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#1 Realty Executives Team in America for 2017 OVER $700,000,000 in combined career sales Ranked in top 1% of all REALTORS in the country Proven results in today’s market Fluent in Polish Full time, honest & professional service Strong Internet and print advertising presence Competitive commission rates Comprehensive marketing plan including upgraded presentations on Realtor.com, Zillow and Trulia Lemont’s # 1 BROKERS Two of Homer Glen’s top BROKERS FREE MARKET ANALYSIS

NO ONE SELLS MORE REAL ESTATE IN LEMONT THAN CHRISTINE WILCZEK & JASON BACZA.

Broker Profiles

Christine Wilczek

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An accomplished Real Estate Broker, Christine Wilczek calls upon more than 20 years of full time experience in the Chicago and suburban marketplace to help her clients make wise decisions regarding how to best protect and enjoy their real estate investments.

From a first time buyer to an experienced seller, Christine’s clients know that her reputation for quality service is earned. Beyond Christine’s extensive residential and commercial real estate background, it is her passion for the job that is perhaps her most valuable asset.

In addition to praise from thousands of loyal clients, Christine’s success is further demonstrated by the industry recognition she has achieved.

Christine Wilczek • #1 Realtor® at Realty Executives Elite for the last 15 years

• Lemont’s #1 Realtor® • Featured in Metro Chicago Real Estate Magazine as one of the top 40 under 40 • Ranked in the top 1% of all Realtors® in the country

Christine has been featured in articles in the Chicago Tribune, Daily Southtown, Elite Magazine, and Chicago Magazine. She is considered to be an expert in the real estate industry and has been called to testify in several real estate related court cases.

Jason Bacza JBacza@gmail.com Jason Bacza is recognized as an exceptional Real Estate Broker whose sales volume rates in the top 1% of all Realtors® nationwide. As a Broker, Jason knows every facet of the industry. Jason is best known for his integrity, professionalism, boundless energy, excellent negotiating skills, impressive marketing and knowledge of the real estate market.

Residential clients, developers and investors look to Jason for advice regarding market trends, product feasibility, floor plans, finishes, amenities, cost analysis and pricing. Jason prides himself on his knowledge of current real estate transactions, school districts, neighborhood information and related services, including mortgage, insurance and inspection information.

Jason is an expert in consulting and negotiating with the utmost integrity on behalf of his clients during the course of his career.

Respected by his peers, Jason has been asked to sit on Real Estate panels and share his marketing strategies, negotiating techniques and market knowledge. Even in the most challenging market conditions, Jason remains a multi-million dollar top producer.

Christine & Jason Recently, Jason and Christine were named the #1 Realty Executives Team in America for 2017.

They have over $700,000,000 in combined career sales in the Chicagoland market.

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Realtor Comparison NOT ALL REALTORS ARE CREATED EQUAL. QUESTION Are you a full time Realtor?

Christine Wilczek & Jason Bacza’s Responses YES,

We focus on Real Estate as our only career.

How many years of full time experience do you have?

Christine - 20 Years Jason - 13 Years

What are your personal websites?

www.ChristineWilczek.com www.LemontOnline.com www.HomerGlenOnline.com

What is your career sales volume?

Over

High sales volume can translate into synergistic opportunities for you.

Competing Realtor Response

$700,000,000 in combined career sales

YES,

Do you have a marketing plan?

We have an aggressive and comprehensive marketing plan that will be tailored to your unique property and situation.

What is your annual marketing budget?

$200,000+

How many referrals do you receive?

68% of our business is based on referrals from previous clients and other Realtors.

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Please make sure that you are asking THE RIGHT QUESTIONS! Please utilize this chart to determine the most qualified Broker to represent you in the sale of your property.

QUESTION How often do you sell a hone?

Do you have recent client testimonials?

Are you bilingual?

Do you believe in staging a home?

Do you utilize professional photography?

Do you provide brochures for your listings?

How many properties have you recently sold?

Christine Wilczek & Jason Bacza’s Responses We average one transaction

EVERY 3 DAYS. YES,

Information will be provided during the listing appointment.

YES,

Christine is fluent in Polish.

YES,

We offer a complimentary staging consultation.

YES,

All of our listings include professional photographs.

