In any real estate transaction, the major players are fairly standard and predictable: the buyer, seller, buyer’s agent, seller’s agent, buyer’s attorney, and seller’s attorney. We all have our roles in getting the best deal. We posture, we negotiate, we yell, we scream, we agree, we insist, we get offended, we console, we celebrate, we stomp our feet, we resist, we capitulate, we offer, we counter-offer, we counter the counter-offer, and we counter the counter to the counter-offer.
But there’s a major sneaky power player lurking in the background of every deal with a mortgage contingency: the appraiser. Any deal can be blown up, shattered, destroyed, obliterated, busted, and/or pulverized in an instant if the property doesn’t appraise. Caput.
As your agent, I have absolutely zero control of who the buyer’s lender enlists to appraise your home. Many appraisers are extremely familiar with the markets they serve; they understand the nuances of the locations, the differences in build-out, and the variations in character and design.
But occasionally an appraiser assigned to my deal will come from somewhere like Orland Park, Elmhurst, or Oak Lawn and may have not even been to the City since they attended a Supertramp concert in 1977. Or Jethro Tull in 1978. Or Styx in 1979.
It’s also very possible that the appraiser is coming to the property with a hangover, a sleepless night, or something else that put them in a cranky mood.
This is why we come to each appraisal of our seller’s home armed for war. We bring comparable sales, a market analysis, and background information which will support the sales price. Although we can’t guarantee that the property will appraise, you better believe my team and I will do everything within our power to avert this situation and bring your transaction to a successful close.
Needless to say, yet another great reason to enlist the Brad Lippitz Group. Plus, I can show you my ticket stub from the Supertramp 1977 concert.
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Get ready for the biggest Cinco De Mayo ever!! If you are looking for the best way to celebrate the Cinco De Mayo holiday; then look no further for the biggest non-stop fiesta bar crawl in Chicago.
Pilsen Tequila Crawl offers participants the opportunity to bar crawl throughout the Pilsen area, experiencing the best of what local restaurants and bars have to offer.
Bring your best pals — plus make some new — as you enjoy drink specials, DJ dancing, and no cover at 9 different venues. Your tickets c
over: Free entry to all 9 participating bars (La Vaca Margarita Bar, Twisted Cantina, Caminos de Michoacan, Pizza Cantina, Señoritas Cantina, La Mejikana, Giant Penny Whistle, Simone's, and The Tonk);
DJ's spinning & providing vibes all day long; one free drink at each bar; and v
ideographer & photographers all day long with
pictures available after the crawl.
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Chicago Gamespace, a video game museum and gallery, opens a new exhibit that explores the unique and ephemeral history of vector (line) graphics in contrast to the dominant raster (pixel) visual displays that reign today. Notable games like Asteroids, Battlezone and Star Wars will be highlighted, as well as a recently-preserved emulation of Moonlander.
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4 Bed | 2 Bath Andersonville
Offered at $1,050,000
Open House Sunday, 12:00-2:00
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711 S. Dearborn St, #503-603
2 Bed | 2.1 Bath Printer's Row
Offered at $699,000
Open House Saturday, 12:00-2:00
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3430 N. Lake Shore Dr, #10P
2 Bed | 2 Bath East Lakeview
Offered at $335,000
Open House Saturday, 12:00-2:00
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6 Bed | 4.1 Bath Lincoln Park
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1040 N. Lake Shore Dr, #25D
3 Bed | 3.1 Bath Gold Coast
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1040 N. Lake Shore Dr, #4D
3 Bed | 2.1 Bath Gold Coast
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950 N. Michigan Ave, #2203
3 Bed | 3.1 Bath Michigan Avenue
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3300 N. Lake Shore Dr, #15B
3 Bed | 2.1 Bath East Lakeview
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805 W. Buckingham Pl, #3E
2 Bed | 2 Bath East Lakeview
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2 Bed | 2 Bath River North
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1 Bed | 1 Bath East Lakeview
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4 Bed | 3.1 Bath Highland Park
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3 Bed | 2 Bath Sheridan Park
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5 Bed | 6.3 Bath Gold Coast
Spectacular renovation of historic
greystone
mansion.
To be offered at $5,595,000
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3 Bed | 2.1 Bath Streeterville
Fabulous renovated residence
To be offered at $1,775,000
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3 Bed | 2 Bath Gold Coast
Sophisticated, elegant residence overlooking the lake and park.
To be offered at $960,000
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1100 N. Lake Shore Dr, #33A
3 Bed | 2.1 Bath Gold Coast
Fab duplex in the sky.
To be offered at $735,000
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2 Bed | 2 Bath East Lakeview
Gracious pre-War residence.
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2 Bed | 2 Bath East Lakeview
Stunning penthouse in boutique
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Modern. Vintage. Architectural. Cool.
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And everything in between.
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