WHY SHOULD I HIRE YOU? What can you do different from other Realtors?

A question I'm sure all homeowners are asking themselves when interviewing real estate agents to sell their home.

The world is full of people who sell real estate. Some of them are smart, efficient, focused, versatile and willing to go the extra mile. And some of them aren’t. 

So how do you find the right agent for the job of selling your home?

There are things you can do to pull back the curtain and accurately assess a real estate agent's potential success with your home.

If I you go to any other website to get an advice, they will tell you "experience is everything" and will list it on the top priority list. And while I do agree that experience is important, what I've learned in my career, is that you, as a homeowner may get a bad service starting from brand new agents to agents who have 20 years of experience or more. 
(Just came back today from a listing presentation on a home, that was being "marketed" by an agent with almost 20 years of experience. For the entire listing period, the property had only 1 showing, and the listing was cancelled after 2months)

It really doesn't matter how many years of experience the agent you are interviewing has, the important thing to look for in the agent is how enthusiastic, motivated, honest, responsible he or she is, if you don't see those qualities in your agent, chances are they will probably just put your property on MLS and you won't hear back from them until your contract ends.

The absolute most important thing in choosing your agent is it has to be somebody who cares about your home, as if it was their own. 

You want someone that will pay attention to the market activity of your property, because every day spent on the market is a lost day, the longer your property sits on the market, the further you are moving away from a top dollar sold price. 

Don't let the market time kill you!

Here are some more tips on how you should choose your Realtor:

1. Complete understanding of how to price homes.

          How will your Realtor price your home?

Your home is only worth what a buyer in the current market is willing to pay. In other words, fair market value.

Simply put, the fair market value of a house is the highest price an informed buyer will pay, assuming there is no unusual pressure to complete the purchase. It is usually not the asking price.

The job of your real estate agent is to let you know what is the most current estimated value of your home. Even if you do price it higher, it’s your realtor who should be aware of all the activity going on for your property and advise you what should be done next.

You will know if your home is priced right by the number of showings.

Simple math:

No showings + no activity + no offer = priced too high, needs to be adjusted 

Many showings + no offer = high price, needs to be adjusted

10-15 Showings + offer = priced well

3. Tech savviness

Years of newspaper and magazine advertisements are gone!

Since 2003 there was a dramatic shift in terms of how people are looking for homes. 
2003 was the first year where 

Internet surpassed newspaper and since then, print magazines and newspapers shrunk to nearly nothing.
That's why the heavy emphasis of my marketing is on the internet. 

7. Timely Response

Nothing is worse than the Real Estate Agent securing your listing and then you never hear from him or her again. You should expect some type of regularity in communicating with your agent.

The way I do business is my sellers and I are on the same team. The Winning Team, if you will. I get in touch with my clients at least once a weak, send them weekly market report for their listing, showing activity and feedback report we've got from the showings. 

This way my clients are always in the loop, and they rest assured their property has a great activity in the marketplace.

Whether you’re planning to buy or sell property this summer, you may want to work with a real estate agent who will guide you through the process. While you may have a neighbor or cousin who works in real estate, it’s a good idea to interview potential agents to ensure the best fit for your needs, since it’s hardly a one-size-fits-all proposition. 

If you’re in need of a Real Estate Agent in Chicago Suburbs, or in the city go ahead and call, email or text me, as I have all these traits ready to put to work for you! 

If you’re not here in Chicagoland and are looking for a trusted, skilled Real Estate Agent, just call me and I can refer you to one of my associates. 

Now let’s get your home sold!

Truly Yours,

Diana Matichyn

Real Estate Professional, Realtor at 

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Get your home sold in 30 DAYS or less for the top dollar!

Are you looking to sell your home?

Would you like to get the highest return on your real estate investment?

The perfect time to sell is NOW when buyers are ready to make a decision and get a new home before the weather gets cold.

I have a proven record of selling homes average 30 DAYS on the market OR LESS for the top dollar in the market!

You ask how? 
Relentless focus, determination, tech savvyness, knowledge of the market, immediate follow up with buyer leads and much much more!

