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Top Agent Mike Mu Berkshire Hathaway H Prairie Path, REA Elmhurst, Illinois – is hardworking, and ca who consistently plac of his clients front and MIKE MUISENGA every transaction. As producer in the thriving Elmhurst market ye Mike has earned his reputation as a truste real estate advocate for his many buyers and of whom have become close friends over the

Mike officially began his journey as a real a decade ago, though as a second- generatio 21) THERE GOES THE was exposed to the business at an early age NEIGHBORHOOD: HOW TO at his father’s brokerage.

His first career, as at Enterprise which spanned a LIST HIGH WHENRent-a-Car, NEIGHBORS several moves across the US, is where he ARE A NUISANCE value of excellent customer service, someth sitioned into his approach to real estate and 25) 4 QUALITIES OFsuccess as an agent. Mike to his impressive working with the family business – of whi EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEES is the Broker/Owner, and includes among it four younger siblings, each of whom share h helping clients achieve their real estate goal tions as a solo agent, a paradigm he greatly the current trend of the team structure.

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6 Habits of Highly Productive Agents In a business that can be constant chaos, you’re constantly on the go and dealing with things as they hit you. It can be difficult to take a second and regroup. But there is a better and smarter way to work. If you take the time to create some better habits, in the end, you may end up being more productive. If you want to make better use of your time, as well as have more focus, here’s some habits that you’re going to want to pick up - all common to top-producing agents.

1. Learn how to prioritize Although it might be your instinct to get some of the boring work out of the way first, things 4

that actually generate income (or are time-sensitive!) should be the first thing you focus on when you start your day.

Lists are your friend! Make a list of things you want to accomplish for the day, the week, and even the month. Always list them in the order of priority. If things get cut off when you run out of time at the end of the day, at least it’ll be the things that are not as important or time sensitive. As with anyone, your time is your most valuable commodity and should be used wisely. When you make your list, you can even schedule tasks as if they were a meeting, giving yourself a little time goal to beat, as Top Agent Magazine

well. Treat your time with the same respect you would a colleague’s or client’s and don’t ever waste it.

As with anyone, your time is your most valuable commodity and should be used wisely. When you make your list you can even schedule tasks as if they were a meeting, giving yourself a little time goal to beat, as well. Treat your time with the same respect you would a colleague’s or client’s, and don’t ever waste it.

to accomplish it? Write it out and then incorporate that into your prioritized ‘to do’ list.

You’ll be amazed at how driven you become to reach that goal when you actually write it out with clarity. And, the sense of accomplishment you get upon completing it will carry over to the next day. It’s important to remember to be specific. Once you get into the habit of meeting your goals, exceeding them won’t be far behind.

2. Remove distractions

when you need to focus This is especially hard when you’re a Realtor®. Most are constantly connected to their phones. But, unnecessary distractions can get you off schedule and make you lose your focus instantly. If you can, turn your phone off for the half hour it takes to do a task. Interruptions make everything take twice as long, especially when you take that text and then decide to check Facebook for a second.

We all do it!

Complete your task, then take ten minutes to respond to all texts and messages before you start up the next thing on your list. You can even schedule those ‘text backs’ into your schedule. A concentrated effort is always more effective than going back and forth between things.

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4. Don’t make excuses There’s that old saying, “The buck stops here”. Well, take it to heart. This is your business and you are responsible for doing everything you can to make it successful.

Sure, there are reasons for why you didn’t get a listing or why your business is slow, but what are you doing to change things and make them better? Successful Realtors® work harder and come up with innova5

tive ways to stand out when times are tough. They don’t look for excuses, they look for solutions.

5. Be deliberate

about everything you do When you’re making your list, it helps to have a goal in mind for even the smallest task. If you’re calling past clients to touch base, have a specific reason why you’re calling. Are you letting them know some market news?

Thanking them for a referral? When you’re meeting a referral partner for lunch, have a goal in mind for what the outcome of that meeting will be as well. Yes it’s good to socialize and build relationships, but if you have a reason, make sure it isn’t put off until the final moments, when things are wrapping up. Always having a purpose in mind will also help you prioritize your list better.

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get out of your comfort zone Yes, you are prioritizing what is most important or urgent to your business, but it’s also important to make an effort to break out 6

of your routine as much as you’re comfortable doing. Trying out new things or taking some time to learn about new and innovative real estate techniques and technology, can have an energizing effect on your business.

Not only might they lead to things that make you more productive, but it keeps you sharp and engaged. And, ultimately keeping yourself at the top of your game is what it’s all about.

