MAURA VRABEL OFFICE 773.472.0200 · CELL 312.513.5699 · maura@mauravrabel.com
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As your trusted advisor, I will always have your best interest as my primary focus. Both myself and @properties are committed to the highest standard of professionalism, integrity, and service. I look forward to wining your trust and loyalty, while achieving your real estate goals.
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312.513.5699 cell :: mauravrabel@atproperties.com
What I do Where I live What I Love Hi! I am Maura Vrabel and I am honored to have consistently ranked as one of @properties’s top producers. I have an easy-going style that will ensure a smooth, enjoyable home buying or selling experience. As a REALTOR®, I always try to be enthusiastic, responsive, well-organized and well versed in the market place. My number one priority is to make everyone feel important. Both @properties and I are committed to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, client concern and service. I look forward to winning your trust, loyalty and friendship while achieving your real estate goals. I have experience in all Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs. I pride myself on always maintaining a great rapport with my clients and other REALTORS® and believe that helping people with Real Estate is my passion, joy, and profession for life.
What I do for Buyer clientele For Buyers, whether you are first-time or seasoned, I find out what your priorities are and listen to your needs. My goal is to show you properties as they debut or before they appear on the open market. I can provide detailed information on almost any property currently listed for sale and help you analyze the value. With 30 plus years of experience in the various neighborhoods of Chicago I can help guide you with any information you may need on schools, parks, restaurants etc. I’m your go-to person for settling into your new home.
What I do to sell your home I pay attention to every detail in marketing your home, from your online presence, to creating a buyer profile of the buyer I think is most likely to buy your home. @properties provides a huge advantage to you the seller. As Chicago’s number one company they have resources that are unparalleled in this market. This backing allows your home to be seen in more than just the Chicago market for those that may be relocating and gives you prime exposure in the local market. I then try to bring the most qualified buyer to your home through staging, concierge services, networking and marketing with other REALTORS® through our top agent network. Plus, you will never want for a call back and will receive additional progress reports once a week. These practices have made me a consistent top producer, and I firmly believe they will work for you.
Experience in New Construction My personal qualifications and expertise will help you succeed in your real estate goals. For 9 years I had the pleasure of working on a successful sales team selling Museum Park, the premiere Chicago lakefront development (and one of the largest built in Chicago) consisting of hi-rise condominiums, townhomes and lofts in addition to being on other successful developments: Ravenswood Park, Altgeld Courts and Landmark Village.
Serving All Of Your Real Estate Needs Extensive experience representing Sellers and Buyers of condominiums, townhomes, single family homes and multi unit dwellings in Chicago and the 77 surrounding neighborhoods. I’ve also had the pleasure of being on the sales team for several award-winning communities within the Chicagoland area.
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ABOUT MAURA
Education, Training, and Awards Graduate of St Louise De Marillac BA from Michigan State University Member of the Chicago and National Association of REALTORS® Real Estate Broker (30+ years) Certified Residential Specialist 2018 Spring 2016 2011-2019 2014-2018 2009 2008 2007 2007 2006 1999-2007 1997- Spring 2016
Received outstanding achievement award Joined @properties, #1 in Chicago Real Estate I was awarded the Five Star Chicago Real Estate Award for Customer Satisfaction as voted on by peer and client testimony. Member of TAN (top agent network) only 10% of agents qualify International Diamond Society Outstanding Sales Achievement award by Chicago Association of REALTORS® Recognized as one of the top hundred agents in company (out of approx 4500 total agents) International President’s elite International President’s circle Member of a top selling sales team for one of the largest developments, Museum Park located in the South Loop Coldwell Banker Lincoln Park Plaza
I donate a portion of my commission to a charitable foundation which supports 28 local housing charities.
Personal Background and Interests
Communities I Serve
I grew up in a large family in the Northern suburbs and am proud to call Chicago my home for a lifetime. Currently my husband and I reside in Lincoln Park and have a college age daughter. Virtually all of my business is through personal referrals and neighborhood associations. I love to spend time traveling, cooking, playing tennis and spending time with my family both here and in Lake Geneva.
Downtown Chicago and the 77 surrounding neighborhoods! ~ and always happy to refer you to an equally great agent in whatever city you’re moving too.
Community Involvement I stay very involved within the community I live in by being an active and caring participant and was active with various positions in my daughter’s grade school and high school.
Why I love selling real estate My business is referral based and my strengths include understanding the needs of my clients, tireless work ethic, knowledge of the current market place-and most of all being the calm in what can be a very emotional business. I’ve developed a great degree of trust and respect among my peers, clients and continually work hard to honor it.
