Resources | Chicago Real Estate Expert

When buying or selling a home, there are many resources you may need. As your real estate agent, I am here to help you navigate through the process and make it as seamless as possible. I have a vast network of professionals I can connect you with to help make your dream a reality.

Below are some of the resources you will most likely need and part of my white glove service is to help manage all of these workstreams for you.

REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY: A real estate attorney is important to have on your side when buying or selling a home. They can provide advice about real estate laws, review contracts, and help make sure you are protected.
HOME INSPECTOR: A home inspector is essential when buying a home. They can help identify potential issues with the property that you may not be able to spot on your own.
MORTGAGE BROKER: A mortgage broker can help you find the best mortgage product for your needs. They can provide you with the best rates and terms available in the market.

APPRAISER: An appraiser can give you an accurate assessment of the home's value. This will help you determine the asking price when selling your home or the offer price when buying a home.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR/HOME REMODELING: Buying or selling – these professionals can help you get ready for listing your home or spruce up a home you just purchased.
HOME WARRANTY: A home warranty will provide you with peace of mind and help to protect you from costly repairs after the sale of your home.

TAX PROFESSIONAL: A tax professional can help you understand the tax implications of buying or selling a home. They can also help you to maximize any tax benefits available.
MOVING COMPANY: A moving company can make the process of relocating much easier. They can provide you with packing services, help you to transport your belongings, and provide storage solutions if needed.
HOME STAGING PROFESSIONALS: Home staging professionals can provide advice on how to best present your home to potential buyers, maximizing its appeal and value.
TITLE COMPANY: A title company can help you with important paperwork, such as your title search and title insurance.

Preferred Partners

Ben Cohen

Ben Cohen, Managing Director of Guaranteed Rate, has proudly developed and executed strategies to help thousands of clients achieve their homeownership dreams for nearly two decades.

ARCHIE E. VETTER

Archie epitomizes the mortgage lending industry’s very best. Bringing two decades of knowledge and experience to neighborhood loans, we are honored to have him on our team as a VP of mortgage lending.

Emily Holmes

Emily Holmes Attorney at Law has over a decade of expertise in real estate and estate planning law and she is a keystone partner with Kiolbassa & Holmes Attorney At Law LTD. Her practice areas include real estate, estate planning and bankruptcy.

Sean Byrne - Byrne Law

Byrne Law is a recognized leader in the real estate legal community, assisting clients on a wide array of residential and commercial sales, purchases, property-related disputes, and related matters. Our clients include individuals, investors, developers, landlords, property managers, lenders, title companies, and contractors. Our lawyers are at the forefront of breaking developments in real estate law, and are well positioned to counsel our clients about changes in the marketplace relevant to them. Our approach to real estate matters is purpose-built to be different. We employ rigorous process management, and the latest in document automation, task management, and unified communication technology to be more efficient, mitigate errors and have instant access to the information you need when you need it. This allows us to better anticipate and navigate challenges as they arise, which increase the odds of a good result at the closing table or in the courtroom.

Curbio

Curbio is the nation’s leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution for home sellers that want to sell fast and for the most money. Curbio provides a white glove service enabling sellers to upgrade their home now and pay when it sells.

Renovation Sells

Homes with presale renovations sell faster and for more money.

Chicagoland Home Inspectors LLC

Our Core Values

Homebuyers want to be empowered to make smart home buying decisions.
Clients want a passionate home inspector who is well educated and willing to take the time to document as many issues in a home as possible
Do one inspection per inspector, per day.
Use more professional equipment so we can be more definitive in our findings.
Make a longer list and allow our clients to decide what issues they are willing to accept.
Be the best home inspection company in the Chicagoland area.

CornerStone Home Inspection Services, LLC

Chicagoland's leader in Residential and Commercial property inspection.

Haven Home Staging

HAVEN understands the significance of not just staging, but also undertaking additional efforts to ready homes for selling. Painting, organizing, and implementing cosmetic improvements are vital for optimizing the listing's chances of a lucrative sale. Let us take charge of overseeing and managing these tasks to help get your home ready to sell.

Proper Rate

Proper Rate is an independent mortgage company that leverages the systems and technology of one of the nation's largest mortgage lenders, Guaranteed Rate, while providing the superior level of service @properties is known for.

Proper Title

A full-service title insurance agency, Proper Title elevates the closing experience by providing exceptional client support and best-in-class technology.

Super

Super is a home warranty solution for the savvy homeowner. Offering subscription services to help you care for your home, the company is reinventing the home warranty industry.

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