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ALICE PICCHI

Having graduated from college with her degree in Business Administration with a love for Intercultural Communications, Alice Picchi went searching for a career that complimented her outgoing personality and passion for helping others.

After working in the consulting industry for several years, she decided to turn her attention to real estate. “I connected with real estate right away,” she says. “There’s nothing more fulfilling than holding someone’s hand and safely leading them through the home buying and selling process.”

home is fully prepared, she shares it over a variety of digital and social media platforms. On top of providing professional photography, videography and drone photography, Alice embraces outside the box strategies, such as virtual open houses, and generates word of mouth campaigns through her extensive network of industry professionals.

“Most of my work is done before the house hits the market,” she says. “I make sure my clients have everything they need to sell their home, right from the start.”

Today, Alice is a Realtor for Keller Williams, where she services clients throughout the Chicago Northwest Suburbs. By taking a unique consultative approach to her client relationships, she has established strong foundations all across the region. “I always try to pick up the phone,” she says. “Everything I do is built around fostering and encouraging a close client relationship. All my buyers and sellers receive white glove treatment.”

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Meanwhile, Alice prefers a personalized workflow when assisting her buyers.

Serving as both a loyal advocate and educational resource, she carefully navigates the nuances of a transaction while ensuring that her clients are never overwhelmed. “I love getting to know a client and figuring out their needs,” she says. “Above all, I’m here to guide them through the process from start to finish—and after.”

For her professionalism and compassionate service, Alice has won herself an outstanding reputation around Chicago, with the vast majority of her volume coming from either repeat clients or referrals. In fact, she has already completed 30 transactions in 2020.

To Alice, though, the people matter most.

“I befriend most of my clients along the way,” she says. “That’s what’s great about real estate: Every day is different, and you never know who you’re going to meet over the course of a transaction.”

Outside of her career, Alice is tremendously active in her community, filling needs wherever she sees them. Previously, she volunteered for an organization that supplied care packages to foster children. More recently, she has spearheaded a program to produce face masks for area hospitals and local organizations. When she’s not serving clients or giving back, Alice can be found spending time with her husband and children.

Looking ahead, Alice has strong plans for the future. In the coming months, she will be looking to mentor up-and-coming agents while continuing the client-first work that has anchored her accomplished career in Chicago. “Every buyer or seller deserves an agent who understands the chaos and uncertainty of the moving process,” Alice says.

“I truly care about learning their story and standing up for their needs.”

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Understanding the True Value of Square Footage Measuring the square footage of a property may seem like an objective and straightforward task, but you’d be surprised at how many agents and homebuyers misunderstand this pivotal figure.

True square footage provides homebuyers a concrete understanding of their prospective domain, but here’s the problem: the rules to determine a home’s square footage are not always uniform across the board. What’s more, much of Top Agent Magazine

a home’s value is determined by its size, so accuracy is certainly important. While many real estate agents have their own systems for determining or confirming a home’s true square footage, it doesn’t hurt to update your practices and become an expert on the subject. After all, you may learn a few techniques that could add value to a listing, or better prepare you in guiding house-hunters on the lookout.

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1. Do your due diligence Most towns and cities have a local records department where floorplans and blueprints are kept on file. It’s worth noting that these records don’t typically include any subsequent additions or remodels on a property, but they still give archive hunters a legal baseline when outlining a property’s square footage. Oftentimes, a straightforward online search of a city or county’s records office can pull the information necessary, or else agents can poke around in person to uncover informative blueprints at the records office. Either way, access to original blueprints or floorplans is a great tool for determining livable square footage. As a bonus,

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original blueprints and floorplans—especially in historic properties—can be intriguing visual aids for prospective buyers, as well.

2. Know the rules While there aren’t universal standards when it comes to measuring square footage, there are general guidelines that can help determine square footage in an authentic way. Per the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), here are the official recommendations for measuring a home’s real square footage: n

Called “below grade spaces,” basements and sunrooms beyond a home’s typical

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living quarters do not count toward a home’s true square footage. According to ANSI, even big draws like finished basements don’t count toward a property’s Gross Living Area. Of course, even below grade spaces have their own desirable value and should be outlined as such on listings. n

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Did you know the space inside closets and on stairways counts toward a home’s square footage? Even if these areas are relatively small, they still add to a property’s calculable square footage.

