Free Short Sale Listing Service for property owners facing foreclosure! - there is no charge to my short sale clients for any of our short sale service. You will never be asked to pay us any money, regardless if the deal closes or not. We negotiate all of our fees directly with your lender, including real estate commissions and seller's attorney fees.
- we negotiate short sales even if the seller is not behind on mortgage payments and has more than one mortgage.
Tel 773 987-8224 - Chicago Tel 847 696-1664 - Suburbs
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..."give me the right price.. and I will sell anything! - any property, in any condition, any where!
..."if I can't sell it.. nobody will! - this is not a slogan, I actually have evidence to prove it."
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...RE/MAXCITY, Chicago Illinois Leading Short Sale Specialists! We closed 410 sales transactions so far, in 2008 (60% Short Sales/ Foreclosures)!
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...Conventional Sellers. Ask about my Fair Commission Rates!
...Home Buyers. Ask about my buyer rewards on any home purchased thru me as your buyer's agent!
...Luxury Home Sellers. Are you selling a high priced property and think that commission % will eat your equity? I think so, too. Therefore I provide substantial commission discounts for Luxury Property Sellers with a cap on my fees for homes over 500K and volume discounts for my seller clients selling more than one property.
*offers valid Sept 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008 *offers not valid on short sales and foreclosures. *rebates are offered to Michael Sorensen clients only, other Re/Max agents may offer different rates and rebates.
We specialize in Conventional Real Estate Sales, Pre Foreclosure & Short Sale Listing Service in Chicago & Suburbs Northern Illinois Real Estate & REO.
FREE Short Sale Listing Service in Chicago & Suburbs: Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, McHenry County, Will County, Kendall County, Kane County, Boone County, Illinois.
What is a Short Sale? Short Sale is a real estate sales transaction where the seller's lender agrees to adjust the amonut owed on the mortgage and accept less than is owed and forgives the remaining debt, in order to get the property sold and avoid foreclosure.
Why Banks do Short Sales? Short Sale is an option that makes more financial sense to the lender than foreclosure. By doing a short sale, banks can often recover 80-90% of the estimated market value of the property, as opposed to an auction sale that could only bring 50% of the market value or less.
- Short Sale is less damaging both to the lender and the property seller than foreclosure.
- Short Sales are popular in declining markets where home values are now lower than homeowners' outstanding real estate debt obligations and a short sale is the only way to get the property sold and avoid foreclosure.
- Short Sales require seller's lender and all lien holders approval. Our job is to make sure you get the approvals.
- Our short sale negotiators can even get IRS liens to go away, too.
- Your bank could let you do a short sale, and agree that you sell your property to a 3rd party for less than you owe in mortgages, forgiving the balance, if you're in a financial hardship or must relocate.
- We offer Free Short Sale Listings + Free Short Sale Negotiation Service + Free Short Sale Attorney - no upfront fees and you will not be asked to bring any money to the closing (we bill the lender):
There is no charge to our short sale clients for any of our short sale service, we are paid by the Bank (realtors commissions, lawyers fees, short sale negotiators, seller's closing costs).
- I currently have ~50 listings, most of them are Short Sales.
- we have established connections with virtually every lender out there, so the properly 'packaged' short sale gets to the right person in the right format and in the right time, for a prompt response.
- to ensure our short sale clients get the best short sale service, we have partnered with the largest and best in the business, law firms specializing in short sales and short sale negotiation companies, who close more short sales than anyone else in Illinois.
- and the number 1 reason you should hire me to do a short sale.. there is no cost to our property sellers for any of our short sale service.
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Michael Sorensen - Awards & Recognitions:
2006 - Top Producer Award - recognized by the Chicago Association of REALTORS for outstanding sales achievements in 2006. 2007 - RE/MAX Executive Club Award - membership in the RE/MAX Executive Club is awarded to Top RE/MAX Agents for outstanding sales performance. 2008 - Top Ranking RE/MAX Website - this website ranks in the top 10 in number of visitors and most property searches out of all corporate RE/MAX websites in Northern Illinois estimated at around 4,000. 2008 - #1 Office Listing Agent
FSBO Sellers! List it with a Top Producing Agent & a Reputable Real Estate Company. Price your property right from the start and it will sell. List with me.. if I can't sell it.. nobody will.
