Initial Visit

1.   Meet with sellers- check out the home
2.   Discuss time frame and seller's needs
3.   Talk about what will make the home sell in the shortest time for the highest sales price
4.   Answer any questions sellers may have about Koenig & Strey or us
5.   Discuss and explain listing agreement- what seller's can expect of us and what we expect of seller's

Second Visit

1.   Thorough Market analysis provided
      a.   Closed area sales within last 6 months
      b.   Active area sales
      c.   Adjustments made- additions or subtractions from the comps provided
2.   Discuss realistic market time frames
3.   Decide TOGETHER on a listing price   
4.   Address any concerns either party may have
5.   Sign the listing agreement

What you can expect from me once you have made the very intelligent decision to hire me:

1.  Professional Floor Plans
2.  Virtual Tour with Photographs; for MLS and Marketing Materials
3.  Work with seller's to ready the home- recommend stagers, work men and space planning
4.  Extensive on-line marketing
      a.   Syndication to over 50 alternate real estate websites
      b.   Feature listing on our site
      c.   Monthly feature listing on all searching specific neighborhoods
      d.   E-blasts to real estate professionals
5.   Open House every other Sunday
6.   Targeted mailings
7.   Open House advertisements and featured home 2x monthly in Chicago Tribune 
      a.   Over $750,000 3 times a month, over $1,250,000- special advertising- please inquire
      b.   Blog advertisements of your home being listed or as having an open house
8.   Full color brochures which incorporate the floor plans and pictures as well as a features section

Showings:

In the present market- it is never a good idea to turn down a showing request- so be on your death bed if you tell us me no to a showing. 
We will always arrive 15 minutes early, turn on all lights, open shades
You will always have to have your home "showing ready" EVERY DAY- wake up 15 minutes earlier and make your bed and load the dishes in the washing machine- It is not uncommon to have a day of showing request. This is a big investment- Treat it as such...

When it’s time to sell, you must be confident that every element of negotiating the best terms and the highest price has been set before your home is even listed.

Start with the resources we have provided. There is no charge for this information. These will help get you started in terms of assessing your real estate situation and planning for a stress-free and successful sale.

The real estate market in Chicago is volatile, especially lately, and it takes an experienced professional to move your house quickly, professionally, and profitably.

When you’ve decided to sell, we will be your advocate, your guide, and your fierce negotiator. We will work hard to make yours a great sale!

Koenig and Strey GMAC Real Estate has become one of the most successful real estate firms in the Chicago area by providing unsurpassed service to home buyers and sellers. Koenig and Strey GMAC Real Estate continues to lead the market by offering custom marketing programs and complete transaction services to each of our customers. Our single-source concept, along with our commitment to innovative marketing and technology programs, has made us a nationally recognized leader in the industry. As a GMAC Home Services company, Koenig and Strey GMAC Real Estate provides homeowner services and consumer related products through a strong network of affiliated brokers and national service providers.

We have an approved list of both buyers and sellers names and phone numbers if you'd like to speak to them about our services and what we are all about. We have served over 200 buying and selling clients; many of which we proudly now call friends. We are not happy until you are!
E-mail or call us to furnish you with this list.