When recording square footage, ANSI actually suggests performing measurements from a property’s exterior—though this method does not account for the

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thickness of exterior walls, which could skew square footage numbers. n

Just like below grade spaces, a garage, a pool house, or even a guest house should not be included in a property’s Gross Living Area. The rationale at work here is this: if you must go outside to access additional living areas, then they are beyond the square footage scope of the primary dwelling and should not be included in a home’s Gross Living Area.

3. Double-check by doing the dirty work Buyers and sellers have or will make a sizable investment in a property, so isn’t it fair to double-check all the relevant facts and figures

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when it comes to true square footage? If you want to take on the endeavor yourself, here are a few helpful steps to take. n

First, you’ll need a few things to get started, including a tape measure that can measure at least 100 ft., graph paper, and a pencil.

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Next, choose a room to start measuring wall-by-wall. Measure Wall 1, then proceed to assign each square on the gridded paper a corresponding measurement, rounding to the nearest tenth of a foot for the sake of clarity.

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room. Once you’ve completed the room’s measurements, multiply the room’s length and width to determine its square footage. n

As you go measure throughout the home, using your own system to scale, you will construct a failsafe floorplan.

Mastering your craft is everything, and the real estate industry is no different. Every now and again, it’s worthwhile to update your well of information, take matters into your own hands, and continue to innovate with the industry. While square footage may not seem like the juiciest starting off point for such a venture, never forget: mastery of technical knowledge is a sure sign of expertise.

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Top Agents Steve and Annette Siwy of Keller Williams in Geneva, cover Illinois’ Kane County region.

Steve and Annette Siwy have spent the better part of their lives in service to their community.

In 2014, Annette ended her career in law enforcement and pursued real estate. “I wanted a more flexible schedule which I didn’t have as a police officer,” she asserts. She and Steve, who works as a firefighter/paramedic, purchased investment properties and flipped houses. “It ended up making sense that I get my broker’s license,” 16 Copyright Top Agent Magazine

she recalls. She joined Keller Williams, based in Geneva, Illinois. Then, in 2019, Steve got his license and joined Annette at the agency where they specialize in First Responders. The couple, who recently hired a transaction coordinator, cover Illinois’ Kane County region. “Since Steve joined, we have doubled our business,” notes Annette. “And we are on track to double it again this year helping 33 families.”

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Annette and Steve report that their business is 80% repeat and referral clientele. “Every real estate transaction involves a human element as well as a business one. There are times that you need someone who can remain calm and level-headed during the most stressful of situations and this is where Annette truly shines,” says Top Agent Magazine

Steve. “With our strong work ethic, we will go that extra mile to make sure we have overly satisfied clients.”

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“We specialize in communication and education. The real estate transaction process can be very stressful, so it’s important that we stand by our clients throughout the process to keep them calm and happy.” we stand by our clients throughout the process to keep them calm and happy. After all, this is likely the most important purchase in their lives.”

It’s no surprise that the couple receives stellar reviews for their esteemed work ethic. One client recently wrote: “Steve and Annette are true professionals. They walked us through every step of the home selling process. All of our questions were answered thoroughly and promptly. Not to mention, our home sold in a weekend and closing was stress free. If you want to sell your home fast, contact Team Siwy.”

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Annette and Steve maintain contact with their clients in a variety of ways. “We email once a month,” says Steve. “And now, during Covid, we are holding virtual events and giveaways. It’s fun and our clients appreciate the outreach.”

To market their listings, they rely on social media.

In fact, Annette teaches other agents how to market on Facebook. They also hold open houses and do some neighborhood door-knocking.

As a nod to their own backgrounds as First Responders, Steve and Annette have created an Top Agent Magazine

initiative they call the Heroes Program. “We’ve partnered with local Realtors, mortgage lenders, attorneys, etc., to offer a cash credit back to people who are considered Community Heroes,” Steve exclaims. “So that includes police officers, firefighters, paramedics, also teachers and pastors.” The two are also involved in donating their time to local charities, which includes volunteering at the fire department’s annual pancake breakfast.

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Steve and Annette appreciate what they feel is an extension of their community service. “We love to help people,” says Steve. “We’re fixers and want to help our clients get through this extremely important transaction with as few bumps as possible. It’s such an honor to be a part of that.”

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we like to play hard,” notes Annette. “We enjoy doing anything as a family, so that could mean spending time at the lake house or traveling to places like Mexico.”

we hope to get to the point where we hire enough like-minded agents that we can step back and focus on other areas of the business,” Annette notes.

As for the future, Steve and Annette aim to double their volume again next year. “Ultimately,

Adds Steve, “And we’d love to have an expansion team in Florida. That’s the dream.”

