Sunday, April 1, 2012
Caroline walks in on a strange event
Yesterday, while showing homes in Northbrook, my clients and I walked into something you don't see every day. I of course had a scheduled appointment. We rang the bell, and upon no response I used the key and went in. We toured the first floor and gradually made our way to the basement. I yelped in surprise as I went down the steps and found not 1, but 3 pet lizards roaming around the basement. It's owner was lounging on the coach watching TV in his underwear, unaware he had house guests. "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know anyone was home. I rang the bell." Yes, said the guy. I was just letting my pets sun themselves under the heat lamp, pretending I'm on spring break. Wanna a drink?
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The market is waking up!
I have noticed the last couple of weeks that properties which have been on the market for months are now receiving multiple offers. It's frustrating for buyers who think they have time to make a decision and are expecting a discount off the asking price. The market changes daily. Don't miss out! Call me to discuss your real estate goals. I'm here to help. If you know someone who is considering a move, please give me their name and number. Caroline
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Make your home available...
It may seem like a simple thing, but if you are trying to sell your home please make it available for showings. Sellers may not realize that buyer's agents are showing 5-6 houses in one area with that client. It's hard enough to schedule the clients time and my time on any given day/time. To be told the house is only available M-F until 2:30 pm or have the showing cancelled and told come back on the weekend to be told yet again "no, there is no lockbox so come 2-5 on Saturday."
It's happening more and more lately. 4 different sellers just this week I tried to set up and have extremely limited showing times. Do you want to sell your house? Please cooperate with the agents who are working on your behalf to bring in the buyers who actually qualify for a mortgage and are ready to buy. Help us, help you! Signed frustrated Realtor Caroline
It's happening more and more lately. 4 different sellers just this week I tried to set up and have extremely limited showing times. Do you want to sell your house? Please cooperate with the agents who are working on your behalf to bring in the buyers who actually qualify for a mortgage and are ready to buy. Help us, help you! Signed frustrated Realtor Caroline