Ken Tracy Realtor Naperville Illinois Real Estate

With all of the construction being done on the highways in Chicago, local Naperville businessman Chris Gogola has literally beaten the odds and traffic to succeed in the limousine business with his company, Action Limo.

"I couldn't worry about the price of gas. I had a vision. And I chased it. I am still chasing it today," said Chris on the back patio of his home in Naperville one sunny afternoon.

Chris's home, in the Springhill Subdivision located in Naperville Illinois, is more than just where he keeps his expanding family. It is also where he maintains his office, his growing fleet of cars, and his two dogs, Bella and Buddy.

His wife Julie, pregnant with their second child due in late October, helps in the office when she can. Most of her time, though, is chasing her young son, 14 month old Chase Gogola.

Chris recently added his sister Laura to his staff. "She helps in the office and gives Julie a badly needed break," says Chris.

Along with his office staff, Chris currently employs two full time drivers, along with several part-timers for big events like "Weddings, bachelor parties, all sorts of big events. You name it," says Chris.

Action Limo, which started just over one year ago, has expanded from one "Luxury Sedan" to a full fleet of three strech limos, two sedans, and his newest addition, the Lincoln Navigator.

"It's the hottest car," says Chris. "A lot of these guys have done the stretch thing...They are ready to try something new."

Either way, Chris and Action Limo have been busy with everything from "airport runs...my bread and butter" to "concerts, ballgames, weddings, bachelor parties. You name it we do it."

"My average customer has very high expectations. They expect the best. I try to deliver."

To contact Action Limo, call anytime day or night at 630-200-1335.

Ken

To see a home in Naperville, call me anytime at 630-697-0536.

Ken's 6 Month Business Plan:

Marketing: Very simple. Very traceable. Very effective.

I will hang 1400 neighborhood newsletters every two months. Rain or shine. 8 neighborhoods. 7 in Naperville. 1 in Lisle.

The neighborhoods were hand picked by me. I have a personal connection to all of them.

Quality marketing+strong personal presence+quality product=huge business.

August
70 Maplebrook
78 Wheatland South
100 Crestview Knolls
100 High Meadow
160 Carrolwood
140 River Bend

September
365 Lakewood Crossing
365 Springhill

October
70 Maplebrook
78 Wheatland South
100 Crestview Knolls
100 High Meadow
160 Carrolwood
140 River Bend

November
365 Lakewood Crossing
365 Springhill

December
70 Maplebrook
78 Wheatland South
100 Crestview Knolls
100 High Meadow
160 Carrolwood
140 River Bend

January
365 Lakewood Crossing
365 Springhill

My strategy is real simple. I will be myself. Always.

Short term goal:

6 sold listings in 6 months.

Ken

To sell your home, call me anytime at 630-697-0536.

Just curious.

Are we all just "being positive"?

Or am I the only Realtor who is not ALWAYS AT A CLOSING?

-Ken's skeptical look

Look, I have already documented how I AM A HORRIBLE REALTOR, but I am still ridiculously slow for this time of the year.

Yet from what I read on Active Rain and hear from fellow Realtors, agents must be all driving around in Porches and Rolls Royces.

I just don't believe that Realtors are as BUSY AS THEY SAY THEY ARE.

I ran into an agent the other day while farming River Bend.

She did not know I was a Realtor so she was quick to tell me "Homes are really selling again!"

Look, I know the numbers. I know how many homes are selling.

I am also on the street, talking to people.

People are scared right now. They are worried about the real estate market.

They are worried about the equity in their homes.

The homes that are selling are the ones that are priced to sell.

So no more lying.

Are you really that busy?

Ken

To buy or sell a home from a guy with plenty of time for you, call me anytime at 630-697-0536. :)