Chicago Real Estate Blog

My name is Geno Petro. I began my real estate selling career with Joe Pinto in the year 2000. Each year since joining his organization my production volume of closed real estate transactions has increased by a double digit percentage over the previous year. The technology and lead generation program in my opinion, is second to none in the city of Chicago. Check us out… ChicagoHomeEstates.com provides all the support necessary to become a top producing Realtor.

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The following testamonials are but two examples of agents who were going nowhere with their previous companies. Both have been with us now for over three years and are recognized each year by the Chicago Association Of Realtors as ‘Outstanding Achievers.’

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Home prices are still rising in Chicago. While other areas of the country continue to see declining home prices, Chicago continues to eke out a modest gain. See: Chicago Housing Continues to Appreciate

There are good reasons for this, too…

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“The short answer is… no. But, buyers beware of course! I always advise my clients to have a professional home inspection with a written report for their prospective real estate acquisition. The inspection may uncover simple issues or complicated problems that will factor in the negotiation.  Plus, inspectors are great tutors for first time buyers!”

I have to share this story with you all!! I recently met a lovely couple at an open house in the West Loop. They were scanning the place and comparing room sizes to their condo down the street . When I asked them if they liked the place, they quickly replied, ” Oh, we are not buying, just trying hard to sell our place.” They told me that they had just purchased 8 months ago and they bought the 1st place they saw without a Realtor®. But,

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You’ve heard me say before that it’s only a buyer’s market if your actually buying, so you’re buying right? While we haven’t been inundated with them in the Chicago real estate market, I’m sure you’ve seen or heard more than one ad touting these “great” buyer incentives.

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When your in the business of showing real estate, working with relatives can have both “positve” and “negative” components to it. The “positive” aspect of it is “you know where you stand.” It is not uncommon for clients to test the waters of other real estate agents and cheat on you, so to speak. With a relative, you know the loyalty is there unconditionally. If not, your family might need some counseling. The “negative” aspect of it is “you also know where the property stands” in a very blunt way.

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