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Maura also has 25 plus years of development experience which gives her a unique insight into the real estate market that few agents possess. Museum Park Located just South of Grant Park and just West of Lake Shore Drive. From single family townhomes & lofts to spacious condominiums hi-rises with guaranteed views of Lake Michigan and Grant Park-this has made Museum Park Chicago’s most successful lakefront community. Museum Park is part of Central Station, developed by a partnership consisting of The Fogelson Enterprises and The Enterprise Companies. All this has made the South Loop a vibrant, culturally rich hip lakeside community.
Altgeld Court Architecturally unique and award willing courtyard duplex style residential lofts! This development was a repurposing of a former industrial building and retained the original brick walls and 18 feet truss ceilings. Located at 1300 West Altgeld in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
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Landmark Village Formally the Stewart Warner facility, located at 1800 West Diversey in the West Lakeview neighborhood. It now boasts 220 townhomes and single families surrounding the original landmark clock tower with private streets in the interior. Conveniently located near the expressway. Landmark Village is known for its family friendly environment.
Ravenswood Park A community of 50 townhomes surrounded by tree-lined streets in the heart of Ravenswood. The first development built with a large park as it’s focal point. Rowhomes featuring attached garages, patios and balconies with 2-3 bedrooms. The look of the complex keeps the traditional design of the surrounding neighborhood.
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TESTIMONIALS ”It is always a pleasure to work with Maura! When I first met her, I was so impressed with her warm, friendly and outgoing personality, and her ability to immediately build a strong connection with clients and colleagues. In addition, she has exceptional customer service skills, and is very knowledgable about all aspects of the Chicago housing market. She is a first class real estate broker, and one of the best brokers that I have ever worked with in the real estate industry.” — Kristen, Colleague “We used Maura Vrabel last fall in the search and purchase of our condo in the west loop. We found her to be friendly, knowledgeable, and punctual. And when we had any problems, questions, or concerns, Maura was very quick in responding to our emails, texts, and phone calls. Everyone knows the experience of buying a new house can be difficult and stressful but our experience was pretty easy with little stress due to Maura’s help and guidance.” — Dave, West Loop/Logan Square “Maura was an absolute dream to work with. She made the entire process of buying a home run smoothly and eased every concern I had as a first time home buyer. Not only is she extremely experienced and knowledgeable about the Chicago market, she was always willing and available to walk me through every step of making such an important purchase. I am so lucky to have found her to guide me through the process and I would 100% recommended her to anyone looking to purchase.” — Caitlin, Lakeview East “We may have to start a club of real estate agents that all worked with you on their first house. You were, and still are, the best!! We are so looking forward to working with you!!” — Maria, Wrigleyville/Graceland West “My wife and I were first time buyers. Working with Maura was wonderful. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable about the process, but she was also extremely patient in explaining everything to us (I’m sure we asked the same things multiple times). She was also very willing to help us see as many houses as we needed to in order to find the right one for us (which we finally did, and we couldn’t be happier).My wife and I would recommend Maura wholeheartedly.” — Chris, Portage Park “I have worked with Maura Vrabel on several real estate transactions over the last six or seven years. In all of those matters, I have found her to be very professional, knowledgeable and devoted to her clients. She has excellent preparation and follow through and is vigilant in representing the interests of her clients. She is a pleasure to work with and she is a credit to her profession.” — Brian, West Loop “Maura helped me sell my condo in Bucktown. She was very knowledgeable about the condo market in the area which helped me when figuring out the selling price. Also, very responsive to email and phone calls. It seemed as though she was always working. She was a great agent and I would use her again.” — Dave, Bucktown “I have used Maura on several occasions and she has been nothing short of outstanding. It’s so nice to work with someone who is so knowledgeable in the industry. My transactions went so smoothly which put so much less stress on me. I would recommend her highly!” — Susie, Wicker Park 6
“Extremely professional, patient, and knowledgeable agent. We have worked with her on multiple real estate transactions including purchasing new properties as well as in finding tenants for rental properties. Maura has always been very personable and helpful. She is very prompt in getting back to us regarding any questions/ concerns and in listening to our needs. Would highly recommend her as your next real estate agent!” — Tania, South Loop/Streeterville “Maura was incredibly helpful when I purchased a small apartment building in the Chicago area. As a first time homebuyer, I am sure I asked more questions than any other buyer and she answered them all with a smile. She never tired of showing me properties and making herself available to meet and look. Beyond identifying a great purchase, Maura also introduced me to a very good mortgage broker and a property manager. And, while it has been a few years since my purchase, she has continued to be incredibly responsive, one time helping me replace my property manager and another with collecting some comparable properties to assess the value of my building.” — Tom, North Center “I have worked with