer strategy. We will review the sales contract and offer
made any repairs agreed to, all appliances and fixtures
terms and we will present the offer in writing to the seller’s
negotiated were left behind and that the sellers didn’t
agent. We will guide you through the negotiation process.
accidentally damage the home when moving out.
Once terms are mutually agreed by you and the seller, the offer will be revised for the seller to sign. Once the contract is signed by both parties, you are officially under contract and initial earnest money will be due. Your three home-purchase contingencies are your inspection, attorney review and securing your mortgage, which happen next simultaneously.
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Inspection Once your offer is accepted, we’ll schedule your inspection. The inspection contingency is usually open for 5 business days
Spend carefully
Know your credit
Hold off on making significant
Work with your lender to address
purchases or acquiring new debt
any outstanding issues
Start a budget for home repairs
Plan for Closing costs
and preventive maintenance (furnace, hot water heater, roof, exterior upkeep and more).
which may include: lender costs, appraisal, transfer taxes and prepaid property taxes, title and recording fees, legal services and homeowners insurance escrow.
Closing We will attend your closing together along with your attorney and the seller’s attorney at the office of the seller’s title company. Your attorney will explain each form you need to sign and will review the numbers on the settlement
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Financial Preparedness Tips
statement. Closings typically take a 1-2 hours. When closing is complete, you’ll receive the keys to your new home!
High Tech, High Touch Collaborate, discuss, and monitor the market
from offer acceptance. If any serious issues are uncovered, we can negotiate seller repairs or credits at closing to have the repairs done yourself. Inspection fees are paid on site.
Compass Collections let you explore properties—their size, neighborhood, amenities—within a visual workspace. Monitor market activity in real time, stay in constant contact with us, and invite collaborators to join in on the discussion. Discover exclusive Compass listings you won’t find anywhere else and receive real-time notifications of new homes with customized saved searches.
Savvy Specialists. Two Door Group is solely dedicated to serving others. In their capable hands, every buyer and seller receives personalized service, market smarts, and a have-your-back attitude. Worlds Apart. They have mastered the art of serving Chicago, ensuring that every client is knowledgeable in the marketplace and confident in their real estate decision.
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1643 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60647
Co-Founders Adele Lang & Jen Vest
Compass is a licensed Real Estate broker with a principal office in Chicago, IL and abides by all applicable Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only, is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, and changes without notice. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of Real Estate brokerage.
About Two Door Group
Deep Connection. With many parallels in their lives, Jen and Adele were meant to team up to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Their shared drive and enthusiasm for providing excellent service and results has brought this powerful partnership together.
Client Testimonials “Jen helped us list and sell our condo as well as buy our new home. What we loved about working with Jen is that her communication is excellent. She kept us up to speed at every stage of the process for both the buy and sell side of things, and was always willing to go the extra mile. Whether she was making sure we fully understood the myriad of decisions we had to make, or putting us in touch with trustworthy outside contractors (i.e. tradespeople/ mortgage brokers), Jen always had our backs. We’d definitely use her again!” - Dave & Kylie “Adele is a hard worker with expertise in all areas of the process. You would be very lucky to have Adele leading you through the sale or purchase of your home. In complicated sales, Adele’s composure and knowledge will serve you well. She makes a great effort to represent your interests and lead you to the finish line. Simply put, Adele is a pleasure to work with that makes the journey fun and successful.” - Jim & Greg “The Two Door Group was great to work with! As a first time buyer they were patient with me and explained everything I needed to know in order to feel like I was in control of what was going on. They were super responsive, and were always there to help! I will definitely be recommending the Two Door Group to anyone I know who is looking to buy” - Marissa