29 Ways It Pays

from The Real Estate Book of Chicago West & Far West Suburbs - Vol 8#3

by The Real Estate Book

HERE ARE 10 RESOURCES YOU NEED WHEN SELLING A HOME

DETERMINE HOW MUCH YOU CAN AFFORD.

NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY OR SELL A HOME!

Consider all the steps you will personally have to complete.

Review & sign closing documents.

Negotiate terms of sale or purchase including repairs of concessions. Research neighborhoods and local amenities.

CHOOSE mORTgAgE LEnDER.

Obtain homeowners’ insurance.

Analyze comparable home sales and make offer on new home.

Schedule appointments to show current home or to see new ones.

ORDER TITLE SEARCH.

Find attorney to draft contract.

Host open houses to sell existing home.

Review and approve contract.

CONDUCT FINAL WALK-THROUGHS OF HOME.

Investigate school system.

Consider offers for current home.

COORDINATE CLOSING WITH LENDER, TITLE COMPANY AND CUSTOMER.

PuT ExISTIng HOuSE On mARkET.

Arrange home and pest inspections on new home.

Price existing home without the input of market expert.

gET SIgnED COnTRACT TO SELLER.

Obtain title insurance.

Decide where to advertise to reach best potential buyers.

Hire attorney or title company to complete closing research.

FIND NEW HOME WITH ALL THE FEATURES YOU WANT.

Review homeowners’ association documents for new home.

HIRE SURVEYOR TO SURVEY PROPERTY.

Review and approve closing costs.

Meet home and pest inspectors for review of current home.

Patricia became a licensed REALTOR® in 2006. She is passionate about helping people. Patricia is an expert negotiator always working to help her buyers and sellers make the best decisions. Continuing education is a priority for Patricia. She has earned numerous industry designations and awards including PMN, C2EX, AHWD and CDPE.

Patricia is involved in several professional organizations. She is currently President Elect of The REALTOR® Association of Fox Valley and serves on numerous committees. She is past President of The Women’s Council of REALTORS® Fox Valley, and was awarded REALTOR of the Year in 2022.

Patricia raised her 3 sons as a single mom and is the proud Grandma to 2 girls and 2 boys. She is married to her wonderful husband of 23 years and has 2 Labrador Retrievers. She recently adopted a cat because her client was unable to take him when she moved. Patricia keeps in touch with her past clients and has remained friends with many of them. In her free time she enjoys volunteering her time, being with friends and traveling.

With Spring Around the Corner, I Bet You Would Love a New Home!

Spring is all about planting roots and new growth. Moving into your dream home will warm the hearts of you and your family for many years to come.

Buying and selling a home can be scary. That is why you need to hire a professional REALTOR to guide you through the process. From prepping your home to sell to the closing table, your REALTOR will be there every step of the way.

Check out page 8 and 9 to read this months article

“29 Ways It Pays To Work With a REALTOR”. This issue is packed with REALTORS, and other real estate related service providers who are the best in the business! Be sure to tell them you found them in The Real Estate Book Home & Lifestyle Guide.