When I was a kid, I would do anything to get out of gym class. Mastering my mother’s signature allowed me to easily submit any excuse in a simple note. If you were to take the notes at face value, I had tons of cavities, sore throats, fevers, broken toes, grandparents dying, allergy breakouts, family emergencies, obscure religious observances, and pipes bursting all over our house and repeatedly flooding it.
Coming up with excuses was second nature to me - as it often is to many sellers who delay countering an offer. It happened to a few of my buyers last week when we submitted their offers. In order to delay a response, agents say their sellers are: traveling, won’t get a chance to review it with their spouse until they’re out of the operating room, have a child throwing up all over the place, are out of cell service in the Sahara, at a funeral, at two funerals, have jury duty, and otherwise can’t be reached because their phone battery is dead.
A protracted response is no accident - the seller is trying to shop your offer to see if they can get a better one. Sometimes the seller has the power to do that; the buyer’s offer may be low and competing with a lot of interested parties, especially if the home is well-priced and a hot property. Sellers are more likely to quickly respond if the property has languished and they’re eager to make a deal with YOU.
The timing of negotiations is critical. My team and I are here to help you to determine whether you're being “played” - and what to do about it. Each deal is unique, with buyers and sellers with various motivations and negotiating powers. We will assess your power and how best to wield it.
Just save your notes for the gym teacher.
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The Chicago Auto Show—the largest car show in North America—is headed back to McCormick Place for 10 days this February to showcase the latest and greatest developments in the world of cars, trucks, electric cars and concept cars. Manufacturers trot out their newest models in elaborate exhibitions, often accompanied by interactive installations that allow you to get behind the wheel (whether physically via indoor/outdoor test track or virtually).
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Every year, in during the depths of the winter, Chicago Theatre Week gives us a great reason to venture outside. The annual event runs from February 8 to 18, taking over stages throughout the city—from major regional hubs like the Goodman Theatre and Steppenwolf Theatre to intimate spaces such as Raven Theatre. During Chicago Theatre Week, these companies offer tickets priced at $15 or $30 (or sometimes less!). You can browse a complete list of participating shows here and see Time Out Chicago's top picks here.
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6 Bed | 4.1 Bath Northfield
Offered at $1,695,000
Open House Saturday, 12:00 - 2:00
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1 Bed | 2 Bath Streeterville
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5 Bed | 4.1 Bath East Lakeview
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5 Bed | 4.1 Bath Gold Coast
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1355 N. Sandburg Terr, #804D
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3 Bed | 3.1 Bath Gold Coast
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900 N. Lake Shore Dr, #603
3 Bed | 2.1 Bath Near North Side
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3 Bed | 3.1 Bath River North
To be offered at $2,575,000
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To be offered at $2,375,000
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1040 N. Lake Shore Dr, #25D
3 Bed | 3 Bath Gold Coast
Masterful gut renovation at the Carlyle.
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4 Bed | 4.2 Bath Lincoln Park
Extraordinary home constructed
with unparalleled craftsmanship.
To be offered at $3,595,000
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1040 N. Lake Shore Dr, #4D
3 Bed | 2.1 Bath Gold Coast
Artful redesign at the Carlyle.
To be offered at $1,649,000
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3300 N. Lake Shore Dr, #15B
3 Bed | 2.1 Bath East Lakeview
Gorgeous vintage with
To be offered at $585,000
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3180 N. Lake Shore Dr, #12D
3 Bed | 2 Bath East Lakeview
Spectacular panoramic lake views from this stunning updated residence.
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1 Bed | 1 Bath East Lakeview
Convertible unit in awesome location.
To be offered at $190,000
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