YES,

We provide comprehensive sales brochures which include professional photography, property features and neighborhood information.

We have personally sold hundreds of homes in the last few years.

We can provide a list of all properties recently sold.

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Competing Realtor Response

Marketing

MARKETING

LISTED JUST Another Fabulous Home

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87 Ruffled Feathers Drive RUFFLED FEATHERS OF LEMONT

3 North Trail - Lemont No one sells more real estate in Lemont than Christine Wilczek & Jason Bacza.

15400 West 127th St. Lemont, IL 60439

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Christine and Jason employ a broad spectrum of advertising to assure your property has maximum exposure in the marketplace which may include: • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) - Approximately 40,000 Real Estate Professionals will have access to your listing via this site.

• Professional photography - Your property will have a photo shoot done by a professional photographer. The photographs will be used for all marketing including brochures, websites, MLS and mailings.

• Brochures - High quality, professional brochures will be created for your listing. These brochures are extremely detailed and include professional photography and property features.

• For sale sign - A professional sign on a white post will be installed by a sign installation company. This sign will include a brochure box filled with high quality professionally designed brochures that high light your property.

• Email campaigns - Property highlight sheets are sent via email to all REALTORS® in the state of Illinois.

• REALTOR® Open House - REALTORS® are invited to a catered event at your property for an opportunity to preview your listing.

• Christine Wilczek and Jason Bacza’s Home Tour Magazine Approximately 10,000 issues of this custom magazine are distributed quarterly

• Direct mail campaigns - Including oversized postcards

• Facebook - Christine Wilczek and Jason Bacza - Real Estate Brokers Over 6,400 active followers on Facebook.

Christine Wilczek & Jason Bacza believe in a comprehensive multimedia approach to showcasing your property to the entire world.

• Chicago Tribune Newspaper

• Crain’s Chicago Business Magazine

• Windy City Live Television show

• Chicago Magazine

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Photography

PHOTOGRAPHY

Christine and Jason believe in the importance of professional photography.

They hire a professional photographer to photograph EVERY listing.

Aerial/Drone photography. Christine and Jason strive to provide the best in aerial cinematography and photography. They use the latest advancements in drone technology to insure the highest quality images.

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Samples of Christine and Jason’s Photography:

Sold Previous Listing

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Internet Marketing

INTERNET MARKETING

+Hundreds More!

Visit Christine & Jason Online

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STATISTICS PROVE THAT OVER 92% OF HOME BUYERS BEGIN THEIR SEARCH FOR A HOME ON THE INTERNET. Christine and Jason couple their aggressive marketing strategy with a broad reach on the worldwide web. They utilize websites, search engine optimization and social networking sites to assure the entire world has access to your listing.

Listings Feature • • • • • •

Up to 45 photos Home features Room dimensions Tax information School information Neighborhood amenities

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Social Networking

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Staging Tips CURB APPEAL • • • • • •

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Mow lawn and trim shrubs Edge gardens and walkways Weed and mulch Sweep walkways and driveway, remove branches, litter or toys Add color and fill in bare spots with plantings Remove mildew or moss from walls or walks with bleach and water or other cleaner Take stains off your driveway with cleanser or kitty litter Stack woodpile neatly Clean and repair patio and deck area Remove any outdoor furniture that is not in good condition Make sure pool or spa sparkles Replace old storm doors Check for flat-fitting roof shingles Repair broken windows and shutters, replace torn screens, make sure frames and seams have solid caulking Hose off exterior wood and trim, replace damaged bricks or wood Touch up exterior paint, repair gutters and eaves Add a new front door mat and consider a seasonal door decoration Shine brass hardware on front door, outside lighting fixtures, etc.

