The Real Estate Book Home & Lifestyle Guide Chicago's West Suburbs 3.7

Volume 3 Issue 7

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5 Tips To Get Your Home Listing-Ready

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Masterfully Crafted Blissful Retreat ON A PRIVATE WOODED ACRE WITH WATER VIEW AND SALTWATER POOL

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ST. CHARLES $439,900 ST. CHARLES 375,000 ST. CHARLES $450,000 BATAVIA $404,900 SPECTACULAR PRIVATE LOT! TOWERING OAKS! BEST VALUE AROUND! GREAT LOCATION!

ST. CHARLES $774,900 WAYNE $1,250,000 ST. CHARLES 514,900 ST. CHARLES $350,000 SPECTACULAR SETTING! ONE OF A KIND! 1ST FLOOR IN-LAW APT! FINISHED WALKOUT!

ST. CHARLES $473,800 ST. CHARLES $683,000 ST. CHARLES $1,048,000 ST. CHARLES $475,000 BEAUTIFUL INSIDE & OUT! SPECTACULAR INSIDE & OUT! EXCEPTIONAL HOME & VALUE! BEST VALUE IN OAK CREST!

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ST. CHARLES $214,900 ST. CHARLES $667,500 ST. CHARLES $634,900 ST. CHARLES 769,500 HARVEST HILLS! SIMPLY STUNNING! TRULY MAGNIFICENT! MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED!

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MAPLE PARK $254,900 ST. CHARLES $519,000 INVITING RANCH! 1ST FLOOR MASTER!

ST. CHARLES $125,000 CAMPTON HILLS $187,500 ST. CHARLES $259,000 ELBURN $79,000 ST. CHARLES' FINEST AREA! 5+ ACRES! BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! BUILD IN UPSCALE COMMUNITY!

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PLANO $399,500 Walk out ranch on wooded lot. Living room fireplace framed by floor-ceiling windows. Custom kitchen cabinets. Yorkville schools. 4 BDR/3 BA

YORKVILLE $315,000 2 master suites on 1st & 2nd floor. Kitchen opens to family room & has granite, SS appls. Flexible 2nd floor bonus room, walk-in attic. 4 BDR/3 BA

YORKVILLE $238,000 Great location. Corner lot backs to park. Kitchen with SS appls opens to family rm. Finished bsmnt with bed/bath, rec room. Large deck.4 BDR/3.5 BA

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rove What Makes Sugar Grove Unique?

• The Sugar Grove Corn Boil - takes place the last full weekend in July with festivities that carry on well into the night with crafters, business booths, a carnival, entertainment, fireworks and the primary attraction: delicious cooked corn. In addition, concerts, blood drives, charity events and other activities are planned throughout the year.

• The Sugar Grove Nature Center - is over 1,000 acres of high quality natural area, most of which are protected as registered Illinois Land & Water Reserves or dedicated Illinois Nature Preserves. Funks Grove is the largest remaining intact prairie grove in the state of Illinois and portions have been designated a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. Department of Interior. Over five miles of well maintained trails take visitors through prairie, forest, and riverine habitats.

• Sugar Grove Park District - maintains over 20 park sites and offers a diverse range of year-round programming for all ages.

• Waubonsee Community College -Founded in 1966, Waubonsee Community College is preparing learners for success in the 21st century by raising student achievement through academic quality and technological innovation. The college emphasizes a culture of diversity and global understanding and are committed to the future of their students, colleagues, institution and community.

• Sugar Grove Farmers Market- The 2018 Sugar Grove Farmers Market is every Saturday from June 2 through September 30, from 8:00 a.m. until 12 p.m. in the Village of Sugar Grove Municipal Building Parking Lot.

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5 Tips To Get Your Home Listing-Ready

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When it comes to selling your home in the least amount of time and for the best price, making some small improvements can make a lasting impression on your next buyers.

Follow these five tips to maximize your chances of getting a great deal:

1. Curb Appeal The first thing that buyers will see is the outside of your house. Does the outside make them want to see the inside? A well kept yard, an inviting porch, a clean driveway - all increase the likelihood that buyers will want to see more, so start here. Clean up the lawn and the driveway. Touch up or repaint the exterior. Clean gutters and keep the porches swept and inviting.

Showing that the exterior of your home is well-kept will lead buyers to the assumption that the home is well-kept in general.

2. Clean, De-Clutter & Simplify Do a deep clean or hire a professional cleaning crew to make sure everything looks its best. Keep carpets vacuumed and beds made. Make the rooms look larger by removing clutter and large furniture.

