Blurbs from the Burbs by Chicago Northwest Realtor, Judy Greenberg

Long Grove Home for Sale- Price Reduced! 

Long Grove Realtor, Judy Greenberg  Just lowered the price of  2410 Cumberland to $799,000.   This price is too good be true! 

This exqusite French County Long Grove home at 2410 Cumberland in  boasts a majestic circular dirve as well as a spectacular curb appeal.   Hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings welcome you home in the grand entryway of 2410 Cumberland in Country Club Estates.

The large garden room window of the living room streams in natural light and gives you a beautiful view of the lilac bushes and professional landscaping. 

Hardwood  floors continue throughout the first floor of the Long Grove home into the formal dining room.  The trayed ceiling and chair rail provide depth and architectural interest to the room.  Perfect for entertaining the gourmet kitchen boasts granite counters and stainless steel appliances. 

Cathedral ceilings, ceramic-tile flooring and large fireplace with bead board surround provide a cozy gathering place for family and friends alike in the family room.  New renovations throughout this gorgeous Long Grove  home include a wet bar for entertaining in the family room.

Walk through the kitchen and you will find the first floor study.  Secluded from the rest of the house, this room is perfect for a home office, study area or library.

The main floor master suite provides a calm, peaceful space to unwind from the stresses of the day.  The fireplace, private entrance to the back porch and stayed ceiling welcome you to read, watch TV or just enjoy the quiet of the neighborhood.

This family-centered home has four bedrooms on the second floor, each complete with ceiling fan and walk-in closet.  Additionally, there are two additional bathrooms , a wonderful loft and a laundry room on the second floor

The fully-finished basement has been designed and electrically wired to provide a full, home-theater experience, but is spacious enough that it can also be transformed into a home gym.

2410 Cumberland is in the Country Club Subdivision of Long Grove.  The children who live in this subdivision attend Kildeer Elementary School in Long Grove, Woodlawn Middle School in Long Grove and Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire. If you would like to view more pictures of this home, you can call me at 847-602-5435 and I will send you the entire tour. 

Judy Greenberg's websites www.movetolonggrove.com provides all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential Long Grove buyer or seller.  If you are a first time home buyer trying to determine how much you can afford, or an experienced buyer who is selling your home, Judy can help you with all your real estate needs .  As a seller you benefit from Judy's savvy internet marketing skills and strong negotiating skills, and as a buyer you benefit from her passion for finding you your perfect home!

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. including but not limited to Long Grove, Kildeer, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Vernon Hills, and Hawthorn Woods.

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Long Grove Realtor- Finding the best one for you!

•1.     Choose a Long Grove Realtor that best suits your personality!

 It is incredibly important to choose a Long Grove agent  who makes you feel exrtremely comfortable since you will be spending many of the next waking hours with this person.  

To see if our personalities click, we can either meet for coffee- I like Dunkin Donuts better than Starbucks, but I never refuse a good latte, we can chat on the phone, or you can read a few of my blog posts at www.judygreenberg.com. 

•2.     Choose a  Long Grove realtor you trust!

There are certain professions where trust is of the utmost importance and included in this list is realtors. A good Long Grove realtor is someone who you know will do his or her best for you.   

 No -brainer! The high level of integrity and complete honesty bred into me enable you to put your trust in me to help YOU with your next real estate  purchase.  I will provide you  a list of my past clients in order for them to give you a good idea of how I operate.    A great percentage of my business is  referral based.

•3.     Choose a full- time Long Grove realtor

These days, it seems that almost everyone's  a realtor. Some Long Grove realtors do it as a hobby, and some do it as a full time job.  I do it  almost 24/7.   By hiring a full time  Long grove realtor, you help assure that their search for your new home is full time as well.  During your search for the perfect home, most Long Grove realtors will be looking for the home  on the multiple listing service that meets all of your criteria.

I go beyond that.    Many times when I have a buyer in a specific price range and they can't find a home that they are truly in love with, I go the extra step.   I ask the realtors in my office, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, if anyone has a listing that they know that is coming on the market soon.  If this networking proves unsuccessful, I take it one step further and ask my close friends and colleagues I trust in the other offices in town to see if they know of any listing that is going to meet the needs of my buyers.    Although inventory is high, and you are  probably laughing to yourself that a person can't find a home in today's market, many times the best homes do not even hit the market

•4.     Choose a Long Grove realtor that wants what you want.

Will your realtor listen to your needs and wants and understand that during this process your needs will change.

It took me 2 years to find my dream home, so I completely understand!  I work hard to ensure each move and home purchase/sale is as smooth and pleasant as it can be.   Buying a home can be stressful, so my goal is to take some of that stress away.

 •5.     Choose a local Long Grove realtor.

It is important to choose a realtor who knows the area like the back of her hand.  Your Long Grove realtor should be completely versed in the schools, subdivisions,school districts, boundary lines, commuting, type of water the home uses, conservancy laws, etc

Let me give you an example.  Suppose a school district changed boundaries within the last few years.   Many listing realtors are relying on old school information, and submitting incorrect schools or incorrect spelling of schools on the MLS sheets.  This is happening more frequently today, especially with the influx of foreclosures and bank owned property on the market.  The seller's bank hires the Realtor and this realtor may live and work hours from the property.  If a buyer's realtor does not know the area, they will incorrectly rely on the listing agents mistakes.

When you are negotiating on behalf of your client, it is always better to be the one who is more knowledgeable about the area.  If you are representing the buyer and the seller won't budge on the price, you always have the advantage if you have seen the inside of the comparables and the reason that they sold for the price they did. A local realtor has the upper hand in the negotiations.

A local realtor also knows the best deals since she has seen all of the homes and can compare which one is the best.  Two weeks ago, my client just bought the hottest deal in town.  It was one of the prettiest homes I have even seen and my clients bought it for a great price.!