Make sure doorbell is in good working order

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Add a fresh coat of interior paint in light, neutral colors Shampoo carpeting, replace if necessary Clean and wax hardwood floors, refinish if necessary Clean and wash kitchen/bathroom floors Wash all windows, vacuum blinds, wash window sills Clean the fireplace Clean out and organize closets, add extra space by packing clothes and items you will not need until later Remove extra furniture, worn rugs, and items you do not use; keep papers, toys, etc. picked up especially on stairways Repair problems such as loose doorknobs, cracked molding, leaking taps and toilets, squeaky doors, closets or screen doors Install higher wattage light bulbs throughout

LIVING ROOM

• Make it cozy and inviting, discard chipped or worn furniture and frayed or worn rugs

DINING ROOM

• Polish any visible silver and crystal • Set the table for a formal dinner to help viewers imagine entertaining here

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Make sure appliances are spotless inside and out Make sure all appliances are in perfect working order Clean often forgotten spots -- top of the refrigerator and under sink Wax or sponge floor to brilliant shine, clean baseboards De-clutter all counter space, remove countertop appliances Organize items inside cabinets, pre-pack anything you will not be using before you move

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Remove all rust and mildew Make sure tile, fixtures, shower doors, etc. are immaculate and shining Make sure all fixtures are in good repair Replace loose caulking or grout Make sure lighting is bright, but soft

MASTER BEDROOM

• Organize furniture to create a spacious look with well-defined sitting, sleeping, and dressing areas

GARAGE • • • •

Sell, give away, or throw out unnecessary items Clean oily cement floor Provide strong overhead light Tidy storage or work areas

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Sell, give away, or throw out unnecessary items Organize and create more floor space by hanging tools and placing items on shelves Clean water heater and drain sediment Change furnace filter Make inspection access easy Clean and paint concrete floor and walls Provide strong overhead light

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Tidy up by discarding or pre-packing Make sure energy-saving insulation is apparent Make sure air vent is in working order Provide strong overhead light

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Staging

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ou know a thing or two about curb appeal. No one has to sit you down to explain the importance of the “first impression.” You get it. After a thorough cleaning and primping, your home has never looked better. You may just move your Realtor to tears of joy as they enter your listing.

Later. Much later. So why isn’t your home selling? Sometimes even the most beautiful, well-appointed abodes need a little extra help that goes beyond another sweep of the broom or pillow fluffing.

Many savvy Realtors are embracing the concept of “home staging” to give their listing a competitive edge in this aggressive market.

While it’s necessary for homeowners to do the due diligence involved with readying a home for market, deconstructing the home of many of the owners’ personal elements will greatly enhance sales potential, according to

After Julea Joseph, home stager, interior stylist and owner of Reinventing Space.

Ultimately, what buyers are looking for in your home (aside from decor, layout and amenities) is to be able to see themselves in your home.

home being “the one with all the Lladros (figurines) or “the one with all the duck decoys,” you want it to stand out on its own merits. You want your home to be known as “the one with the exquisite crown molding” or “the one with the custom cherry wood flooring.”

Oftentimes, instead of seeing the home for what it is, buyers will get mired in the elements of the home that reflect the owners’ personality. “We are all proud of our collections and we want to display them in our homes. But what starts to happen is those collections can become very distracting to a buyer if they are overdone.” Joseph said. “If there are excessive family photographs strewn throughout the home, guess what a buyer is going to look at? They will fail to notice all the lovely architectural and functional elements unique to the home.

It’s human nature.” The last thing a seller wants is their home decor leaving an impression on the buyer. Instead of your

Christine Wilczek, Broker Associate of Realty Executives Elite in Lemont, specializes in the ultra-competitive luxury home market. “You only have 30 seconds to make an impression on a buyer. A home has to look its best in the first day it’s listed. As part of my services, I do a complete walk-through of the home and determine what improvements or finessing needs to be done, I give the homeowners my suggestions and, if needed, recommend they work with a home stager.... It’s a proactive measure to ensure the property is ready from day one. In my experience a staged home greatly increases the likelihood of a sale.”

Wilczek noted.

Christine Wilczek and Jason Bacza provide a free staging consultation as part of their marketing plan. Call for an appointment today! 630.755.0700

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After

One of the most common challenges Wilczek encounters with her listings is improper furniture placement.

Too much furniture can make rooms appear smaller than they are and it can disrupt the flow of the room.

Conversely, a sparsely furnished room can be too depersonalized, leaving a lot of guesswork as to how a room can be arranged. “Sometimes a home will be very decor-specific and we’ll work to neutralize it. Or it can be as simple as repainting walls with more modern colors,” Wilczek said.