The home below, 725 Thames Drive in Schaumburg I sold in 40 days, for the record price!!! 

I would absolutely love to go over my marketing game plan with you and discuss how I will get your home sold for the top dollar!

I would love to share everything I have to offer with you, dear home owner to get your home sold for the most amount of money possible, least amount of time.

To get started, first I will provide you with a PERSONALIZED market analysis for your home. 
It's commitment free, and it is much much MUCH more accurate then the generic report you will get from websites like Trulia or Zillow. 
I actually look up the pictures, finishes, updates, square footage and more, then email you the results.

Also, I create a personalized MARKETING PLAN for each listing I get, which will explain you how I do my job and how I will be able to get your home sold for the TOP DOLLAR!

To get your personalized home evaluation, please contact me via:
     *Phone 224.836.1073   
     *Email dianayourrealtorforlife@gmail.com or
     *Visit http://www.chicagosuburbshomes4sale.com/sell

I do have a proven system available to help me find buyers and realtors who work with buyers in a  price range of your home, almost in any neighborhood here in Chicago Suburbs and the city itself.

I am absolutely sure I will get your  home sold  for the TOP DOLLAR and get you to be my happy past client in 30 DAYS or less!

Talk to you soon,
Diana Matichyn,
Real Estate Professional
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Homes Are Selling Like It’s 2006, Says Realtor.com

What a month!
Here in Northwest Chicago suburbs the real estate market is great! we started out with very low inventory in spring, which bode well for purchase activity this year, according to Fannie Mae’s June 2015 National Housing Survey.
Now the sellers are feeling more upbeat and thanks to  increased job and income growth, more homeowners are considering to sell their homes this year, instead of waiting. This could help reverse the low inventory. 

For the fifth consecutive month, the number of houses under contract are up—and it’s the most activity we’ve seen since the height of the housing boom, the National Association of Realtors® reported.

NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index for May, an indicator based on contract signings for existing single-family homes, condos, and co-ops, increased 0.9% over April to 112.6. That’s 10% higher than last year, and the highest level of activity since April 2006, when the index was 113.7.

Let's compare a couple towns here in Northwest Suburbs of Chicago for June 2015

PALATINE, IL 

The average Days On Market(DOM) shows how many days the average Property is on the Market before it sells.
The market time has dropped substantially to 33 days on the market. That is really great news!
The DOM (Days On Market) for June was down -47.6% from 63 days last month (market accelerating).

An upward trend in DOM tends to indicate a move towards more of a Buyer's market, a downward trend a move towards more of a Seller's market.


And here is the report I did for detached single family homes.
The Average Sales Price in June was $372,489, up 5.7% from $352,568 in June of 2014 and up 5.0% from $354,897 last month. June 2015 ASP was at highest level compared to June of 2014 and 2013.

BARRINGTON, IL 

The market time is a little longer, but mainly because of the price point.
Because of the home values, there are less buyers shopping for the price range in Barrington, but it doesn't mean the market is slow there, not at all!

The DOM for June was 65, down -35.6% from 101 days last month. The June 2015 DOM was at a mid range compared with June of 2014 and 2013.

Together, these results point to a healthier home purchase market, with more renters likely to find owning to be more cost-effective than renting and more sellers likely to put their homes on the market,” says Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief economist at Fannie Mae.

Are you thinking of selling your home?

Are you looking to get the most amount of money for your real estate in the least amount of time?
Excellent!
If you would like to receive the most current estimated value of your home, just email me and I will do a homework on your home.

Also, to make sure you are taking the right decision when listing, I would love to meet up to see your home and discuss what I can bring to the table to get your home sold in 30 days or less, that is different from other agents. Contact me NOW!

You will find that I work very hard for my Sellers and my many customers will confirm this to you.

I value my clients and the trust that they have in me to get their home sold. I’ve always been a committed customer advocate throughout my entire business career and your voice of satisfaction after the closing of your home sale is the greatest gift I can ever receive in my Real Estate business. You will always know that I will deliver on my Real Estate promises; if I said it, rest assure I’ll deliver.

Thank you,
Your Realtor, Diana Matichyn