Maura for a few years with respect to the rental of a condo unit in Printer’s Row/South Loop. She is extremely responsive and knowledgeable about the market & the process to execute a new lease with new tenants. I highly recommend Maura and will continue to work with her in the future.” — Andrea, Printers Row/South Loop “I have worked with Maura on a few different real estate deals. She is very knowledgeable about the market in Chicago as well as some of the surrounding areas. She does her homework and is very good at listening to potential concerns you might have. Even if it she isn’t familiar with something, she will find out more and come back with suggestions! She makes you feel like a friend not just a client. I would definitely recommend Maura!” — Holly, Lakeview/River Forest “Maura has listed and sold several properties that I have bought and sold. Her knowledge, experience and responsiveness have been excellent at all times. Highly recommended.” — Bernie, South Loop “Maura found the condo that my sister and I purchased in 1991. While we were visiting units she remembered specific things we either wanted in a condo or furniture we already had, and thus was intimately involved in our search. In 2014 she then sold the condo for me. We listed our condo on a Wednesday and by Sunday had 2 good offers. She supplied helpful, positive suggestions which resulted in the quick sale. She is honest and full integrity which was very important to me and should be for everyone. Maura is so pleasant to work with and her attention to detail is superb. I recommended Maura to several people for both purchasing and selling their property, and all were very satisfied.” — Meg, Wrigleyville “We needed to buy a condo in Chicago and did not know the market or the ins and outs of buying a condo in the city. Maura educated my wife and me on what to look for and the what to stay away from. She had great knowledge about the city and certain condo buildings. She spent several days with us and in the end we found a very affordable great condo, in a great part of town.” — Russ, East Lakeview
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TESTIMONIALS (CONT.) “Maura made all the difference in my experience of buying my first home in Chicago. She took time to educate me on the buying process, and no question was too easy or difficult for her to answer. She was willing to work around my schedule and helped to coordinate last minute viewings during my lunch break. You could tell that other professionals enjoy working with her, and I feel that her rapport amongst her peers helped me to get my condo.” — Molly, East Lakeview “When I asked my husband to describe working with Maura, he said, “It was kind of like looking at houses with an extremely knowledgeable friend.” Maura’s ability to immediately set clients at ease is a rarity in real estate, and her years of experience blend well with her candid approach. She has great taste, a network of professional resources on hand to help in any situation, and most importantly, she is honest and warm. I can’t recommend her highly enough.” — Alexa, Albany Park “We have known Maura for over 20 years now and have benefited from her services in the buying and selling of three Chicago residences (six transactions in total) over that time frame. She has always been professional, candid, efficient, and most important of all trust worthy. We would highly recommend her to assist you in your Chicagoland real estate endeavors.” — Patrick & Ann, Lincoln Park/Bucktown/South Loop “I have worked with Maura Vrabel on several real estate transactions over at least the last six or seven years. In all of those matters, I have found her to be very professional, knowledgeable and devoted to her clients. She has excellent preparation and follow through and is vigilant in representing the interests of her clients. She is a pleasure to work with and she is a credit to her profession.” — Michael, Attorney “Maura had to step in to help us find a renter for our condo. Our real estate agent became ill. She was able to jump right in and find us a wonderful tenant. We will definitely use her again!” — Debra, West Loop “Maura Vrabel both found my downtown condo for me then sold it 13 years later. She took the time to understand what I wanted and led me in the right direction. She is very knowledgeable about all aspects of the buying and selling process. She recommended excellent contractors and lawyers. You cannot go wrong with Maura.” — Pete, Gold Coast “Thank you so much for guiding us through the process of finding our home! We truly found the perfect place and we couldn’t have done it without you!! Also, it was a nice surprise to come home and find the wonderful house warming gift you left us! It was very thoughtful and PERFECT for me (the one who cannot cook)! Thanks again, Maura! You really made this a wonderful experience for the both of us!” — Becki & Chris, Gold Coast “Thanks for all of your professional advice and your friendship this past year. Without you, I’d still be in Bloomington on my sister’s foldout!” — Tom, Andersonville
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“Well, it’s almost there! I can’t tell you how happy I am to be moved in and mostly unpacked. It really feels like my place (even though we haven’t closed!) and I’m so grateful that you stuck with me until we found it. I smile when I think about how frustrated I got and how comforting you were. It seemed to get even more complicated after we had a contract and again you were patient and supportive. I’m so lucky that you are Alicia’s sister! Thank you also for the candle-holder. I did put it on the mantle and your right – it looks great! I’ll call you about the closing and hopefully see you beyond that through Alicia and Steve. Thanks again!” — Sue, Wrigleyville “Thank you for the lovely housewarming gifts. They will be perfect for hosting a few friends in my new space. I’m so glad we were able to meet and thankful for all your help. I can’t help but think it was your great personality and rapport with the other REALTORS® that got this done. Looking forward to having you back when my couch arrives!” — Molly, East Lakeview “You should be awarded “World’s Hardest Working REALTOR®!” How nice of you to give me a gift – I should be giving you the gift. I love my basket and wine (of course). It was unnecessary but very thoughtful of you. We will have to hit the Shannon soon to celebrate summer. 