Over $155 million sold and over 420 happy homeowners Shaunna Burhop | Baird & Warner Real Estate Broker 210 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 shaunna.burhop@bairdwarner.com
June 2022 Newsletter Summer is in full swing!
As we kick off the month of June, we look forward to plenty of outdoor fun and activities. The demand for homes remains strong, and I’m here to help you evaluate any of your questions whether you are selling, buying, or making long-term plans. Call or text me at 847.275.0277 for a free consultation!
Market Update NORTHWEST SUBURBS* Detached, Single Family • Median Sales Price: $464,000 +13.2% • Average Days on Market: 29 -43.1% • New Listings: 900 -26.0% • Showings per Listing: 14.3 -10.1% • Homes Under Contract: 641 -24.9% Attached, Condos + Townhomes • Median Sales Price: $227,500 +8.3% • Average Days on Market: 26 -44.7% • New Listings: 571 -23.9% • Showings per Listing: 13.2 +32.0% • Homes Under Contract: 502 -13.6% *Statistics May 2022 v. 2021; (+) or (-) indicates change between the month of May 2022 compared to April 2021. Figures from MRED LLC. Info Sparks.
Calendar Monday July 4: Our Annual After Parade BBQ is back! Join us in the B&W parking lot at 210 W Northwest Hwy immediately after the Arlington Heights parade. Walk over and enjoy FREE hot dogs, drinks, music, games, & more—invite your friends and neighbors too!
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MARKET REPORT:
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he perfect coat of light-colored paint, removing extra items, and a simple repositioning of furniture transformed this family room space (top right) and brought my seller top dollar. In today’s market I’m often asked whether it’s worth taking the time or spending money to prepare a home for sale. My answer is a big YES—but… it does not have to cost a lot or be complicated. My listings are selling 5% higher than average and I attribute that to the recommendations and hands on work My listings are selling 5% higher we do to help sellers. than average and I attribute that Most of the prep to the recommendations and hands work is eliminating on work we do to help sellers. extra furniture and personal items—something you will have to AFTER do anyway when you move. In addition, buyers needs and priorities have changed. Showing flexible spaces and lifestyle amenities such as home offices attract more buyers and add even more to your bottom line. This three-bedroom home in a hot Arlington Heights neighborhood (bottom right) lacked obvious space for a home office so we repurposed the dining room to showcase the possibilities, and contributed the new items needed at $0 cost to my client! n
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STAGING + SELLING | SEARCHING + INVESTING | RENOVATIONS + DESIGN | RELOCATION + RETIREMENT | SENIOR LIVING + ESTATES