by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Oct 4, 2019 | Getting Started Buying a Home, Home Buying Tips
There are several steps to purchasing a home. It is recommended that you start by consulting your Buyer Agent as early in the process as possible to make sure that you don’t make any missteps. Your agent will help you navigate through each step and make the...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Jul 6, 2019 | Finding the Right Real Estate Agent
Buyer Agents are real estate agents who work for brokerages that always work for real estate buyers only. They never work with sellers of real estate or list properties. The offices where buyer agents work can be referred to as Buyer Agencies, Buyer Brokers or...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Jul 6, 2019 | Getting Started Buying a Home, Mortgage Information
When considering the purchase of a home, buyers must be aware of the different types of mortgages available to them to determine what will best suit their needs. There are two main types of mortgages to be aware of: Fixed Rate and Variable Rate. Fixed Rate Mortgages...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Mar 27, 2019 | Getting Started Buying a Home, Home Buying Tips
Research has shown that most buyers shop for homes online six months or more before they get serious and schedule in-person showings. Once you’ve decided to buy a home, it may be awhile before you make your purchase, that’s completely normal. Here are some...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Jul 21, 2018 | Home Buying Tips, What to Look For in a Home
Many prospective homeowners hit a wall when deciding between condos and single family homes. There are reasons to fall in love with the idea of either. But there are also drawbacks to both, depending on your personal needs and aspirations for home life. If you are...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Jul 6, 2018 | Finding the Right Real Estate Agent
Real estate agents are licensed professionals who represent buyers and sellers in real estate transactions. Because the sale of real estate can be a complicated transaction, most buyers and sellers will hire professional representation to make sure that nothing is...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Jun 21, 2018 | Finding the Right Real Estate Agent, Home Buying Tips
Buying a home is an important and rare decision, and following through with it can prove stressful for even the most diligent prospective homeowners. In planning for a home purchase, thrifty shoppers may look to avoid a buyer’s agent fee by contacting seller’s agents...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Feb 16, 2018 | Home Buying Tips
Buying a home at any point can be tricky, but especially so in a seller’s market! Shortage of properties and higher costs are to be expected, but there are ways to ensure you get the best deal possible. Here are some helpful tips and tricks for navigating a seller’s...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Jan 9, 2018 | The Home Buying Process
A home inspection is one of your most valuable tools as a home buyer. Hiring a certified inspector allows you to proactively discover problems with the home so that you can more effectively negotiate and understand what you’re getting yourself in to. Here are...