Packed closets and cabinets also lead others to believe there is inadequate storage, so clean those out, too. Make sure to keep all the dishes away, hang clothes neatly in closets, make sure all light bulbs work, and towels in the bathroom and kitchen need to be clean and folded neatly. Help buyers imagine their own things in your home by storing personal items such as photos and knickknacks

3. Refresh The Interior This includes fresh paint, replacing outdated appliances and fixtures in the kitchen and bathroom. If it’s not in your budget to replace, you can add new hardware on cabinets and sinks. If you can, replace outdated flooring or stained carpeting - or at least have them professionally cleaned.

Interior paint is one of the easiest ways to freshen up your home and increase its value. And, while that dramatic purple wall in the dining room may have matched your chairs, it may be hard for buyers to imagine with their furnishings. Use light, neutral colors that make rooms bright and large that match any decor

4. Consider Hiring A Home Inspector It’s very likely that a buyer will hire one anyway - after they’ve made an offer, so being honest about your home’s condition will help you avoid any surprises or complications with the contract and closing later. And, although you don’t have to make any non-essential repairs, you may discover essential ones of which you may be unaware.

5. Interview Real Estate Agents And Ask Them About Their Marketing Plan For Your Home.

After you’ve done all the work to get it ready to list, and aggressive marketing plan will ensure that as many buyers as possible will see it.

Most agents will list the home in the Multiple Listing Service database, on their website and on their company website. Ask them about also putting it on other top ranked real estate sites. Also, according to the National Association of REALTORS®, most buyers move within 11 miles of thier previous residence - so ask about local advertising as well.

The sign in your yard should include the agent’s information. Many add a brochure box, but it’s difficult to keep it full. Ask about adding a text code that leads buyers to a mobile site for your home that shows more information and photos, so the information is always available to interested buyers.

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Real Estate Deal-Breakers & How to Fix Them Efficiently

BY B RO O K E C H A P L A N

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The real estate sales process can be stressful and seemingly complicated. Even a relatively smooth process can take ample negotiations and may require weeks to pass before you can close on the transaction. Some deals are increasingly complicated, and major roadblocks may develop that threaten the entire project. These are a few of the more significant factors that buyers and sellers may run into during the real estate sales process that could potentially prevent the deal from going through as planned.

Unpleasant Decor Unpleasant decor is something that buyers notice immediately, and some will only make an offer on the home contingent to some decorative updates being completed before closing. For example, some buyers may detest bold paint colors on the walls or may feel that the decor in the kitchens and bathrooms is too outdated; however, sellers may believe that the home is priced appropriately for the as-is condition and that they should not make concessions because of decor.

Both real estate agents need to review sales comps in the area to determine if other homes selling in this price range have similar decor or if they have recently been upgraded. The agents should make the buyer and seller aware of realistic expectations based on market conditions, and one or both parties may need to make concessions based on a sales price and property condition that is justified by the market.

Major Repair Issues Home repair issues may be known by both parties before a property inspection is complete, but the inspection report can potentially reveal more issues that have not been discussed. Many buyers may try to negotiate to have repair work completed before closing. You may consider taking a course on renovations (like Rules of Renovation) and other

significant home improvement projects before you agree to take on any huge projects as a buyer or a seller. These courses can help you to better estimate the cost and time it will take to complete the work that is needed.

A Low Appraised Value Many buyers will apply for a home loan to pay for their purchase. Mortgage lenders typically offer a loan amount that is a percentage of the sales price or appraised value, and they will take the lesser of these two figures into consideration. This means that an appraised value that comes in lower than the sales price could reduce the loan amount to an uncomfortable amount for the buyer. More than that, the buyer may not want to pay more money for a house than it is worth. The feasible options are for the seller to lower the sales price or to work with the appraiser to increase the appraised value.

Title Issues It is customary to review the title history on a property before finalizing a purchase, and this is a required step for anyone who is applying for a mortgage loan. This process essentially determines if the seller clearly holds title to the property or what obstacles need to be cleared before the seller can convey title to the buyer at closing. Some issues are minor and can easily be dealt with prior to closing by the title company and the seller. In some cases, however, a real estate lawyer needs to be contacted to resolve the matter.

Many real estate deals will close without a hitch, but many others will develop one or several of these issues. Many issues can be overcome when the buyer and seller work together and when enough time and patience is given to resolve the issues. You may also have to use third-party services, such as a title company or real estate lawyer, to address the issue properly.

Reprinted with permission from RISMedia. Š2018. All rights reserved.

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