1st round on me! I love my new home Maura. Thank you!” — Mary Anne, Lincoln Park “I especially enjoyed looking at places with you and sharing stories while driving around Chicago. We also so enjoyed Emily’s help with the search. She is so great! Lastly, we want to thank you for being you! It is one think to work with a great REALTORS® and another thing to get the opportunity to work with a great, wonderful person. Thanks again and we hope to see you soon!” “We just wanted to thank you for a couple things. First and most importantly, thank you for helping us find our first home! This place is wonderful and we are so excited to be getting settled, decorate, and making it our own. Thank you for making the process less stressful by guiding us through each step from start to the closing! Many, many thanks.” — Bridge, Lincoln Park “Thought we would drop you a note to thank you for all of your hard work and dedication you each devoted to selling our condominium. Michael and I were very impressed with your professional, yet personal, approach to selling our unit. We are certain that it was your sales acumen which expedited the sale of our condominium. Many of our friends and other condominium unit owners were impressed with the rapidity of the sale, and were interested in learning the names of our real estate brokers. We will definitely recommend you both to anyone we know who is interested in buying or selling property in the city. In addition, if in the future we decide to purchase property in the city, we will call again.” — Michael & Trish, Gold Coast “So personable and friendly. She helped me find the best home in the best location for me!! Can’t even count how many times she took me on showings! I would recommend Maura to anyone who’s looking to buy as she will help you find a wide range of options.” — Oren, Lakeview
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TESTIMONIALS (CONT.) “I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the work of one of your staff, Maura Vrabel. I feel her work is so exemplary that I wanted to take the time to point out her efforts directly to you. As an introduction, Maura and I began last November to identify and purchase an apartment building on the north side of Chicago. I would estimate we looked at 30+ buildings, made two offers and successfully closed on a 4-flat building earlier this month. From the very beginning, Maura was extremely patient and thorough in her explanations of the process. This was particularly important as this was to be my first real estate purchase. She was always on time, changed her schedule to fit mine, and responded to my telephone calls very quickly, typically on the same business day. As the process evolved and introduced an increasing number and variety of individuals, I came to appreciate her professionalism even more. Without ever expressing a personal bias or favoritism, she was very effective in leading me through the constant barrage of uninformed REALTORS®, aggressive mortgage brokers and overpriced service/repair people. Thanks again for Maura and I wish you the best in all of your endeavors.” — Tomas, Andersonville/Ravenswood “Thanks again for all of your work & diligence through the whole process. We seriously couldn’t have done it without you. Trust me… we constantly refer you to friends and family who MENTION starting the process of buying or selling.” — Mary, Old Irving Park “With the last box almost unpacked and the last room almost “de-Hanked,” I wanted to write you a quick note to thank you for all of your help in finding my new home. I know it was a huge hassle, but all of your efforts really were appreciated. Thanks again for everything Maura! You’re my real estate hero!” — Mary Anne, Lincoln Park Maura did a thorough job of advising us about preparing our unit on Greenview, conducting a Broker’s open house, and helping us balance two competing offers. She knows the area and uses her knowledge to her client’s best advantage. — Cynthia, Graceland West Maura went out of the way to help me find something suitable in just a few days. Not only that, she gave me valuable tips that helped smooth my transfer from a rural area in Vermont to a big city. — Judith, North Center Maura- Thank you for your help.-well done. I am very pleased with the outcome. — Dr. Funmi, River East Maura is an expert on the Embassy Club! Having raised her own child here, she is incredibly knowledgeable on what it means to live here and raise your family here. She is also very experienced with the numerous home types and layouts within the Embassy Club. She is warm and Knowledgeable, fun and professional. She is fantastic! — Joann, Lincoln Park Thanks so much Maura, for all of your help through this process. Being a first time home buyer is pretty nerve racking so I am glad I had you there to give me guidance along the way. I believe I have everything I need going forward (Keys included!), so thanks again and feel free to stop by whenever! — Joe, Old Town
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My wife and I decided to look to buy a new place when our family expanded by one. We found Maura through a Google search. Maura is extremely professional, knowledgeable and helpful. She knows the Chicago market, and we found her honesty about different listing extremely refreshing. She was not looking to just get a sale, she was truly looking out for our best interest. We are out of the market for now, but next year when we back in, our first call will be to Maura. You won’t regret working with her. —Adam H.
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Maura could not have been more helpful when we were looking to move downtown 3 years ago. Especially when it comes to the Embassy Club. Having someone who lives there and knows every unit inside and out was great. Plus, you could not find a more pleasant person to deal with. — Brian C.
