If you’ve visited our site before or read my blog on Chicago Now (Getting Real) you’ve probably picked up on the fact that I have a rather irreverent take on the real estate industry. In fact, the reason I decided to become a real estate broker is because the whole industry seemed broken (Nothing altruistic here. Broken industry = business opportunity). But not everyone reads my blog religiously and as I meet with prospective clients I realize that there are still a lot of misconceptions out there. No surprise there because the real estate industry has a vested interest in perpetuating those misconceptions.
So it occurred to me, maybe it’s time to educate the market – something faster than one client at a time. Therefore, on February 19th, I will be hosting my first Real Estate Seminar: “Secrets to smart home selling, demystifying the sale process.” Just in time for the beginning of the home selling season in Chicago.
This free event is open to everyone, but will focus on the sell side of the real estate market (not to worry, I intend to have a buyer’s seminar soon!). I will be drawing on my years of experience to give you all the tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way. But first things first, let me give you an overview of exactly what I’ll cover.
First, we’ll review the market to understand what’s happened since the great recession and review the current home seller trends. I’ll show you why now is the best time to sell in the last 5 years. In addition, I’ll provide insight into what determines the value of your home and the key misconceptions traditional brokers perpetuate. And speaking of traditional brokers, I will provide insider information on what you should expect, dare I say demand, from a realtor and how to be wary of the popular myths they propagate. We’ll then dive into topics such as:
- Understanding how realtors make money and how to make that work for you
- Understanding the home buyer and the buyer funnel
- What really makes a house sell?
- How to pick a realtor
I’ll have plenty of other information to share as well. So please join me by clicking here to save your seat. Feel free to bring a friend or two… I’m pretty sure they will benefit from this seminar. I’ll definitely give you plenty to talk about. See you soon!