Selling a home should be a pretty straightforward process and at the best of times, it is.
Current Market Conditions have changed the housing market considerably during 2009 and many challenges arise during most transactions. This will not change any time soon. What sets Realtors® apart are their solutions to the challenges. Among real estate agents you will find a vast difference in the level of experience, expertise and commitment to quality of service. I am committed to providing the highest possible level of expertise each and every day. Your satisfaction is my goal.
Maximum Market Exposure when you 'List with Chris'
I understand the importance of a multi faceted marketing strategy and I develop a custom marketing plan for each property listing. As the property description is entered into my advertising program, the property information and photos are made available to a vast network which automatically uploads and syndicates to many other websites. You'll get overnight exposure to thousands of potential buyers through hundreds of IDX outlets that place your home online within hours of signing your listing agreement.
When you sell with me your property will be featured on these among many other websites...
Realtor.com Bar none, the biggest and busiest Real Estate web site in America Remax.com The premier website for home searches Northernillinoisproperty.com A mirror site for Remax.com
Homes.com is the #1 alternative to Realtor.com. It's got the best website name in the business and it's traffic is skyrocketing.
HarmonHomes.com is part of a network of sites that ranks in the top 500 most highly-trafficked web sites. HarmonHomes.com itself enjoys approx. 2.5 million pages viewed each month. Bargain.com attracts 2 million consumers every month who pay for access. These are highly qualified prospects for your property. Your property will appear in Bargain.com under the heading, "Realtor Listings." RealEstate.com is one of the most popular real estate web sites, receiving millions of consumer visitors.
Sell.com is a Top Classified Site On the Web. With over 500,000 ads posted since opening for business, you want your home on Sell.com
Trulia.com gives consumers free and open access to unbiased residential real estate information online, using a simple, user-friendly, intuitive Web interface. Zillow.com An easy place to find complete property information which provides a handy "Zestimate' of property value.
Preparation Pays
I’ve been preparing to meet with you for over 18 years. Each and every transaction I deal with gives me even more experience that I will share with you as we acheive your Real Estate goals.
My knowledge of our areas real estate markets and experience through hundreds of transactions enables me to assess both your circumstances and your property quickly and professionally. Before our first meeting I will prepare a preliminary market analysis. That analysis is fine tuned after I view your home and talk with you.
It is my responsibility to prepare you and your home for the marketplace. I will advise you how to present your property to maximize its selling price. Some improvements are worth it, and some are not! These efforts will have your home up for a shorter period of time on the market and more after sale dollars to you.
An Informed Consumer is My Best Client
My goal is to provide you with all the information you need to make informed decisions at each step of the selling process. In addition to review of all documents, I am always available for questions. Each seller receives a detailed marketing and pricing plan together with instant updates via a personal web site.
I'm always here for you...from initial planning for the sale of your home to attending the final close of escrow and all the hundreds of steps in between. And for many years after.
I'll touch base after each showing of your property and I will contact the showing agent for feedback. Information gathered is then shared with you by phone, e-mail or bi-weekly reports. Marketing reports and progress reports are part of our regular communication as well.
Superior Negotiation Skills
Each year I help dozens of families make happy, stress-free moves. Whether it's around town or around the Country. My excellent success rate is a testament to my negotiating skills and solid marketing plan. Just as importantly, my clients appreciate the better bottom line that I help them to achieve!
“List with Chris and your home is as good as sold"
Let me show you how my hard work, dedication and goal oriented marketing combined with leading edge technology can put your home light years ahead of the competition in todays tough real estate market.
Together, we will get the best possible price for your home by reaching the maximum number of potential buyers.
Selling your home is an involved process that affects your family and your future. Before you begin this process, you'll want to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information. When should you sell? How do you get the best price? What kinds of renovations should be made prior to the sale?
These home selling insights will assist you in answering the many questions that arise during the home selling process. When you're armed with the right information, and an experienced real estate professional, you'll be closer to reaching your goal - selling your home fast, and for the best price.
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