I showed a buyer 8 houses in the Norwood Park area of Chicago today. We were both disappointed. Partially, I think, because the homes were so attractively described on the MLS sheets. Here are some phrases from the descriptions and what we actually found:
Quality built – The house had plastic tiles in the kitchen. A room added on back didn’t have a solid floor underneath it and the flat roof on top of it had several patches that were obviously coming loose.
Priced to sell quickly – The home has been on the market over 140 days and based on what I saw, I don’t expect it to sell anytime soon at the current price.
Complete new kitchen – There was no dishwasher.
3 good sized bedrooms – 13×12, 11×10 & 10×10 are not good sized for a house, maybe a tree house. 
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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
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