Maria Mastrolonardo - Naperville Illinois Real Estate

Pricing your Naperville home correctly is so important now more than ever.

Let's imagine you are shopping for a pair of shoes. You have a shoe in mind and go to the mall, (I'll say Nordstrom in my case)...when you arrive all the red shoes - the ones you had in mind - are priced the same. So how do you choose? Do you buy based on price? Do you buy based on style?

Today, real estate Home-Buyers have an abundance of Naperville homes to choose from. There are Naperville homes on the market that are in different price ranges and ones that are in various conditions. So how does a Naperville Home-Seller price their home correctly in today's market in order for their home to sell?

When pricing your Naperville home there are a few things to consider.

~ Sold Comparables- Naperville homes that have sold in the past 6 months will determine market value. In some areas of Naperville these can be homes that are the same model as your home and in other areas of Naperville they have the same similar features but are not the same model.

~ Pending Comparables- Give an indication of where the price trend in Naperville is heading.

~ Active Listings - These homes are your competition, your price should reflect how your home compares to your competition.

~ Condition- Now that you have looked at the Sold, Pending and Active comparables you can then make the determination of whether or not your home needs improvement or if your Naperville home just needs to be staged in order if it to stand out from the other homes.

Pricing your Naperville home correctly from day one is critical because it is during the first two weeks that your home is exposed to the largest pool of buyers. Correct pricing will lead to a successful sale.

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Maria Mastrolonardo is a Realtor Associatewith RE/MAX of Naperville and has been assisting home-buyers and home-sellers since 1997. Maria can be reached at (630) 248-6077 or email: mmastrolonardo@remax.net

Servicing the towns of: Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Warrenville, Wheaton, Woodridge or other surrounding areas.

When driving through Downtown Naperville, you can't help but notice the beautiful murals painted on the side of historical buildings. A picture of Naperville's history.

Within their paint strokes the artists tell the story of Naperville's history. The story of how Naperville was founded in 1831 by Joe Naper and that it is the oldest city in DuPage County.

The murals seem to come to life as we follow the story of the development of Naperville. The settlement of the first families that started the businesses, which then lead to the growth of the rail.

I enjoy hearing stories from true Napervillians - (people that have lived in Naperville for generations), they tell how Naperville once was. They tell stories of how their house was surrounded by corn fields because anything past 75th street was nothing but corn fields. How Downtown Naperville's anchor was a grocery store that has since been replaced with modern stores.

The pictures and stories are reminders of how far Naperville has come, and that within the old and new still lies the history of Naperville.

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Maria Mastrolonardo is a Realtor Associatewith RE/MAX of Naperville and has been assisting home-buyers and home-sellers since 1997. Maria can be reached at (630) 248-6077 or email: mmastrolonardo@remax.net

Servicing the towns of: Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Warrenville, Wheaton, Woodridge or other surrounding areas.

Preparation can be the difference between a successful home sale and an unsuccessful home sale.

Ever wonder why some homes sell quickly, while others sit on the market for quite a while? What is it that makes one home more appealing to a buyer, while another is not.

Knowledge is power and being armed with the right information before putting your home on the market will make all the difference.

I have gathered tips from the top professionals in the field that share their experience of what it takes to have a successful home sale.

1. Choosing the Right Agent

Choosing the right agent is key in a successful home sale, find out how to make the right choice.

5 Steps in Choosing a Realtor to Sell Your Property by The Somer Team

What Constitutes a Great Realtor®? by Sally Cheeseman

2. Price

Price is so important, especially in our current market.

Contrary to popular opinion, the listing agent does NOT determine the market price! by Jason Crouch

Selling Your Home Does Not Have To Be A Mystery! by Bill Gassett

3. Condition

A Tale of 2 Stages by Craig Schiller

Saving Money on Home Renovations is Easier Than You Think by Margaret Woda

Which Way Does Your Crack Run... by Michael Thornton

4. Marketing

Having an online presence is key.