For more about Annette & Steve Siwy, please call (630) 723-9898, email siwyhomes@gmail.com, or visit siwyhomes.kw.com https://

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There Goes the Neighborhood:

How to List High When Neighbors are a Nuisance Troublesome neighbors are a relatively common issue that agents come across. You can control the image of your client’s property and you can control your listing presentation, but you can’t always control what’s happening on your client’s street. How do you diffuse difficult neighbors that could lower your bottom line or embarrass you in front of prospective buyers?

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First of all, it takes tact and a gameplan. With that in mind, let’s consider a few ways you can maintain a listing’s viability and competitive edge—even when bothersome neighbors are involved. Here are a few common neighborly scenarios agents encounter and how to diffuse them to your advantage.

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How do you diffuse difficult neighbors that could lower your bottom line or embarrass you in front of prospective buyers? It takes tact and a gameplan.

as a courtesy introduction to the neighborhood.

While it may seem like needless busy work, it can dramatically improve prospective buyers’ perceptions of the area. Plus, you may positively ingratiate yourself with neighbors in the area and demonstrate your above-and-beyond service to your clientele in the process.

Is the neighbor’s landscaping an eyesore?

Here’s your recourse.

Most towns and cities have established ordinances regarding yard upkeep. If any of the properties adjacent to your listing are wildly overgrown, littered with junk, or otherwise in a state of obvious disrepair—take it up with the city. Rather than get directly involved at first glance, you might loop in city officials whose job it is to monitor clean-up efforts on rundown yards and properties. If this doesn’t work, you may have to take a more hands-on approach.

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Are there foreclosed or abandoned homes on your client’s block?

Do your homework.

It may take a little research and digging to figure out the banking entity that owns a foreclosed home, but it’s well worth the effort. Banks are typically required to maintain foreclosed homes on at least a basic level. If you’re worried about

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squatters, an unsightly façade, or general disrepair of a neighboring foreclosed property—go to the source. Sometimes banks take their time in hiring a third party to maintain a foreclosed property, but with some proactive prodding on your part, you may be able to speed the process along and resolve eyesores even before prospective buyers come calling. Remember: the squeaky wheel gets the grease. An improved bottom line will be your reward for those few prodding phone calls and emails.

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that takes their less-than-stellar behavior to their porch, front yard, or sidewalk. While this sensitive issue may seem daunting, there are a few official channels you can utilize to thwart the issue before getting personally involved. If the neighborhood in question is governed by an HOA, you might take it up with them. If the troublesome neighbor is harassing passersby or taking to the sidewalk—in other words, public space—then you may be able to involve local authorities in worst-case scenarios. Of course, it’s always possible to talk to troublesome neighbors faceto-face, but do so with caution and with safety as the priority. Always reason gently and empathetically, utilizing I... phrasing, instead of accusatory You... phrasing. After all, some neighbors are clueless about their impact on the neighborhood and may adjust their behavior after being called out. If the issue persists and no third-party authority can help, then you may have to disclose the neighbor’s issues to prospective buyers, depending on the disclosure laws in your region. While this may seem like a blow, you can at least rest easy knowing you pursued all the potential avenues for resolution available. Likewise, your client will likely appreciate your thorough efforts to resolve the issue.

While troublesome neighborhoods can bring down an optimistic mood when listing a property, sometimes being real estate is all about being resourceful. With diligence, digging, and a little follow-up, you just may be able to resolve some of the issues plaguing your neighborly plot.

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4 Qualities of Exceptional Employees Hiring a new employee is one of the more stressful parts of being a business owner. After all, you’re taking someone on and trusting that they’ll not only be a valuable addition to the team, but won’t do anything to hurt your business’s hard earned reputation.

Sometimes a person comes in and you click right away, and other times you might be blown away by an impressive resume. But there are things you should look for that might not be as obvious at first. Employees that have the following qualities are ones you should seek out, because they will definitely be well worth the time and energy you invest in them.

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1. They have the confidence to be innovative There’s a reason people are drawn to those who think outside the box. Not only do innovations often lead to an extremely profitable business, even when that thinking doesn’t pan out, creative thinking is something that will energize your business and will motivate more employees to start taking chances.

Innovative thinkers also usually have great leadership skills. Ironically, you want an employee who isn’t afraid to speak up to authority and is someone who knows how to bend the rules without breaking them. They know that

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the success of the team and business is what’s most important, as long as it’s done ethically and with respect for everyone involved.

