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Chris Kouros
location_on Glen Ellyn, IL — RE/MAX Suburban
RE/MAX International Inc.
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Why use a REMAX realtor?

When you're looking for help buying or selling property, it's important to remember that the terms "real estate agent" and "Realtor" are not synonymous. Realtors can provide an extra level of service, and to be a Realtor you must be a member of the National Association of Realtors. The NAR is a non-profit trade organization that promotes high professional standards in real estate information, education and professional standards.

The National Association of Realtors also has earned a strong reputation for actively championing private property rights and working to make home ownership affordable and accessible.

Code of Ethics
NAR and CREA members adhere to a strict code of ethics founded on the principle of providing fair and honest service to all consumers. Realtor business practices are monitored at local board levels. Arbitration and disciplinary systems are in place to address complaints from the public or board members.

This local oversight keeps Realtors directly accountable to the individual consumers they serve. Real estate licensees who are not Realtors, work solely under state/provincial licensing regulations.

RE/MAX RealtorsRE/MAX real estate agents are required to be Realtors as a condition of membership in the RE/MAX organization. As a percentage of membership, RE/MAX agents hold more Realtor professional designations compared to any other national or international company.

The various designations are a symbol of achieving and maintaining advanced levels of education in real estate sales and marketing. Look for the Realtor or "R" logo when shopping for real estate assistance, for assurance of ethical standards and commitment to the community.

Link a RE/MAX agent to that "R" for additional assurance of experience, productivity and advanced education.

Definitions:

RealtorA Realtor (or REALTOR) is a licensed real estate agent who is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) a membership organization of some 720,000 real estate agents in the United States. In Canada, the corresponding professional organization is the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). A licensed real estate agent does not have to be a member of NAR or CREA to practice real estate.

BrokerIn real estate, a broker has earned a broker's license. Many brokers own their own real estate office and are "brokers of record," with other real estate agents "hanging their license" under the broker of record. About 40 percent of RE/MAX Associates have earned their broker's license.

 

Elite Buyer's Program My Elite Buyers Program was developed to keep my clients up to date on all market activity. Through this high tech computer program we can match homes to your specific criteria daily as they come on the market. Unlike the other sites available on the Internet, this system will only forward the available homes per your criteria. No more time wasted searching for homes that are not available and hearing " I’m sorry I sold that three months ago" or "that home was on the market last summer". This system automatically searches the multiple listing and transfers the information to my clients via e-mail or U.S. mail. This is a service that I provide to my clients so they are up to date at all times. To register for the Elite Buyers Program all you need to do is answer a few questions. Please call me at (630)790-1776 and we can make a custom search based on your critera. You will start receiving the market listings immediately following entry into the system. Below is an example of what you will recieve.          

  

Pricing GuidelinesPerhaps the most challenging aspect of selling a home is listing it at the correct price. It's one of several areas where the assistance of a skilled real estate agent can more than pay for itself. Too High Can Be As Bad As Too Low If the listing price is too high, you'll miss out on a percentage of buyers looking in the price range where your home should be. This is the flaw in thinking that you'll always have the opportunity to accept a lower offer. Chances are the offers won't even come in, because the buyers who would be most interested in your home have been scared off by the price and aren't even taking the time to look. By the time the price is corrected, you've already lost exposure to a large group of potential buyers. The listing price becomes even trickier to set when prices are quickly rising or falling. It's critical to be aware of where and how fast the market is moving — both when setting the price and when negotiating an offer. Again, an experienced, well-trained agent is always in touch with market trends — often even to a greater extent than appraisers, who typically focus on what a property is worth if sold as-is, right now. Agent Education, Experience Critical When working with a real estate agent, it's critical that you have full confidence in that agent's experience and education. A skilled, knowledgeable agent should be able to explain to you exactly why your home needs to be priced at a certain level — compared to recent listings and sales of homes similar to yours. Experienced agents also know exactly what the current pool of buyers are looking for in relation to particular styles and price ranges of properties. A skilled agent can recommend changes that will enhance the salability of your home, thus increasing the price — and/or decreasing the length of time before a sale. Little Touches Can Generate Big Returns Some of these changes may be cosmetic, involving literally no expense on your part. It might be as simple as moving out some of your furniture and adjusting window coverings to best display desirable qualities of the home. Other changes might demand an investment, but the cost will likely more than pay for itself in the final sales price or timeliness of the sale. It's critical to keep all these aspects of pricing in mind, regardless of whom you choose to list your home.      
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        Free Comprehensive Report (Home Sale Trends/School Information/Neighborhood Data)            When you're looking for help buying or selling property, it's important to remember that the terms "real estate agent" and "Realtor" are not the same. read more >> Sign up today for The Elite Buyers Program and get the most current MLS home listings sent to your email. Call Chris (630)790-1776 Ext. 223 read more >> Perhaps the most challenging aspect of selling a home is listing it at the correct price. It's one of several areas where the assistance of a skilled real estate agent can more than pay for itself... read more >> As a realtor/broker Chris Kouros has helped many people find the home that is just right for them. Read what some of Chris' customers have to say. read more >>
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RE/MAX of Northern Illinois is one of the largest RE/MAX regions in the system and Chicagoland’s ongoing leader in real estate, closing more than $11.4 billion in sales in 2007.