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Maura was an absolute pleasure to work with, very professional and had great knowledge of our chosen area. We were particularly impressed how Maura remembered all our likes/ dislikes and wish list with ease and was very thorough in asking all the relevant questions during each viewing. Maura was also extremely quick in setting up appointments and responding to any queries we had. When a great property came on the market she made sure we were the first ones to view it and then made sure to move quickly in order to secure it for us. Maura is very personable, thorough and has great attention to detail and we fully trusted her representing us in the negotiations. Maura worked extremely hard to make sure everything was just right with our final contract including negotiating a number of additional items. My husband and I would highly recommend Maura as one of the best REALTORSŽ we have worked with and look forward to working with her again next time we move. — Rob and Jane 14
Maura was the listing agent on the property we purchased at Embassy Club. We had been looking for a new home for about 6 months and had encountered many listing agents. Maura was a breath of fresh air. She was professional, organized and had answers for every question. As we progressed through the negotiation, she was very responsive and also worked hard to ensure the best deal for her client. She is a long-term resident of Embassy Club and knows the properties inside and out. I highly recommend Maura Vrabel. — T.B.
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RECENT BUY SIDE SALES PROPERTY ADDRESS
CITY
1509 W ALTGELD ST CHICAGO
$2,937,500
1211 S PRAIRIE 3601 CHICAGO
$2,633,874
2609 N GREENVIEW ST A CHICAGO
$885,000
2650 N SOUTHPORT AVE F CHICAGO
$800,000
1742 W DIVERSEY PKWY 5 CHICAGO
$753,000
2611 N GREENVIEW AVE H CHICAGO
$750,000
3334 N CLIFTON AVE 1 CHICAGO
$725,000
723 PARK AVE WILMETTE
$710,000
1122 W FULLERTON AVE 2 CHICAGO
$635,000
1119 W BELDEN AVE 1 CHICAGO
$578,500
1530 S STATE ST 700 CHICAGO
$550,000
2800 N LAKE SHORE DR 1702 CHICAGO
$549,000
1211 S PRAIRIE AVE 4205 CHICAGO
$541,000
1301 W WASHINGTON BLVD 406 CHICAGO
$482,000
1720 W BELMONT AVE 2 CHICAGO
$462,500
1461 W GRAND AVE 2 CHICAGO
$452,000
1629 S PRAIRIE AVE 1806 CHICAGO
$450,000
1781 W ALTGELD ST G CHICAGO
$440,000
3352 N CLIFTON AVE A CHICAGO
$433,000
2771 W FRANCIS PL 301N CHICAGO
$346,000
6244 N LOWELL AVE CHICAGO
$323,000
2537 N WAYNE AVE 1F CHICAGO
$320,000
600 S DEARBORN ST 501 CHICAGO
$316,750
1020 W ROSCOE ST 2W CHICAGO
$300,000
5459 W WARWICK AVE CHICAGO
$261,000
2800 N LAKE SHORE DR 1304 CHICAGO
$253,000
920 W WAVELAND AVE 2 CHICAGO
$245,000
2626 N LAKEVIEW AVE 3411 CHICAGO
$235,000
1660 N LASALLE DR 607 CHICAGO
$231,500
444 W SURF ST 2B CHICAGO
$225,000
440 W SURF ST 2B CHICAGO 1122 W CATALPA AVE 604
CHICAGO
$210,000 $205,000 (F)
850 N DAMEN AVE 2F CHICAGO
$197,800
2626 N LAKEVIEW AVE 3606 CHICAGO
$191,000
1355 N SANDBURG TER 909 CHICAGO
$190,000
308 HAPP RD 302 NORTHFIELD
$187,500
1445 N STATE PKWY 2606 CHICAGO 3301 N ORIOLE AVE
CHICAGO
$185,000 $180,000 (S)
512 N MCCLURG CT 1602 CHICAGO
$180,000
1636 W MELROSE AVE 404 CHICAGO
$177,500
433 W BRIAR PL 1C
CHICAGO
1640 N WHIPPLE ST 2 CHICAGO 801 S PLYMOUTH CT P073 CHICAGO
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SOLD PRICE
$176,078 (F) $175,000 $32,000
RECENT LIST SIDE SALES PROPERTY ADDRESS
CITY
SOLD PRICE
32 E SCOTT ST CHICAGO
$1,881,750
1051 W CORNELIA AVE CHICAGO
$1,100,000
1322 W SCHUBERT AVE CHICAGO
$1,030,000
2609 N GREENVIEW AVE A CHICAGO
$919,000
2650 N SOUTHPORT AVE F CHICAGO
$800,000
1412 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE B CHICAGO
$777,000
2611 N GREENVIEW AVE H CHICAGO
$750,000
1235 S PRAIRIE AVE 2401 CHICAGO
$715,000
1319 S INDIANA AVE CHICAGO
$675,000
2204 W CHICAGO AVE 4W CHICAGO
$640,000
2664 N SOUTHPORT AVE NONE CHICAGO
$635,000
2638 N SOUTHPORT NONE CHICAGO
$630,000
1410 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE D CHICAGO
$600,000
1414 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE K CHICAGO
$599,000
1841 S CALUMET AVE 1507 CHICAGO
$582,000
2652 N SOUTHPORT AVE C CHICAGO
$547,500
1211 S PRAIRIE AVE 4205 CHICAGO
$541,000
1410 W WRIGHTWOOD M CHICAGO
$526,500
100 E 14TH ST 3106 CHICAGO
$505,000
1121 S PLYMOUTH CT B CHICAGO
$475,000
1629 S PRAIRIE AVE 2809 CHICAGO
$470,000
3909 N SHERIDAN RD 1H CHICAGO
$465,000
125 E 13TH ST 908 CHICAGO
$460,000
3918 N SOUTHPORT 3N CHICAGO
$450,000
1038 W ARMITAGE AVE 1A CHICAGO
$436,250