Enter the home stager. Joseph works directly with Realtors as well as homeowners. She provides an initial evaluation and determines whether or not a complete or partial staging is required. “It really depends on the house or marketplace. Sometimes I just work with the public area of the home.

In other instances I’ll go as far to stage the entire home - down to the closets and medicine cabinets,” Joseph said.

For instance, in older homes where closet space is at a premium, complete staging is often required to fully optimize and showcase limited storage space.

If painting or repairs need to be done, Joseph works with a select group of vendors who can get the job done professionally and expediently.

Otherwise the homeowner can opt to do it themselves.

Then if it’s adding decor, Joseph makes recommendations for accessories and can either shop for her clients or rent them from her personal inventory.

When furniture is needed, she works with a furniture rental company. “I like to use a lot of what the homeowner already has. In many cases, it comes down to putting things away or in storage and rearranging furniture to showcase a room’s focal point,” Joseph said.

Both Joseph and Wilczek said there is an emotional element that comes with depersonalizing your home. Although some homeowners are reluctant to do so, they ultimately see the bigger picture and are amazed by how quickly their homes can be transformed.

Costs of staging services vary. A designer with an assistant can be in the ballpark of $200 per hour, with a typical staging ranging from two to three hours. Extras such as painting, additional accessories and furniture rental are all ala carte. The stager lends their keen understanding of not only the marketplace, but their expertise on how to orchestrate the look and fluidity of a home.

“I provide this service to my clients at no additional charge because it’s a great tool that tremendously fosters sales,” Wilczek said.

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What People Are Saying

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uying or selling a home is one of the most emotional and biggest decisions one makes in his or her lives. For me and my family finding the right Broker was all about finding someone we can trust and who can navigate the process with true professionalism and promptness. Christine was exactly that and more. In near record time, Christine sold our home using her creative approach to marketing and her ability to structure a winning deal! Everyone’s dream is to walk away from a home sale on top and with little to no stress for me and my family.

That’s what Christine did! And to me, thats worth every penny!

Frank Fontana Star of Downtown Shabby TV & Radio Host/Author DIY Designer Frank@frankfontana.net www.frankfontana.net www.christinewilczek.com

What People Are Saying To Whom It May Concern: I want to express my gratitude to Christine Wilczek. She is truly a gem in the real estate

world that is crumbling as I’m writing this.

Christine went above and beyond anything I ever expected a real estate agent to do. My

family and I listed our home six months ago. We had an offer within a few weeks (because of the amazing advertising on our home) that ended up falling through, obviously due to reasons that were completely out of Christine’s control.

She was patient, understanding and really made us feel at ease during that disappointing time. Fast forward five months and we have another offer.

After agreeing on the price, things seemed to be going smoothly. The close was going relatively quick (about a month after the offer) but we had plenty of time to get everything taken care of.

Less than two weeks before our scheduled closing date, we were informed that the buyer’s lender had done a “drive by” appraisal and we appraised for less than our sale price. Christine literally went above and beyond her call of duty. She was on the phone demanding a “real” appraisal. In this market, especially in the Lemont area, a drive by appraisal is just unacceptable and Christine made that very clear to the lender. They agreed to schedule a new appraisal but by now, we were only a week away from closing. Her relentless calling resulted in a “rush” appraisal being ordered. Bright and early Saturday morning (six days before we were scheduled to close), with a smile on her face, Christine was at our house ready to meet the appraiser. He told her the results would be in on Monday. Christine made eight phone calls on Monday trying to get the results.

Christine knew that obviously me and my husband were nervous at this point seeing that the “drive by” appraisal came in lower than our agreed sale price.

Tuesday came along and Christine continued her pursuit by making eighteen phone calls. Finally, after several more phone calls on Wednesday, she received the

results of the appraisal (which came in where it needed to). At this point the buyer had to file for an extension on the closing, which resulted in us filing an extension on our new home. By Friday of this week (the day we were originally scheduled to close), the buyer still didn’t have a clear to close and Christine never stopped making call after call after call on our behalf. Monday came around and her calls began once again. We are finally scheduled

to close on Thursday and I honestly believe that without Christine, this would not be happening.

