Yesterday a woman wrote me looking for help with a condo purchase. Three years ago she signed a contract and put 10% down on a condo in the South Loop. The condo will be ready early next year and she now realizes that she won’t be able to get a mortgage for it. The only help I could give her at this point was the name of a good real estate attorney.
If she had contacted me for help well before she walked in the sales office of the condo development, she wouldn’t be going through as much stress as she’s going through now.
Unfortunately, many people don’t think to contact a buyers’ agent before they start visiting new home sales offices. They either think they’re smart enough to buy a home without help or they don’t realize that you can use a buyers’ agent to help you buy a new home. Every developer my clients have bought from was more than willing to pay my commission as long as I accompanied my buyers on their first visit to the sales offices.
Why not have some help on your side when making what will probably be the largest purchase in your life? Call me! Let’s talk about your objectives, your requirements and the home buying process in Illinois before you start looking at models!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Fran Bailey shows, previews and tracks downtown Chicago homes for sale giving her the insights needed to help her clients negotiate the best price and terms. Fran has been quoted in numerous Chicago and national publications. To schedule showings of listings regardless of broker or to contact Fran email her at fran.bailey@bairdwarner.com or call 773.793.4516. Learn More
Fran Bailey, Realtor
