Blurbs from the Burbs by Chicago Northwest Realtor, Judy Greenberg

Buffalo Grove real estate was under contract in   1  day! 

 Yes its true... This beautiful Buffalo Grove townhome for sale went under contract in  1 day..   In this market, this is very exciting news for  the seller, buyer, buyer's realtor and myself.  In addition to this townhome,  I listed two other  Buffalo Grove single family homes this past  month that went under contract in less than 2 weeks.  How do I accomplish this?  I can honestly say its a lot of hard work and a little bit of luck! 

 In today's real estate climate it takes a lot more than planting a sign in the front yard.  Let me discuss my three proven strategies in How to sell your home in less than 2 weeks!

Pricing The Home Correctly

First I need to sit down with the seller and review all of the current data, in order for us to price the home accurately.  In today's dynamic marketplace, this is an extremely challenging endeavor.    As a full time  real estate agent,   I tour each home that competes with the home I am listing in order to obtain additional knowlege helpful in my pricing strategy.   Additionally since I'm very familiar with all the homes that sold in the area, I can guage the selling price of  the home I am currently listing( square feet and condition)  compared to the selling price of the homes that  have recently closed.

Presentation of the Home

Staging and uncluttering  the home is another important aspect  of the selling formula. Before I list a home  I help the seller with all the details necessary to get  the home in the best possible condition. I bring my own props, including rugs and towels for the bathroom,  and decorative pictures and accessories to make the home shine...     Additionally,  I have a handyman and painter that can fix any small item and freshen up the house.  He is amazing and if you would like his number, give me a call.    I  also will give the seller advice on which areas will give them  the most bang for their buck.  In my recent sale, we changed the countertops and appliances in the kitchen, and remodeled the baths. 

Marketing of the Home

Lastly, a real estate agent needs to agressively market your home .  As a Buffalo Grove real estate agent who specializes in internet marketing , your internet exposure will be second to none. Your home will  have its own website, such as the one I recently sold at  www.1916Beverly.com . Your home will also be feautured on my custom websites, www.buffalogrovehomes.com and www.buffalogroveareahomes.com and placed on 100's of real estate websites , including Realtor.com, and Coldwellbankeronline.com.  I believe that when it comes to internet marketing, your house needs to be EVERYWHERE!

Most of my buyers find me just like you are finding me now, my Buffalo Grove blog, www.judygreenberg.com and my website  www.buffalogrovehomes.com

 

 

The above article ,Buffalo Grove real estate sold by Judy Greenberg, Buffalo Grove realtor in 1 day was written by Judy Greenberg, Realtor from Coldwell Banker Buffalo Grove

If you would like more information about the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,including  Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, and Lake Zurich  please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435 or email me at info@buffalogrovehomes.com. 

My websites, www.movetoVernonhills.com , www.buffalogroveareahomes.com and my blog www.judygreenberg.com will provide you all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential buyer or seller!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buffalo Grove Open House- Sunday March 14th from 1-3 You wont' be disappointed!

Buffalo Grove Real Estate January 2010 compared to January 2009

 

As a Buffalo Grove realtor, everywhere I go, people are asking me how is the real estate market doing?  Before I answer this 64 dollar question, I want to pose to them one question,  are you a  potential buyer or a potential seller? At  this time I can honestly say that it looks that 2010 is going to a better year than 2009 for both buyers and sellers

Here are  the January 2010  Buffalo Grove Illinois real estate facts  compared to the January 2009  Buffalo Grove Illinois real estate facts!

 

How do 2010 Buffalo Grove statistics compare to the 2009 Buffalo Grove real estate statistics?

Although the average Buffalo Grove sales price in 2010 is  $30,000 less than the 2009 average sales price, there were twice as many homes sold in January 2010 than in  January 2009.  Also, the average days on the market in 2010 is less than 1/2of the days on the market  in 2009.  What does this mean?   Buffalo Grove seller's are beginning to grasp the current real estate market and  are pricing their homes to sell  fast rather than stay on the market for an extended period of time.

 

I think that it is a wonderful time to sell if you are looking for a great opportunity to buy -  If you are upsizing, the loss that you are incurring on your sale will be recouped if you are buying a more expensive home.  

If you do not own anything it's a wonderful time to buy too.  With the extended tax credits in place and interest rates approx 5% for a conventional loan - there are some amazing opportunities in Buffalo Grove Illinois

So How is the Market in Buffalo Grove?  I think it's great for buyers and for those sellers who price their home aggressively.! The market in Buffalo Grove  Illinois is filled with opportunities!! 

Whether you are in the market to buy a home or to sell your current home in Buffalo Grove  it is important to keep abreast of the Buffalo GRove  market statistics (or at least to work with a  Coldwell Banker Buffalo Grove  REALTOR who does.)

 

 

 

The above article Buffalo Grove Real Estate- January 2010 sales in Buffalo Grove are 2x as much as 2009! was written by Judy Greenberg, Realtor from Coldwell Banker Buffalo Grove

If you would like more information about the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,including Wheeling Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, and Lake Zurich  please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435 or email me at info@buffalogrovehomes.com. 

My websites, www.movetolonggrove.com , www.buffalogroveareahomes.com and my blog www.judygreenberg.com will provide you all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential buyer or seller!

 

Buffalo Grove Real Estate - Best Deal in Buffalo Grove-

As a Buffalo Grove realtor, everywhere I go, people are asking me how is the real estate market doing?  Before I answer this 64 dollar question, I want to pose to them one question,  are you a  potential buyer or a potential seller? 