Throughout this entire process, Christine has been absolutely amazing. She has never made me feel like I’m bothering her (and believe me… I called her a lot!), she has been calm, reassuring, sympathetic (we have two very young children and living out of boxes is not pleasant), and just plain wonderful. She called me at 8:00 pm one night, with her kids in tow, to let me know she finally heard back regarding something we were waiting on. It’s as if her work day never ends! Her dedication to her clients is outstanding! She is a go-getter and WILL get the job done.

I can’t imagine going through this process with anybody else. The real estate world is a mess

right now but it does have a shining star in Christine. I cannot thank her enough for everything she has done for my family and I. Her commitment to her job, compassion for what she does and who she represents, and understanding of the fact that peoples lives are involved throughout this whole process just one piece of what makes Christine one of the top real estate agents in the country! I would recommend Christine in a

heart beat and feel very lucky that we chose her to sell our home.

Thank you Christine, Sarah and Matt Eigel

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To Whom It May Concern: A few months ago my husband and I met with Christine Wilczek about selling our home. We have known Christine for a few years and based on what we know and the reputation she has in the community, we felt like she was the best choice for a Realtor. Christine listed our home in mid January and we have been very pleased with the work she has done. Although she has many

extremely professional. We had two offers on our home within the first two months of being listed and are still in negotiations with a potential buyer. The advertising and marketing tools Christine offers are unsurpassed by none and have undoubtedly helped us receive steady traffic on our home which in the winter months and in these economic times is fantastic. We have had a very good experience with Christine and would highly recommend her as a Realtor. There is a reason she is

listings, we have determined there is a reason for that - it is because she is extremely good at what she does. Any time we called her, she has returned our number one in the area! call almost immediately. She is on top of every detail of what is going on in the community and with the potential sale of our home. She is always honest and

- Scott and Julie Johnson

Jason, I hope you are doing well and enjoyed a beautiful holiday season. Our holidays were wonderful and the end of last year was a busy one for us. Though this is late, Matt and I just wanted to thank you, to both

you and Christine, again for the amazing job you did in selling our home. We truly could not have asked for a more trustworthy agent, smooth listing process and quick sale with a selling price above anything we ever expected! Your professional yet genuine demeanor was always informative, honest, and calming (especially through such a hectic endeavor of selling a home with three small children).

Please know that we have already spoken nothing but praise in regards to your service to many friends and family in the area. And always rely that any person

that asks us, “who was your agent, and were they good?� will be referred to you immediately without hesitation, and advised they couldn’t choose anyone more qualified. Thank you again many times over.

Sincerely, Christine Hare & Matthew Cunningham... and Family

Dear Christine & Jason, I wanted to write you a quick note thanking you for your time and insight regarding the Lemont market area. I

really appreciate your professionalism and opinion regarding market value, absorption periods and discount rates. Please let me know if I can ever be of any assistance in the future. Thanks again and have a great day.

Kind regards, Michael R. Jilek, MAI, SRA Vice President Jilek & Associates, Inc

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What People Are Saying Dear Christine, I wanted to express our gratitude to you for selling our home so quickly in Hickory Hills, Illinois. Not only was

Carolina. We have had a wonderful selling experience which has now led us to a rewarding buying experience here. Let me say - they do things differently here! But, we walked into this market prepared because of you and your professional guidance when we were selling our home.

it the highest selling house in years there, it was the most impressively marketed home. What you did to advertise our home (virtual tour, photography and brochures) really made our home stand out in From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you - and a real estate market that has been stagnant in its cannot thank you enough for your professionalism, price range for years! We owe it all to you! And thanks honesty, and guidance when selling our home. to the sale of our Illinois home, we are moments away from finalizing the purchase of our new home in North

Warmest Regards, Gregory and Judy Nikolich

Hi Christine, I wanted to send a quick note of appreciation. This is

based not only on your willingness to take a call from an appraiser, but also your willingness to make time in your busy schedule to share your extensive knowledge on the Lemont market overall and especially the high end portion of Ruffled Feathers, Kensington Estates and Fordham Hill Estates. In a time when professionals are busy, and many times focused only on immediate results, your willingness to share your market knowledge is refreshing. Most Brokers don’t feel compelled to spend any of their valuable time, on anything that does not drive revenue, and many times see the appraiser/agent

relationship as adversarial. You obviously have the insight to see, as real estate professionals, we are “all in this together”. With educated and competent

appraisers and agents, working together collaborating the whole industry is more efficient. If there is ever an appraisal question you have, please feel free to contact me, and I would be happy to help where I can.