600 W DRUMMOND PL 515 CHICAGO
$420,000
1920 N CLARK 6B CHICAGO
$405,000
944 W SHERIDAN RD 1B CHICAGO
$390,000
521 W SUPERIOR ST 621 CHICAGO
$388,750
100 E 14TH ST 1703 CHICAGO
$380,000
2435 W BYRON CHICAGO
$373,000
2131 N LARRABEE ST 6302 CHICAGO
$348,000
5908 N AUSTIN AVE CHICAGO
$345,000
1305 S MICHIGAN AVE 913 CHICAGO
$345,000
2300 W WABANSIA AVE 215 CHICAGO
$321,000
835 W BELLE PLAINE AVE 2 CHICAGO
$318,000
1616 W MONTROSE 2F CHICAGO
$312,000
5 COURT OF STONE CREEK NORTHBROOK
$305,000
801 S PLYMOUTH CT 914 CHICAGO
$255,600
1203 W LILL ST 2 CHICAGO
$234,000
433 W BRIAR PL 1C CHICAGO
$205,000
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#1 in Chicago 2019
8,296
17.8%
TRANSACTIONS #1 in Total Transactions
OF CITY SALES #1 in Market Share
$4,365,405,763 OVER 2 BILLION IN SALES #1 in Total Closed Volume
TOTAL MARKET SHARE IN CHICAGO
Information taken from BrokerMetrics® 2019 for brokerage firms in the city of Chicago including Residential (Detatched Single, Attached Single, 2 to 4 Units, Mobile Homes). MLS: MRED Broker Metrics, 01.01.2019 - 12.31.2019.
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR BUYERS
Resident of Embassy Club 21312.513.5699 Years cell :: mauravrabel@atproperties.com Selling Real Estate for 25+ Years FYI
It will be best for you to choose one Realtor to work with exclusively. I will be committed to helping you find your home. I will negotiate on your behalf and will work to protect your interests. I am paid solely on a commission basis when the transaction has closed.
OPEN HOUSES
Feel free to attend open houses. If you would like, I can e-mail you open houses that fit your criteria. When you are asked to sign in at an open house, you can sign in with my information or you can leave my card. I will give you a stack of my business cards for this purpose.
SALES CENTERS
If you visit any sales centers please be sure to sign me in as you Realtor/Agent. Some sales centers will not cooperate with me (allow me to represent you) if you have not indicated our relationship at your initial visit to the sales center.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
If you see any FSBO’s that you are interested in, please give me the address and/or contact information for the sellers. Most FSBO’s will agree to cooperate with a Realtor. I will be able to schedule showings for us and will be able to represent you fully in order to ensure that you are offering/ paying market value and that your interests are protected.
SIGN
If you see a sign or drive by a property you are interested in, e-mail or call me with the address. I will check and see if it fits your criteria.
If your property is currently listed with another broker, this is not a solicitation for business.
6 STEPS TO BUYING YOUR NEW HOME 1. PRE-APPROVAL 2. DETERMINE SEARCH CRITERIA 3. BEGIN THE SEARCH 4. MAKE AN OFFER 5. ATTORNEY/INSPECTION PERIODS 6. MORTGAGE APPROVAL COOK COUNTRY PROPERTY TAXES CLOSING Cook Country bills property taxes in arrears and in 2 installments. The first installment property tax is due the first business day in March. The first installment is 55% of the prior year’s full tax bill. The due date for the Tax Year 2013 first installment was Saturday, March 1, 2014. The second installment due date varies. This is because the second installment bill relies on the delivery of various sets of data by other state and country agencies. Unlike the first installment bill, the second installment bill reflects the new assesses values, assessment appeals, exemptions, the state equalization factor, and taxing-district tax rates. All of these data are prepared by other state and county agencies. The due date for the Tax Year 2013 second installment was Friday, August 1, 2014. When a property is sold, the seller will not be current with their taxes because taxes are billed a year behind. Therefore, at closing, the seller will customarily give the buyer a credit as shown in the sample calculations below. The buyer will then have money from the seller to pay these tax bills when they are billed. Cook Country bills the current owner, regardless of who owned the property during the tax bill term. We usually see a tax proration of 105-110% of the last full year’s tax bill and it is usually negotiated during attorney review. The assumption is that future tax bills will be higher than the prior year’s bill. Note, in a short sale or foreclosure transaction it is typical for taxes to be prorated at 100% (no potential tax increase is assumed or credited to the buyer).