It is a wonderful time to be a first time Buffalo Grove  home buyer or even a  Buffalo Grove repeat buyer that can buy quickly if they find the best deal.  

With the extended tax credits in place and interest rates hovering around  5% for a conventional loan - there are some amazing opportunities in Buffalo Grove Illinois.

Because of the great opportunities in Buffalo Grove , I decided  to do a series of posts on the Buffalo Grove Property of the Week ( doesn't  even have to be my listing)

Buffalo Grove Property of the Week- Turnberry Condo

Every day I review all of the new properties and price changes in Buffalo Grove.  Yesterday I came across a two Bedroom Condo in Turnberry that was priced extremely agressively at $159,900.    It is not a foreclosure, it is just a very motivated relocation seller.  The unit looks tremendous and the Turnberry Condos are centrally located in Buffalo Grove.    I couldn't  believe that I was seeing the price correctly.  Its too good to be true.    If you would like to see this unit, please give me a call at 847-602-5435

Since many people are also looking for the best deals in Buffalo Grove and you need to act fast, please make sure that you have all your ducks in line  prior to looking for a home.      It is best  that you submit  with your offer a preapproval letter issued by a lender.   Having a pre approval letter also demonstrates to sellers that you are serious about buying a home, that you can afford to purchase their property, and that you already have a lender who is interested in working with you.  If you would like the name of a great lender, please do not hesitate to call me.  

If you would like more information about the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,including Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, and Lake Zurich  please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435

The above information regarding was provided by Judy Greenberg,Buffalo Grove Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 

Judy's websites, www.movetolonggrove.com , www.buffalogroveareahomes.com and www.judygreenberg.com will provide you all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential buyer or seller!

Judy can be reached at 847-602-5435 or via email at info@buffalogrovehomes.com. Judy has helped people move in and out of  the Chicago Northwest  Suburbs. 

 

Buffalo Grove Real Estate analysis for December by top realtor in the Buffalo Grove area.

 

As a Buffalo Grove realtor, the number one question that I am always asked is..... "How is the Buffalo Grove Real Estate  Market Doing?"  Obviously, my clients ask me this question but I am also asked this question by friends, family and/or acquaintances. I am asked this question at the grocery store, while I am walking my dog, at school functions, as a spectator at my son's volleyball game , parties, anywhere and everywhere.

So to answer  the 64 Dollar question,  How is the Buffalo Grove Real Estate Market "  I have summarized the following information for my readers.

1.  Unfortunately for  Buffalo Grove sellersand fortunate for Buffalo Grove buyers- home prices in Buffalo Grove  are currently similar to what the prices were in 2002/2003.

2.There were 12 closed detached sales in Buffalo Grove  Il in December 2009.    If you would like to know what a particular  Buffalo Grove sold for, just email me and I will be happy to send you the sales price.

3. The  highest selling price for a single family home in Buffalo Grove in December 2009  was $652,000 while the lowest sales price in Buffalo Grove in December 2009  was  $230,000.  The  average sales price in  all of 2009 was$360,953.  In 2008 the average Buffalo Grove sales price  was $399,722.  Unfortunately, the prices are still falling.

 

5. The average listing market time in Buffalo Grove, Il  in December of 2009 was 167 days - understand that this is an average  listing market time and that "pricing a home right for today's market and staging your home" will result in a quicker sale.

 

December 2009 Sales in Buffalo Grove

 

Str Name List Price Selling Price Days on market Subdivision MOHAWK $248,900 $230,000    38 INDIAN HILL $259,900   $250,000         6 STRATHMORE HORATIO $339,900 $310,000      117 NORTHWOODS Hawthorne $319,500 $310,000     56 OLD BUFFALO GROVE TWISTED OAK $349,900 $333,500     80 STRATHMORE KNOLLWOOD $375,000 $341,000   870 STRATHMORE GROVE Copperwood $375,000 $360,000   265 OLD FARM VILLAGE TOULON $381,150 $363,000     21 RAINTREE $585,000 $535,000     28 WOODLANDS OF FIORE CHAMBOURD $659,000 $579,500     21 MIRIELLE Whispering Oaks $644,900 $610,000   235 DOUBLETREE FOXFORD $699,000 $652,500   267 CANTERBURY FIELDS                             I think that it is a wonderful time to sell if you are looking for a great opportunity to buy - I have had two clients who recently sold their homes for less than they had paid for them in 2003  but made up the difference and more when they purchased their next home. . If you do not own anything it's a wonderful time to buy too.  With the extended tax credits in place and interest rates under 5% for a conventional loan - there are some amazing opportunities in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.    So How is the Market in Buffalo Grove Illinois?  I think it's great for buyers and for those who price their home aggressive.! The market in Buffalo Grove Illinois is filled with opportunities!!  Whether you are in the market to buy a home or to sell your current home in Buffalo Grove it is important to keep abreast of the Buffalo Grove Grove market statistics (or at least to work with a Buffalo Grove  REALTOR who does.)     If you would like more information about the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,including Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, and Lake Zurich  please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435 or email me at info@buffalogrovehomes.com.  My websites, www.movetolonggrove.com , www.buffalogroveareahomes.com and my blog www.judygreenberg.com will provide you all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential buyer or seller! Are you looking for a  Buffalo Grove home in the near future.?... Then click on icon on the right and  I'll help to find you the perfect home.