Best regards, Jason E. Miles Residential Appraisal Specialist Real Estate Valuation Services

Dear Christine and Jason, Thank you so much for your persistence in finding us the right home in Lemont. We appreciate that you

understood our special situation and needs and accommodated us at every turn. Your knowledge

we are still moving in, even though it’s already been a month since the move. Both Carol and I send our best to both of you, and your family, and hope you have a wonderful rest of the year. If you ever have a client

and expertise was quite evident as we toured Lemont and the many homes you both showed us.

that would like to speak to us; please send them our way. You folks were great!

We are very happy with our new home and feel blessed that everything has gone so well. Christine adores her new school and both Carol and I are very impressed with the school staff’s level of professionalism and understanding of Christine’s special needs. We feel like

Also, I would be remiss not to tell you that Christine misses both of you.

Sincerely, Terry and Carol Ancel

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Dear Jason, We would like to take this time to thank you for helping us find our dream home and for all the time and energy you put toward our house search. Your professionalism,

forever grateful that you were able to rent our property in a timely manner which took a huge weight off of our shoulders. Thank you again, for making our home buying experience such an enjoyable one. You actually made it fun! Your realty knowledge and expertise,

expertise, dedication, and humor made our home buying experience enjoyable and less stressful than it could have been! We appreciate all the last- along with your dedication to us, helped to make minute showings you were able to set up for us and your our dreams come true! knowledge and advice that put us at ease. Moreover, we wouldn’t have been able to buy this amazing home without your help finding renters for our condo. We are

Steve & Sarah Rajki

Dear Christine & Jason, After having our home on the market for over a year, with little success in showings or offers, we turned to you for assistance. What a wise decision that was indeed.

Following you professional guidance on staging our home, educating us with pertinent market data, producing a beautiful hard cover book and video coupled with your direct marketing skills you sold our home in THREE SHORT WEEKS! Further attesting to your professional talents, you located our new dream home within an unbelievable twentyfour hours after finding the buyer for our existing home.

This has to be one for the record books! Truly,

we couldn’t have done this without you. Obviously,

this is why YOU ARE TWO OF AMERICA’S TOP REAL ESTATE BROKERS! We can’t begin

to thank you enough for your professionalism guidance, recommendation and negotiations on our behalf! We think of you as our real estate brokers. Wishing you a new year filled with health,happiness, and continued prosperity.

Most Sincerely, Gedas and Birute Jodwalis

Christine and Jason are the incredible duo.

They blew us away with their knowledge, patience an amazing house, in an incredible neighborhood, and most importantly kindness. We used Christine and using her superior negotiating skills we got and Jason to sell our house and buy our new home. On it for a great price. We could not be happier with the sale side I cannot brag enough about how beautiful our experience and we will recommend Christine the pictures of our house came out. We sold in two days and Jason to everyone we know. We are so grateful for top dollar - We couldn’t believe it. At this point we hadn’t found our new house yet. Christine said she’s never left a client homeless and she was true to her word.

She made us a priority taking us to see almost every house in our price range in the areas we requested.

Her honesty, knowledge, and patience led us to

for all their hard work and everything they’ve done for us. Selling and buying can be emotional and stressful but with their help and guidance I can honestly say it was a very smooth transition.

Jerry and Beata Pach

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Philanthropy

GiCOMMUNITY ving Back to the

Christine and Jason believe in giving back to the communities in which they work. They proudly support the following charities and organizations:

Christine and Jason created a hoodie and sweatshirt drive for local kids in need. Over the donation period of the month leading up to Christmas, Christine and Jason collected over 300 new articles of clothing for local families.

christine wilczek & jason bacza of Realty Ex ecutiv es Elite partner with

hoodies 4 kids

HOPE AND FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION TO PRESENT

drop off location: Re alty Exe cutives Elite 15400 127th st. lemont 60439 attn. christine/ jason

now until December 20th LETS SHARE THE WARMTH ~ LETS SHARE THE WARMTH ~ LETS SHARE THE WARMTH

DONATE NEW HOODIES & HELP LOCAL CHILDREN STAY WARM

ALL STYLES OF HOODIES HOODIES OF ALL SIZES YOUTH & ADULT

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LETS SHARE THE WARMTH ~ LETS SHARE THE WARMTH ~ LETS SHARE THE WARMTH

Hoodies 4 Kids Clothing Drive

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Communi t y ACTION in

Christine and Jason proudly participate in their community by donating their time and resources to create a lasting impact.