Attention Scottsdale Sellers: Your Home Goes Here! by Paul Slaybaugh

5. Working as a Team

How Inaccurate Home Disclosures Can Come Back to Bite You by Lisa Heindel

The Magic Formula for a Smooth Transaction by Sally Cheeseman

I hope you have enjoyed reading these tips as much as I have. The advice will lead you to a successful home sale.

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Maria Mastrolonardo is a Realtor Associate with RE/MAX of Naperville and has been assisting home-buyers and home-sellers since 1997. Maria can be reached at (630) 248-6077 or email: mmastrolonardo@remax.net

Servicing the towns of: Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Warrenville, Wheaton, Woodridge or other surrounding areas.

Shopping for home decor is one of my favorite things to do. Call me crazy, but I prefer it over shopping for clothes. I find that it's very relaxing to use my creative side to decorate a room or two, taking the picture that I have in my head and having it come to life.

One of my favorite places to shop for home decor is Kirkland's. Located in Naperville, it's easy to run over and see if they have anything new that will add a little something or change the look of a room. I always seem to find something, do to the fact that they have a wide selection of accessories at affordable prices.

So if you're anything like me that gets tired of a look (I think it has a lot to do with being a Realtor and the fact that I'm always looking at different homes and getting different ideas) it takes away the guilt of having spent a lot.

They have decor for every taste, you'll find accents for, Asian zen, Traditional, Warm contemporary and garden accessories as well.

So if you ever have the opportunity, stop by, you might find something...

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Thanks for reading my Naperville Illinois Real Estate Blog!

Maria Mastrolonardo, Realtor(R)

RE/MAX of Naperville

Cell: (630) 248-6077

Web: Naperville Area Home Search

eMail: mmastrolonardo@remax.net

I service the towns of: Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Warrenville, Wheaton, Woodridge or other surrounding areas.

It is a beautiful 70 degree day today in Naperville and it reminds me that golf season is soon to begin. Naperville residents and those that relocate to the area can enjoy the many golf courses and golf communities that are available.

For those that enjoy the convenience of getting up in the morning, stepping out to your back yard and play a round of golf, the following communities give you that opportunity.

Cress Creek Country Club (private)- Cress Creek is located at Naperville's north side and is in close proximity to I88, Metra train, schools and shopping. Residents can enjoy golf, pool and tennis club all within the subdivision. Homes in the community range from $374,900 - $2,995,000 that are a mix of older homes and newly constructed homes.

White Eagle Golf Club (private)- White Eagle's course is an Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course that was founded in 1989. Located at Naperville's south side, and is in close proximity to I55, schools and shopping. Residents can enjoy golf, pool and tennis club all within the subdivision. Homes in the community range from $464,900 - $1,199,000 that are a mix of homes built in the 80's to newly constructed homes.

Tamarack Golf Club (public)- Tamarack is located at Naperville's far south side and is in close proximity to I55, schools and shopping. Homes in the community range from $375,000 - 1,484,880 that are a mix of older homes and newly constructed homes, situated on larger lots.

Two - golf communities that border Naperville are:

Stonebridge Country Club- Stonebridge is located in Aurora, which borders Naperville on the northwest side. Established in 1989, Stonebridge is a champion golf course, that includes pool and tennis. Homes in the community range from $329,900 - $1,249,900 that are a mix of homes built in the 80's to newly constructed homes.

Seven Bridges Golf Club- Seven Bridges is located in Woodridge, which borders Naperville on the northeast side and was established in 1991. Seven Bridges is in close proximity to Main Street at Seven Bridges, which features the CineMark theaters, fine dining and shopping. Homes in the community range from $500,000 - $569,000 that were built in the 90's.

The Naperville Park District offers two public courses for residents:

Springbrook

Naperbrook

I hope these courses will help you enjoy the golf season... here in Naperville it seems too short.

View available homes in Naperville's golf communities

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