2. They are constantly reviewing their past performance A good employee looks forward, but they also look back. They are always evaluating what worked and what didn’t work in past performances and then adjusting their plans going forward accordingly. If they are coming off a big win, they know how to capitalize on that by using the momentum and cementing in everyone’s minds the value that they add to the team.

If things didn’t go as planned, they assess what they can do better next time, and they don’t get bogged down in insecurity. They take responsibility and they have confidence that they won’t repeat past mistakes. They know that failure is a temporary state, and are able to learn lessons from their mistakes, that will make them a better employee going forward.

While no one wants to fail, having the confidence to try something and fail will one day let you strike gold. Someone who lets failure shut them down, leads to a dead end and will soon make them a dead weight on your team.

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not an individual endeavor, it relies strongly on who you’re working with. Exceptional employees make sure that everyone is contributing and valued for their input. They put the interests of the company above their own, and thrive in an environment where ideas and information are shared freely.

Shared success is the ultimate goal for every project. Exceptional employees have the confidence to know that even when they’re not singled out for praise, they’re an irreplaceable component of a larger machine.

4. They are self-motivated learners A key thing to remember is that while experience is a valuable commodity, intelligence and intellectual curiosity is usually something that can’t be taught. Yes, you might request employees get additional training or attend seminars, but exceptional employees will be seeking out educational opportunities constantly. Even if they don’t have a lot of money for weekend retreats, they will be getting books from the library, downloading audiobooks, and most importantly, taking advantage of one their greatest resources, YOU. Exceptional employees know that the way to stay ahead is to always be at the forefront of new technology and systems. They don’t see educating themselves as a burden, they actually enjoy it. They realize that everything they take in, will one day make them not only an exceptional employee, but an exceptional boss as well.

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MIKE MUISENGA Top Agent Mike Muisenga – of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path, REALTORS in Elmhurst, Illinois – is a dedicated, hardworking, and caring Realtor who consistently places the needs of his clients front and center during every transaction. As the top single producer in the thriving Elmhurst market year over year, Mike has earned his reputation as a trusted and honest real estate advocate for his many buyers and sellers, many of whom have become close friends over the years.

Mike officially began his journey as a real estate agent a decade ago, though as a second- generation Realtor he was exposed to the business at an early age, helping out at his father’s brokerage. His first career, as an executive at Enterprise Rent-a-Car, which spanned a decade with several moves across the US, is where he learned the value of excellent customer service, something that transitioned into his approach to real estate and contributed to his impressive success as an agent. Mike is currently working with the family business – of which his father is the Broker/Owner, and includes among its agent roster four younger siblings, each of whom share his passion for helping clients achieve their real estate goals. Mike functions as a solo agent, a paradigm he greatly prefers over the current trend of the team structure.

“I know the team model is very popular,” explains Mike, “but I’ve always felt more comfortable always knowing what’s going on with each of my transactions, and never passing the baton to someone else. My clients know they’re not going to be passed around and that I never step out of the transaction; I’m there from point A to point Z.” Despite this, or perhaps because of it, Mike has managed to frequently exceed the results of local teams, drumming up between 25 to 30 million in sales annually, an impressive feat by any measure.

When speaking with Mike, one cannot help but be impressed by his vast industry knowledge and the true concern he has for his buyers and sellers. More impressively, however, one notices the passion he feels for what Top Agent Magazine

he does for a living, and how seriously he takes the responsibility of helping clients move on to the next chapter of their lives. Mike, an expert marketer and negotiator who is also very much involved in new development projects in Elmhurst, grows thoughtful for a moment when asked what he enjoys most about his job. “This career can be a challenge and every transaction has its twist and turns, but being able to help people navigate what is perhaps the largest decision in their lives is very rewarding.”

Always networking and staying “in the know”, Mike is actively involved in his community through the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Spring Road Business Association where his firm is located. In appreciation of his loyal client following, Mike enjoys hosting holiday and client appreciation events year-round. More than anything, however, he enjoys spending time with his wife Shelly and their three sons, Matthew, Ryan and Dylan who keep him busy as a coach in their local & travel athletic programs.

Mike’s plans for the future of his already-thriving business are fairly straightforward: to continue growing both his business and his network, and – as his father begins to ease out of his Broker/Owner role, to begin assuming more managerial duties. Whatever he decides to do, however, will be with the same passion, dedication and impressive work ethic that has been responsible for his rapid ascent to the top of the real estate industry.

For more information about Mike Muisenga, call 630-815-5043, email mmuisenga@gmail.com or visit MikeMuisenga.com www.

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