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Naperville Real Estate Market Overview February 2012

03-13-12
Linda Kemp
Linda Kemp: Real Estate Agent in Naperville, IL
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  • Office: (630) 778-5800
  • Mobile: (630) 688-5121

If you live in Naperville or if you are thinking about making this great city your home, you might want to keep up-to-date on what's going on in the real estate market. Are you looking for current information? Are you looking to sell your home and can't decide whether this is the right time for you and your family?

Naperville Illinois



Have you thought about purchasing a home but need more information? Then this is the site for you! You will find helpful statistics that will open your eyes to the reality of what's sold and what is selling.

I have included some great information on what has sold and the price ranges, days on market, month to month comparisons, and year ending comparisons. This information does not target individual subdivisions but is meant to be an overall view of the Naperville market.

So, grab yourself a cup of Joe, get comfortable and click on: February 2012 Area Market Overview. While you're there feel free to search for properties in Naperville and any/all surrounding towns. Need more information? Click here to find and you will find links to all of School Districts, villages, cities and towns! One stop shopping compliments of Linda Kemp and Success Group Homes!

If you are interested in finding out what your home is worth or you are looking to buy a home, it is always my pleasure to help you! Call Linda Kemp today at 630.688.5121. We love referrals too!

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Day 2 of Door Knocking in Carrolwood, Naperville...

03-07-12
Ken Tracy Naperville Illinois Real Estate
Ken Tracy Naperville Illinois Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Naperville, IL
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  • Mobile: (630) 697-0536

Yesterday was great. It was my first day of door knocking in five years. It felt great to be prospecting...

I am excited go out again. It is 2 PM, and the skies are fairly dark with gusty winds today in Naperville. It is a warm day for early March...

I have just found a babysitter to watch my girls, and my schedule is now clear...

I will be going door knocking...

Keller Williams

Cup of iced coffee in hand, I head out the door, actually kind of excited. That is the nice thing about caffeine...

I was dressed in cords and a KW golf shirt, with the same light coat and badge as the night before. I believe in branding, and how I look is a part of that brand. If I am out and about in the neighborhood, I want to be recognizable...

As I pulled into Carrolwood, Naperville, I looked at the clock. It was 5:07. Slightly late, but sometimes, that happens...

Walking up to the first door, I no longer felt very nervous. I knew what I had to do...

The first person I met was a wonderful lady named Ann. She was an original owner...

"Been here 14 years!" she proclaimed proudly...

Almost happy to open the door and meet me, she had recognized me from my marketing material...

She made me feel great to be door knocking...

Although I didn't meet any sure leads tonight, there also wasn't any bad experiences...

I now have met 20 new people at the door in Carrolwood, Naperville. I have introduced myself as a friendly and professional REALTOR, and offered my services. Almost everyone was very nice, and most gave me their names...

I got back to my car at 5:31.

It was easy tonight.

Ken

Read yesterday's post, Day 1 of Door Knocking...

Read my post, "DOOR KNOCKING FOR REAL ESTATE" for the script I use as well as a few other door knocking strategies...

Carrolwood, Naperville on a spring day -a dark and very windy day at Carrolwood, Naperville


Carrolwood Naperville -Door #1. I was ready to go. Anticipation had replaced last nights nerves...

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DOOR KNOCKING FOR REAL ESTATE

03-05-12
Ken Tracy Naperville Illinois Real Estate
Ken Tracy Naperville Illinois Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Naperville, IL
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Are you looking to kick start your real estate business?

I know I would like to sell more homes, so I am getting back to the most productive lead generating activity there is...

Door knocking.

It has been 5 years since I was last out, and I am excited to get started.

Here is how I do it:

DOOR KNOCKING FOR REAL ESTATE

  1. Location, location, location
    All neighborhoods are not created equally, so choose your neighborhood carefully. I like door knocking in townhome communities, ideally ones with one car garages. These neighborhoods generally will have a higher turnover rate, making the time I spend more effective.

  2. Timing
    I have found the two most productive times for door knocking to be 5 PM on weeknights, and 10 AM on weekends. People are usually home at these times, and remember the goal is to talk to people.

