March 2020 Newsletter by Shaunna Burhop

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Shaunna Burhop | Baird & Warner Real Estate Broker 210 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004

March 2020 Newsletter

The spring market is here!

Call Shaunna today to set up a personalized consultation at 847.275.0277.

Market Update NORTHWEST SUBURBS* Detached, Single Family • Median Sales Price: $315,000 -3.1% • Days on Market: 140 +9.4% • Homes for Sale: 1,805 -9.6% • Showings per Listing: 7.7 +22.2% • Homes Under Contract: 451 +30.7% Attached, Condos + Townhomes • Median Sales Price: $171,000 +3.6% • Days on Market: 89 +15.6% • Homes for Sale: 870 -6.1% • Showings per Listing: 7.3 +19.7% • Homes Under Contract: 334 +19.7% *Statistics January 2019 v. 2018; (+) or (-) indicates change between the month of January 2019 compared to January 2018; Figures from MRED LLC. Info Sparks

Calendar SAT APR 4: MT. PROSPECT BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY Celebrate spring and get a family photo! Greenhouse grown Easter lilies will be available for purchase. Find out more at mppd.org.

FRESH COLOR: Going Green for Spring!

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’m always looking for fresh new ways to improve curb appeal. While I typically suggest adding or refreshing basic elements in neutral colors for sellers, I love to offer more bold ideas to my buyers.

An easy and inexpensive way to give instant appeal is to paint your front TRADD door. This spring we are seeing STREET GREEN trends in lively colors such as beauDCR090 tiful hues of blues and greens.

Take it a step further and change the door hardware. Not sure what finish to choose? According to BuilderOnline.com, like the matte black finishes that are dominating kitchen faucets, iron black finishes are getting a lot of attention on entry door locks. Black offers classic appeal and blends well with many home styles and colors. Similarly, contemporary styles continue to gain momentum as homeowners seek out uncluttered, streamlined looks. n

Let’s Get Social!

SOURCE: Visit SouthernLiving.com for more great front porch ideas

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Above: Bring the liveliness of your lawn and garden all the way to your stoop with a shot of green on the doors. This versatile shade works with both gold and silver hardware.

Left: Double up on pots. Keep the plantings equally loose and casual with baskets and a smattering of mossy terra-cotta containers.

STAGING + SELLING | SEARCHING + INVESTING | RENOVATIONS + DESIGN | RELOCATION + RETIREMENT | SENIOR LIVING + ESTATES

SELL THE DREAM: It’s not a secret— Staging works

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uyers aren’t just looking for a new home, they are looking to fulfill a vision they have of a new life. Staging helps “sell the dream” and often generates not only a higher asking price, but less time on the market. I provide a staging consultation with my designer for all my sellers. I trust her implicitly and she continues to amaze me with her transformations.

While every home requires a custom approach, our goals always stay the same: • MAKE THE FIRST IMPRESSION COUNT. Buyers start making decisions the moment they walk in the door, so having a fresh inviting space will catch their attention.

March 2020 Newsletter

AFTER WHAT WE DID: In the great room, we rearranged furniture for better flow and added stools to an existing breakfast bar to function as a bonus entertaining area for guests. We also updated lighting to be more of a focal point and modernized the window treatments.

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• SET PRIORITIES. Focus on projects that allow the home to show as updated as possible with the least investment.

• START FRESH. Remove outdated and personal items, to provide a “clean slate” that allows buyers to envision themselves living in the space.

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For every $100 invested in staging, the potential return is $400!* —Forbes.com

• ADD FUNCTION. Showcase lifestyle features that appeal to a wide variety of potential buyers.

• BE INSPIRING. Create Instagram-worthy images to generate buzz. n See more of this amazing townhouse at 1935 North Silver Lake Road in Arlington Heights, listed at $269,900, on ShaunnaBurhop.com

EXPANDED KITCHEN 1528 E Fleming Dr, Arlington Heights COMING SOON

AFTER WHAT WE DID: In the bedroom, we removed excess furniture and heavy drapes, and cleared space for new artwork and accessories. In the bath, we painted the room a more neutral color, updated the lighting, and changed the cabinet pulls.

OPEN PLAN WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS 702 River Oaks, Island Lake $369,900

For more information on these featured properties or other available listings, or to list your own home, call Shaunna today at 847.275.0277.

Shaunna Burhop is one of the top agents in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs, and she has consistently been recognized as one of the Top 10 Real Estate Agents in Illinois and the Top Producing Agent at Baird & Warner NW Suburban.

If your property is currently listed for sale with another realtor, please disregard this mailing.

PHOTO CREDITS THIS PAGE: VHT Studios (afters) REVERSE: Michael Vosburg (lily); Hector M. Sanchez (green door) SOURCES *According to the National Association of Realtors, from Forbes.com

GREAT RENTAL OPPORTUNITY 2650 Brookwood Way, Rolling Meadows COMING SOON