If your property is currently listed with another broker, this is not a solicitation for business.
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Here are some examples of how the prorations could work: CLOSING DATE: February 28, 2014 2012 Taxes = $6,000 110% proration = $6,600 $6,600 / 365 = $18.08 per day Seller wouldn’t have paid for any of 2013’s taxes yet (365 days), and would owe for 59 days in 2014, 424 days total. 424 x $18.08 = $7,665.92 credit to buyer from seller at closing
CLOSING DATE: April 30, 2014 2012 Taxes = $6,000 110% proration = $6,600 $6,600 / 365 = $18.08 per day Seller would have paid for the first installment of 2013 on March 1, but still owes for the second installment (184 days), and would owe for 120 days in 2014, 304 days total. 304 x $18.08 = $5,496.32 credit to buyer from seller at closing
CLOSING DATE: June 30, 2014 2012 Taxes = $6,000 110% proration = $6,600 $6,600 / 365 days = $18.09 per day Seller would have paid for the first installment of 2013 on March 1, but still owes for the second installment (184 days), and would owe for 181 days in 2014, 365 days total. 365 x $18.08 = $6,600 credit to buyer from seller at closing ($6,659.20 depending on how numbers are rounded)
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BRANDING BOOK THE EMBASSY CLUB
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Foyer................................ 06' x 08'
This exquisite residence has been renovated/rehabbed for the most discriminating taste!
Gallery ............................. 08' x 16'
The exterior with its slate roof and intricate detailing, restored bays and beautiful limestone.
Recreation Room ........... 14' x 20'
10-11' ceilings adorned with oversized crown molding and trim. 3 working fireplaces,
Play/Workout Room..... 08' x 11'
substantial stairway banisters and balusters, hardwood flooring throughout entire home!
Laundry Room ............... 10' x 13'
Sunlight floods your wide living room — so comfortable and easy to entertain, as it adjoins
Living Room ................... 15' x 27'
the separate dining room. The kitchen overlooks a lush landscaped backyard and has been
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and wet bar. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms inclusive of an opulent master suite and bath. Wood paneled library/den/fourth bedroom adjacent to a private, professionally landscaped terrace with pergola, flower boxes and Trex decking. Cozy and intimate family room
Master Bedroom............. 15' x 18'
14 x 20 on ground level. This home has been meticulously renovated including major floor
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Butler's Pantry ................ 11' x 07' Kitchen ............................ 13' x 11'
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2609 N GREENVIEW AVENUE UNIT A 2-car garage unit at The Embassy Club. Sunlit rare end unit with 3 brs/3.5 baths with plenty of storage plus bonus room! Chef’s eat-in kitchen with center island and French doors leading to a large terrace. Custom window treatments, marble foyer-perfect entertaining space with formal dining area, three bedrooms on top floor with skylights and large master bath. Brick and limestone exteriors with copper gutters and an old English feel. Upscale Lincoln Park lifestyle with low assessments!!
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ENOUNCEMENT
2609 N Greenview Avenue #A Chicago, Illinois
Situated on a cobblestone parkway within the Embassy Club community, this stately brick and limestone rowhome exemplifies gracious city living. Rarely available end unit! Attached 2 car garage with adjoining heated bonus room which could be used as an office, additional storage or wine cellar. Spacious family room and full bath on first floor with big storage closet. Chef’s eat-in kitchen with large island and french doors leading to a private 9x19 terrace. Half bath on the second floor! Beautiful living and dining room with square bay window. New carpet leading to 3 bedrooms/2 baths on top level. Newly organized closets.
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ONLINE EXPOSURE
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 90 PERCENT OF TODAY’S HOMEBUYERS USE THE
• Enhanced listings that filter to the top of search results on popular home search portals including
INTERNET IN THEIR SEARCH, which means that a
o Zillow.com
o Trulia.com
360° digital marketing strategy is paramount to getting maximum exposure for your home. @properties markets your home across the Internet with an award-winning website, customized property domains, web-optimized photography and video, enhanced listings on the leading real estate search portals, targeted e-mail marketing, online classifieds and syndication to hundreds of additional websites. • atproperties.com • Property-specific domain names (YourAddressGoesHere.info) • E-mail marketing database of 800,000 with new contacts added daily
• Syndication to hundreds of real estate websites
o Yahoo! Real Estate
o Frontdoor.com powered by HGTV
o HotPads.com
o Oodle.com
o ReloHomeSearch.com
o Vast.com/RealEstate
o SearchChicago.com (Sun-Times Media)
o Excite.com
o MSN.com
o Homes.com
o LuxuryPortfolio.com ($1 Million+ Homes)
o LeadingRE.com
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SYNDICATION OF ONLINE LISTINGS
@properties’ in-house IT department works closely with these syndication platforms to implement small changes that make big differences in how your home is viewed online.
