Want to stay on top of what is new and for sale in the West Loop of Chicago? You have 3 options -1.) Search the MLS on a MLS search site like Helios MLS Search2.) Find an agent and have them send you listings as they come on the market3.) Visit broker announcement websites like Advantage Chicago
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02/16/2007
Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest difference...When you are looking for your perfect REALTOR what do you look for? Is it one who will call you on the phone all the time? Do you prefer contact through email? Do you want someone who will take you to look at places after work, o
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02/16/2007
The south end of Lincoln Park, toward downtown, is known as Old Town. It contains quiet tree-lined residential streets with some of Chicago's finest and most expensive homes: impressive greystones, brick townhomes; and charming row houses and tucked-away coach homes. Further north are the Wrightw
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02/15/2007
Of all the under-rated neighborhoods that have not really received their just recognition, River North is the most underappreciated.Perhaps it's a combination of being overshadowed by its neighbor the Gold Coast, or maybe it's a 'tainted by association' label it has for being located next to the
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02/15/2007
For those of you who have an ear tuned for web speak, you have probably heard the term "web 2.0" thrown around with increasing frequency. It seems basic enough, the newest version of the web, but what does it mean exactly?In it's essence it is the popularization of UGC or User Generated Content i
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02/15/2007
When it comes down to negotiation time, it pays to know what bargaining chips you have available to you. There are many more ways to add value for your client than many Realtors first realize.For instance:buying down mortgage pointspaying closing costsgiving a credit for improvementspaying for t
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10/09/2006
One of my favorites "moves" to pull as a realtor is the old closing gifts at the closing table. It makes you come across like santa claus and definitely leaves a positive impression.The question is what gifts get the best reception. Personally I've had a great response from Tiffanys gifts. Our
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10/09/2006
One of the best ways to spend your marketing dollars is through client appreciation parties.I try to have one twice a year. They don't need to be too fancy or even anywhere special (I hold mine at my condo in Lincoln Park). Don't skimp on the food or booze but other than that they really don't
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10/09/2006
So I know that having your own LLC is a smart move because of tax purposes, but what exactly does that mean?Aside from the regular tax write offs we get for being an independant contractor, are there other benefits to be had? Should any property you purchase be placed into this LLC as well?Final
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10/08/2006
After every successful open house we are usually left with a nice long list with the contact info for most of the people who came to the open house.In order to maximize what you get out of your open house you have to do your best to convert these new contacts into leads.What do you all feel is th
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10/08/2006