  3. Hand them something
    I print out the comps of the neighborhood, and staple my card to it. As they open the door, I hand them the comps and start my script. Since most people want to know what is happening in their neighborhood, this usually prevents them from shutting the door in my face.

  4. Use a Script
    Keep your script simple and short. Here is mine: "Hi, my name is Ken Tracy. I am a REALTOR with Keller Williams here in Naperville. I market this neighborhood very effectively. I am out looking for people who are moving in two years or less so that I can go to work for them..."

  5. Make your goal action oriented, not results oriented
    To avoid burnout, my goal every night out is to talk to 10 people at the door. This usually takes only 30 to 40 minutes. Even "Not interested" counts.

  6. Get contact info
    If someone tells me they plan on moving, I get their phone number and email address. I then set them up with an automated email search of their neighborhood, so they know what we will be competing against when they do put their home on the market.

  7. Follow up
    The day after door knocking, I send everyone I met a hand written note thanking them for their time along with my business card. I even send them to the door slammers. Who knows? Maybe they were having a bad day...

Again, if you are looking to increase your sales, there is no more effective way than door knocking. So if you want to boost your sales, please join me.

I will be posting my results, and would love to hear any successes from others...

Ken


Carrolwood, Naperville -townhome communities like Carrolwood in Naperville are great for door knocking...

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Joe Graham RE/MAX of Naperville - Recognized as a "Five Star Agent" in Chicago Agent Magazine for Customer Satisfaction.

02-23-12
Joe Graham Remax Naperville Luxury Homes, Foreclosures, Short Sales
Joe Graham Remax Naperville Luxury Homes, Foreclosures, Short Sales: Real Estate Agent in Naperville, IL
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  • Office: (630) 219-3843
  • Mobile: (630) 452-1648

Joseph Graham Selected For "2011 Chicago Real Estate Agents"

Joseph Graham of Naperville, IL has been honored with a recognition byChicago in its selection of "2011 Chicago Real Estate Agents."

Naperville, IL (PR NewsWire) February 23, 2012-- Announcing a special recognition appearing in the October, 2011 issue of Chicago published byTribune Company. Joseph Graham was selected for the following honor:

"2011 Five Star Real Estate Agents"

Joseph Graham commented on the recognition: "This is quite an honor for me. The fact that Chicago Agent Magazine included me in its selection of "2011 Five Star Real Estate Agents," signals that my constant effort to deliver excellent work has paid off. It is gratifying to be recognized in this way."

Add a special "About Us" paragraph to this news release telling all of your customers and potential customers all about you and your business.

Following the publication of Joseph Graham's selection for Chicago's 2011 Chicago Real Estate Agents list, American Registry seconded the honor and added Joseph Graham to the "Registry of Business Excellence™".

For more information on Joseph Graham, located in Naperville, IL please call 630-452-1648.

Contact Info:

Joseph Graham

Phone: 630-452-1648

Email Address: info@joegraham.net

Joseph Graham Selected For "2011 Five Star Agent Award".

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Naperville Illinois Real Estate Market Overview for January 2012

02-16-12
Linda Kemp
Linda Kemp: Real Estate Agent in Naperville, IL
  • view my blog
  • Office: (630) 778-5800
  • Mobile: (630) 688-5121

If you live in Naperville or if you are thinking about making this great city your home, you might want to keep up-to-date on what's going on in the real estate market. Are you looking for current information? Are you looking to sell your home and can't decide whether this is the right time for you and your family?

Naperville, IL

Have you thought about purchasing a home but need more information? Then this is the site for you! You will find helpful statistics that will open your eyes to the reality of what's sold and what is selling.

I have included some great information on what has sold and the price ranges, days on market, month to month comparisons, and year ending comparisons. This information does not target individual subdivisions but is meant to be an overall view of the Naperville market.

So, grab yourself a cup of Joe, get comfortable and click on: January 2012 Area Market Overview. While you're there feel free to search for properties in Naperville and any/all surrounding towns. Need more information? Click on "Local Cities, Villages, Towns and School Districts" and you will find links to all of School Districts, villages, cities and towns! One stop shopping compliments of Linda Kemp and Success Group Homes!

If you are interested in finding out what your home is worth or you are looking to buy a home, it is always my pleasure to help you! Call Linda Kemp today at 630.688.5121. We love referrals too!

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