One example is the handling of photo files. Setting the optimal photo resolution for sites like Trulia helps boost a home’s placement in search results leading to more views.
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LISTING VIDEO PROGRAM Enhance your listing with video VISUALLY SHOWCASE YOUR LISTING AND EXPAND YOUR DIGITAL REACH WITH A LISTING VIDEO.
Each video tour package includes:
• Full Length Property Video • Social Media Length Video
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• Zillow Video Walkthrough • Additional Exposure
ADWERX & FACEBOOK Adwerx is an easy and affordable digital advertising solution that allows brokers to advertise on 3rd party websites (eg: CNN, ESPN, Facebook, Zillow, etc). The ad will automatically be targeted at people within a 5-mile radius of the listing address who recently browsed real estate related website. TARGET THE RIGHT AUDIENCE FOR A MORE EFFICIENT BUY OR SELL OF YOUR LISTING.
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@GENT APP
Leveraging @properties’ “market within a market,” our brokers use a customized app for company-wide communication. The @gent App connects @properties buyers and sellers, allowing our brokers to market your home more effectively to our powerful internal network. That means more exposure for your home, even before it’s listed. In fact, a number of @properties listings sell before they hit the broader market because of the internal exposure through the app alone. THE @GENT APP CONNECTS TO A KNOWLEDGE BASE OF MORE THAN 2,000 BROKERS, WHICH MAKES IT A GREAT RESOURCE FOR RECOMMENDATIONS ON EVERYTHING FROM VENDORS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES. NO MATTER THE REQUEST, WE ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO SHARE OUR EXPERTISE WITH YOU.
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LEADING REAL ESTATE COMPANIES OF THE WORLD® @properties is an exclusive member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, the world’s largest network of independent real estate firms. LeadingRE, and its luxury marketing division, bring together more than 600 real estate brokerages encompassing 5,000 offices and 150,000 sales associates in more than 30 countries. LAST YEAR, THIS NETWORK SOLD MORE THAN 1 MILLION HOMES VALUED AT MORE THAN $250 BILLION – MORE THAN ANY OTHER NATIONAL REAL ESTATE BRAND.
LeadingRE offers its member firms and their clients a number of significant benefits including powerful print and online marketing, relocation services and luxury home marketing programs. The network includes the No. 1 real estate brokerage firm in 41 of the top 90 global markets, including @properties in Chicago.
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LUXURY PORTFOLIO INTERNATIONAL® MOST US $1 MILLION+ LISTINGS luxuryportfolio.com 15,000 12,500 10,000 7,500
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TOTAL > $1 MILLION SOURCE: MINTEL INTERNATIONAL WEBSITE SURVEY Q4 2015
LUXURY PORTFOLIO® INTERNATIONAL IS TRULY LUXURY. 85% OF LISTINGS PRICED AT OR ABOVE $1 MILLION. 100% 80% LuxuryPortfolio.com
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WEBSITE - LUXURYPORTFOLIO.COM
DISPLAYS MORE $1 MILLION-PLUS PROPERTIES THAN ANY OTHER LUXURY REAL ESTATE ORGANIZATION, and has grown to feature over 35,000 of the world’s most
remarkable luxury properties — with an inventory totaling over $40 billion.
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WEBSITE - LUXURYPORTFOLIO.COM
We achieve thousands of page-one positions on Google through our extensive search engine and social media strategies - placing us in front of today’s sophisticated consumers searching for high-end properties online. Our award-winning website, LuxuryPortfolio.com, markets 35,000 homes each year with multi-photo slideshows and interactive LuxeTours™ and represents more $1 million properties than any other luxury network. Each property is translated to nine languages and 60-plus currencies which results in consumers visiting the site from almost every country on the planet each month. And it’s not just any consumer visiting the site - a typical visitor to LuxuryPortfolio.com has a household income of $1.29 million, owns a primary home valued at more than $3.8 million and a secondary home valued at more than $4 million.
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My easy going style has helped me to continue to be a Multi-Year 5 Star winner (mentioned in Chicago Magazine) for customer satisfaction as voted on by peer and client testimony! Whether it’s new construction, rehab, high end or moderately priced I appreciate your business and pledge to do everything I can do to ensure your satisfaction and pride myself on working by referral.
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