Hardest working man in Homer Glen!

Christine and Jason honored local worker, John, with a Facebook campaign to raise money for him for his birthday. Over the course of a few weeks, Christine and Jason personally donated over $2,305 to John.

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Signature Recipes BANANA EGG ROLLS Preheat oil to 350 degrees in a saucepan or a deep fryer.

Set two small bowls side by side. Put water in one bowl and the brown sugar mixed with the Chinese 5 Spice in the other.

Add the sliced banana, some jack fruit, and brown sugar mixed with Chinese Five Spice.

Ingredients: 3-4 8 1/4 cup 1/8 tsp

Garnish:

Ripe Bananas Wonton Wrappers / Egg Roll Wrappers Brown Sugar Chinese Five Spice Mix

(Available at Asian market or spice aisle)

Jack Fruit in can – optional Oil for frying Caramel Sauce (ready made from store) Häagen Dazs Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream Fresh Berries

Fold in the two sides and roll up the banana in the wrapper, seal edges with water.

Deep fry until the color changes to crispy brown.

Drizzle caramel on plate and place egg rolls on plate.

Garnish with ice cream and fresh berries if desired.

BIANCA’S BABY CAKES Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.

Grease the ramekins with melted butter.

In a large glass bowl, break up the bittersweet chocolate into small pieces. Add butter.

Microwave on high for approximately 2 minutes stirring half way through.

Stir until smooth, and cool slightly.

In a medium size bowl, whip eggs and sugar on medium high speed until they triple in volume. (this will take 5-6 minutes) Fold egg mixture into chocolate until combined. Pour mixtures into ramekins.

Ingredients: 12 oz 3/4 cup 4 2 tbs

Bake for 15-17 minutes or until top is just Bittersweet Chocolate over set. Invert onto plates and garnish with Unsalted Butter ice cream, mint and fresh berries.

Large Eggs Sugar Enjoy!

Melted Butter to grease 8 ramekins

Optional: Fresh Raspberries or Strawberries Mint Chocolate Chip or Vanilla Ice Cream

Bianca

PEACH COBBLER Melt butter in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

Combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt; add milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter over butter (do not stir)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter 1 cup All-Purpose Flour 2 cups Sugar - divided 1 tbs Baking Powder Pinch Salt 1 cup Milk 4 cups Fresh Peach Slices 1 tbs Lemon Juice Ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)

Bring remaining 1 cup sugar, peach slices, and lemon juice to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly; pour over batter (do not stir). Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.

Bake at 375° for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve cobbler warm or cool.

Fresh peaches make this dish absolutely delicious. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy.

SHAKSHUKA – EGGS IN TOMATO SAUCE In a large deep skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add peppers, onion, jalapeño, garlic and spices cook and stir till onions are soft. Stir in tomatoes bring to boil.

Ingredients:

2 tbs Olive Oil 1 ¼ cup Red Sweet Pepper - Chopped 1 cup Onion - Chopped 1 Fresh Jalapeño Pepper

Seeded and Chopped 3 cloves Garlic - Sliced 1 tsp Ground Cumin 1 tsp Sweet Paprika 1 tsp Ground Turmeric ½ tsp Kosher Salt ¼ tsp Black Pepper 28 oz can Whole Plum Tomatoes

with Juices - Chopped 6 Large Eggs

Crumbled Feta Cheese

Fresh Cilantro and Oregano

Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 10 minutes till slightly thickened.

Stir occasionally.

Break an egg into small dish and slip egg into tomato mixture repeat for all remaining eggs. Reduce heat.

Cook covered for 10 minutes do not stir. Cook until egg yolks are desired doneness.

Top with cheese, cilantro and oregano.

Serve each egg separate with tomato sauce.

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