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2011 

I read lots of opinions here on Active Rain about the value (or lack thereof) of giving and asking for buyer feedback.  It seems many agents believe that giving feedback after showings somehow compromises their buyers... I don't believe this to be true.  I believe the reason it is hard to get buy...
07/29/2011
 -the Apple Store in Naperville looks modern inside and out...   I wasn't really shopping.  I was curious... I was hanging out with my father-in-law Dave on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. We were in downtown Naperville.  Our wives were shopping, so Dave and I had some time to kill... Naperville's ...
07/26/2011
I generally don't think of myself as a guy that likes scripts...However, after 6 years of selling real estate, I find myself using certain phrases while communicating with my sellers regarding price reductions.Here are 5 phrases I commonly use when dealing with sellers that help me get price redu...
07/17/2011
I didn't recognize the number when my phone rang two weeks ago. It was Sunday morning.  I was reading my paper and enjoying my coffee, but I picked up the phone anyway... The call was from a man I hadn't spoken with in over two years.  He had moved his family to China for a job opportunity.  It t...
07/16/2011
Most of my customers do a great job selling their home.  They understand pricing.  Their home is almost always available for showings.  They keep it clean and clutter free.  Some even light scented candles during showings... These are the good sellers.  Most of them have happy endings. Unfortunat...
07/10/2011
Lehigh Station Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Aurora Illinois Real Estate -Lehigh Station, Aurora on a warm summer day... Lehigh Station, a large subdivision of townhomes located just west of Rte. 59, is located conveniently on Aurora's border with Naperville... The homes at Lehigh Station h...
07/08/2011
Springhill Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate -a sunny spring afternoon in Springhill, Naperville... Springhill, on Naperville's north side, is set only a mile or so from Naperville's train station and downtown.  In spite of it's great location, Springhill offers ...
07/08/2011
Lakewood Crossing Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate  -a home in Lakewood Crossing, Naperville on beautiful summer day... The Lakewood Crossing subdivision in Naperville is a neighborhood with moderately priced homes in a nice location.  The homes have 3 or 4 bedr...
07/08/2011
Woods of Bailey Hobson Second Quarter 2011 Market Report - Naperville Illinois Real Estate -a warm summer morning at the Woods of Bailey Hobson, Naperville..... The Woods of Bailey Hobson in Naperville, located just minutes from the downtown, has heavily wooded lots and beautiful homes... The Woo...
07/08/2011
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