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As many of us get up each morning, we take for granted that we have jobs to go to every day that we work very hard in to earn a decent living. Some of us make more than a decent living and still take it for granted. And still, some of us take for granted the fact that we even have the opportunity to get out of bed on our own every morning and walk to our jobs if we so choose.

A colleague of mine is in the process of trying to raise money for a very noble cause. The son of her best friend has been involved in an accident and has recently become a quadriplegic at the young age of 15 years old. For must people, they would see their hopes and dreams shatter to pieces if they were in this situation. Michael however has accepted his situation for what it is and has come up with new hopes and dreams. His dream is to walk again. He cannot, however, do it without the support of those people that have the kindness in their hearts to give up that extra cup of Starbucks coffee in the morning and make a donation to help offset the cost of the medical bills for Michael’s treatment.

Please click on the link:
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If you could donate any amount, it would be much appreciated and it would going to a great cause. I know it would mean a lot to my colleague as well.

Have a great day and God Bless.

Today I read a great article by Bob Bly in an e-newsletter that I get that talk about how a discount realty business in New Jersey is filing for bankruptcy after 8 years of being in business. The article goes on to talk about why the author is glad to see another discount broker close its doors. The main point of the article talks about why discount services are not necessarily the best choice. Sure they might save you a few bucks up front, but in the Real Estate industry, we are really all in the service business. What kind of service would we be able to provide if we all agreed to keep discounting our commission? We work hard for our commission and not all consumers realize the full value that most Real Estate professionals bring to the table. (full article can be found here.)
It’s good to see someone else out there who feels strongly about this topic. I’ve come across clients and potential clients (as I’m sure we all have) that have tried to persuade me to discount my commission and ask why they should list with me instead of a discount broker. The answer that I give them is very simple. You get what you pay for. This may not be true in all instances, but in general, the amount you pay for a service will be directly proportional to the quality of service you receive. When I am in a listing presentation, my clients know exactly where that commission money is going and they are confident that their house is in good hands. Some people are able to see this, others will not see it until their house has been sitting on the market for almost a year, with no end in sight and instead of paying the commission to a full price broker up front, they’ve been paying their mortgage for almost the past 12 months and they’ve spent way more in commission than it would have costed them to just do it right the first time. But hey, I guess you live, you learn.

Mike Tiburtini

The title of this post should really go without saying, but being in the business, I have the opportunity to directly see consumers reacting to the “downfall” of the real estate market as it is portrayed by most of our nation’s media. As the media reports this terrible market information to the consumers, they often leave out some very important facts that consumers really should be aware of to make educated decisions.

Many consumers only hear about “the market” as a whole and never even take into consideration that when it comes down to buying or selling, the only “market” that matters is the one in which you are either looking to buy or sell your home. I recently read an article published in Crain’s Business Magazine saying that “existing home sales in Chicago are down this year 27% in September as compared to last year”. This statement is very broad and sends a sense of fear and shock into consumers that is in essence a false fear. This just makes our job in the Real Estate Industry that much harder. We now have to put much more extra time and effort into re-educating most of our clients.

There are many agents my office that are having the best years of their career. Now how could that be if the market is really as bad as everyone says it is? I’ll admit that there is a lot of inventory out there in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, but properties are moving. Buyers need to realize that sellers are still not willing to just give their properties away, and sellers need to realize that the market is what it is, and if their home is priced right, it will sell.

I guess what I’m really getting at is that you can’t always believe everything you read in the paper or see on TV. The best thing to do, is if you are ready to buy and/or sell is to get your hands a little dirty and talk to a professional who is currently working in the field and get their take on “the market”. This will greatly add to your power as a consumer by arming yourself with more accurate knowledge about the real estate market and the direction it is going. If you don’t know a licensed professional that would be able to provide you with their valuable service in this market, now is the time to find someone so you can make informed and confident decisions. Take the power away from the media and put it back into the hands of the consumers.

Mike Tiburtini

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3123 N. Clifton has been reduced to $1,599,000!

This gorgeous home is ready for a new owner to move right in. Enjoy the 5000 square feet of living space to its fullest. The 4 generous size rooms, along with the 4 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms make this home ideal for those that like to entertain. There are two bars throughout the house as well as a private roof top deck. All top of the line finishes throughout this home. Brazilian Cherry Hardwood floors throughout, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, spa room, wine cooler, huge walk in his/hers closets and much more. Bring your serious buyers to this just reduced listing!

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Over 5000 Square Feet of living space in this beautiful 4 bedroom, 4 full bath, and 2 half bath single family home. Home includes attached two car garage on quiet tree lined street in Lakeview just off of Belmont. Close to public transportation and plenty of restaurants and night life. Entertain on the private roof top deck, or use the bar in the basement. Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors throughout, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances. All top of the line finishes. Rent today and ask about the option to buy. This could be your dream home.

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I am lucky enough to be able to work with a very creative woman who works on very unique and thoughtful gifts for friends and family members. For a reasonable fee, she will put together scrapbooks for you, or she will consult with you if you have never done it before and would like to do it yourself. These scrapbooks are unique because they immortalize an event or part of a family member’s life or of a significant achievement. Whether it be a graduation ceremony, or your child’s first steps, Janice will help you design and create a lasting keepsake for you.

These gifts might also prove creative and thoughtful for a client if you are in the real estate industry. A homeowner might appreciate a collection of memories put together of times they had in their home if they are moving. Or a blank scrapbook could serve as a fill in the blanks type gift to be done as they settle into life in their new home.
Janice can be contacted at 312.560.7841 or by email at archivers@hotmail.com

Mike Tiburtini

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In the market that we’re in right now, it’s more important than ever to make sure that if you are selling your home, the buyer is going to come to the closing table with funds. It is crucial to make sure your buyers are really pre-qualified. There are still many deals that are falling through at the closing table because the buyers lose their funding at the last minute.

One way to work to prevent this from ever happening to you and your loved ones is to require that the buyer be preapproved by a lender of the seller’s choice as a contingency plan before accepting the offer. By doing this, if the buyer’s lender fails to produce funds on the day of the closing, you can be assured that the buyer still has a way to obtain the funds. Putting a backup plan in place as simple as this could be the right insurance to make sure your deal still goes through.
If you would like more information on this topic, or if you would like to be put in touch with a licensed Mortgage Broker please call 773.382.0446 and ask for Mike.

If you are looking to sell your home and would like to work with someone that would put this protection into place, please call Mike at 773.382.0446 or send an email to info@ChicagoRealEstateExpert.com

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