Help Finding a Good Realtor

Hi J.,
We are selling some properties in Chicago and have a great realtor helping us, Stan Szeremeta. He has gone above and beyond to help us sell in this tough market. His office number is ###-###-####. He was flexible with the commission and charged us 5%. He's with Century 21 Pro-Team out of Oak Lawn.

Wish you the best!
V.

Hi there-

While I can't recommend a good realtor, I can tell you that our house is For Sale. It's a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house in North Hoffman Estates in the renowned-Barrington School District (220) and it's Hoffman Estate taxes. We have a huge fenced in yard with a shed and we are close to expressways, Willow Creek, St. Alexius Hospital and Harper College.

Here is the link to our house. Let me know if you would like to come see it. http://chicagotribune.2.homescape.com/SCS/listing_details...

Hope to hear from you soon!
N.

Hi J.,
My name is J.. I am a good realtor who would love to help your family. I am in the McHenry area, I've been in real estate for three years. How does 4.5 Sound?
Please contact me and let me know when you get the opportunity to speak with your husband. I'd love to have an opportunity to find out your family needs, and goals, and real estate dreams. ###-###-####.
I'll look forward to hearing from you.
J.

Hi! I am a recent first-time home buyer, so I don't know what my agent's % is. But she was great to work with - young, fun, knowledgable and always available. She's based in the SW suburbs but goes all over the place. Here's her info: Melissa Somone ###-###-####. She's with Remax. Good luck!

Hi J.,
Good luck selling your home. It's a tough market out there, but it should get better soon. I'd say to give John Tillotson a call. Nicole is using a really good guy. I used to be in Real Estate in the Schaumburg area, and have met John before. Give him a try and see what happens. You can negociate a listing fee with him, I'm sure.

Realtors are all vying for your business.

Steve Randolph is an EXCELLENT realtor. He's with Remax. We used his services when buying our first house (where we still live). He is not just a realtor, but someone that really cares about helping familes find a the right home for them. By the end of the whole experience I felt like we gained a friend! He was wonderful! I wouldn't call anyone else when it comes to buying or selling.

Office: ###-###-#### X268
Direct: ###-###-####
Business Fax: ###-###-####

Office Address:
1417 North Main Street
Wheaton, IL 60187

www.SteveRandolph.com

I am mom of 2 boys, 2 and 4 (in May)

I am not sure where you live. I am a Century 21 Agent in the Alg/LITH area. We offer a flexible commision based on the services you choose. Check out my website www.heatherkromer.com and contact me if you have any further question.

hi J.,

i am not sure where you live. i live in crystal lake and we know a fantastic realtor. her name is kay wirth and she is w/ remax on 14. she is very honest and will work hard for you. hope you find what you are looking for?

T.

Hi J.,
I'm not sure where you live, but the realtor we've used and have recommended several times is Ralph Binetti (Remax). He generally gives a lower percentage, especially if you are buying and selling, but he'll work something out regardless. He is patient, not pushy at all and gives an honest opinion about a house. He's not in it to just make a buck, but to make sure his customers get the home they desire. I could go on and on, but I'll stop now and give you his contact info.
Ralph Binetti, Remax
441 Taft Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL
###-###-#### x 257
www.rbinetti.illinoisproperty.com
He has worked with people in Glen Ellyn, St. Charles, Glendale Heights, Bartlett, etc. So unless you live hours away, he'll be willing to help.
Good luck.
D. I.

J.-

I live in S.Elgin and a broker of a real estate company. Our company charges 4% to list and gives back 20% of the commission we receive on any home purchases. I will go just about anywhere to list a home and have other agents in other communities that could also provide assistance.

We also have a $500 MLS program that keeps you as a For Sale By Owner, but in exchange of the $500 we will put you on MLS and give you a supra lockbox to use.

If you are interested in speaking to me about our programs, please either email me at ____@____.com or call me on my cell ###-###-####.

A little about me, I am a realtor/mom of 2 children ages 4 and 2 1/2 and have been selling real estate for 7 years now.

Hi J.,

My name is A. and I am a Realtor living in McHenry with my office out of Lake Zurich. I came from Elmhurst so I know am familiar with a lot of differetn areas. My Office charges 5% commission. I would be happy to answer any of your real Estate questions or needs, remember advice is free so ask away. My cell phone # is ###-###-####. I am a mother of 4 (9,8,5,3)who works part time.

Have you heard of Covenant Realty? You get on the MLS but only pay a 2% commission and if you end up selling it on your own you only pay 1% commission. My friends used it and loved it! They are based in St. Charles.

Hi J..

My husband is a mortgage loan officer and has many different realtors in different areas and costs that he could refer to you. I'm sure he could be of some help too if you are needing a new mortgage. his number is ###-###-#### and his name is Nick. He is with American Fidelity Mortgage and works very closely with many real estate agents. Good luck! :)

For a great realtor, check out www.daveshouses.com. Dave Ablin with Remax in Palatine is great. He probably charges the 6%, but he really works with you - he's offered to pay for little stuff during the whole closing process on multiple occasions with my husband and I. He's also a business associate of my husband's, so let me know if you are going to contact him, so he can know who referred you. He is REALLY good, and knows the business better than any realtor I have ever met. He does so much investing with real estate - he will not let you make a bad decision for yourself. Let me know if you want to check him out.

Blessings to you in your big decisions!

Okay, we sold by owner two times. The market is tough right now. The first time we got lucky and didn't need to pay any commission fees. The second time we used a company called "Homeowner's Advantage." I don't know if they are still around. In todays market, I would use one of the "buy owner" companies. We purchased the least expensive package. You can offer the purchasing agent anything you want. Let's face it, you have to offer them something if you want them to bring someone to your house. The "buyer owner" company is a of "fixed fee" agent with limited services so they will list your home on the MLS where other agents can see your home. They will often sell you a lock box so any realtor can view your home any time of the day and evening and you don't have to be their. We sold our lock box on ebay when we were done. They even gave us a sign. We had great success. They give you all kinds of advice on how to set up your house. You also might want to wait until the market improves or just be patient while it is listed. Definitely watch HGTV--Designed to Sell and implement those ideas. Make your house look like a model home and be realistic about your price.