Real Estate Market Trends in Chicago (August 2008)
According to the latest Zillow Real Estate Market Report (www.zillow.com), home values in the Chicagoland area decreased 5.7% in the second quarter of 2008. Nationally, home values decreased 9.9% during this same period.
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We offer global marketing for our listings on www.REMAX.com - International Property Search and Relocation Service in over 60 countries.
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Michael Sorensen - "Your Best Friend in Real Estate" RE/MAX Club Membership: 100% - Executive Club
Currently Holds Title: Real Estate Broker Associate
Designations/ Memberships/ Affiliations: ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative PME - Property Marketing Expert REBAC - Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council Member RECS - Real Estate Cyber Space Member CAR, IAR, NAR - Chicago, Illinois & National Associations of REALTORS Member MLSNI - Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois Member Realtor.com - Premium Member (Showcase Homes Enhanced) Chicago Tribune - Showcase Homes Enhanced RE/MAX Relocation Network Member
Education: College
Experience/ Work History: Baird & Warner Century 21 Major Enterprises RE/MAX
Residence: Park Ridge, Illinois
Languages: English & Polish
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Short Sale Related Terms & Definitions
Short Sale (Pre Foreclosure Sale, Short Sell, Short Pay) Definition: Short Sale is a Real Estate Sales transaction where the proceeds of the sale fall short of the property owner's outstanding real estate debt obligations (mortgage loans, real estate taxes, etc..).
In a Short Sale, the lender agrees to adjust the amount owed and accepts less than a full payment, by selling the property to a third party, and forgives the balance.
Foreclosure. Definition: Repossession of a real property. A legal process by which the lender forces a sale of a mortgaged property because the borrower has not met the terms of the mortgage.
REO. Definition: Real Estate Owned. Refers to Bank owned property aquired through foreclosure. If a property does not sell at the sheriff sale (auction), it goes back to the lender and becomes an REO.
BPO. Definition: Broker Price Opinion.
I Sell Everything. Everywhere. I can list any property anywhere in Northern Illinois, however if your home is located away from my Chicago Norwood Park RE/MAX Office, you may want to consider one of the following:
1.) Place a key lock box (Supra) on your property, or 2.) Leave courtesy keys at a nearby real estate office in your neighborhood, or 3.) We schedule and you do the showings.
Your Home's Value The correct market value of a home is the highest price estimate that a potential buyer might be willing to pay. To assist you in determining the correct asking price we provide you with a Comprehensive Market Analysis (CMA) of comparable properties recently sold and offered for sale in your neighborhood. Pricing your home right from the beginning is critical. A home priced at a market value will attract more buyers and agents than a home priced above market value. Greater number of potential buyers will increase your chances for a higher sales price. Buyers and agents lose interest in properties that are priced too high. By pricing your property above it's market value, your home sits on the market and becomes "stale bread" and "old news", and you are only helping your neighbors sell their competitively priced homes. Consequently, in order to generate the interest back, the price will have to be reduced below the competition, and eventually may result in discounted below market sale. Don't lose the momentum! Remember, you can only make a first impression once. 20 Tips for Selling Your Home
Chicago FSBO - Illinois For Sale By Owner. My Home Selling System & RE/MAX can bring your property in front of more prospective buyers than you can get on your own. Greater number of potential buyers will increase your chances for a higher sales price. Studies show that properties listed with a Realtor's assistance generate a higher net selling price than those listed without.
Why choose RE/MAX? Nobody in the World Sells More Real Estate Than RE/MAX! Global Exposure & International MLS Search on REMAX.com RE/MAX is the most recognized name in real estate. We are #1 in over 270 markets across the Chicagoland in 2008. We have the most signs out there therefore we generate more phone calls from buyers. Since 1989 RE/MAX has been the Number One best selling real estate network in the Chicagoland area. In 2002 RE/MAX advances its position to a 25.4% marketshare, 1 out of 4 homes the Chicagoland area is sold by a RE/MAX agent. RE/MAX operates in 67 countries, with over 6,740 offices and 150,000 sales associates. Home to the most experienced and top producing agents. RE/MAX is a platinum sponsor of 170 Children's Hospitals throughout the United States and Canada.
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I appreciate your referrals. If you know someone who is thinking of selling or buying a home or investment property, please contact me - I will be glad to help.
Sincerely, Michael Sorensen - Home Selling System.
Since 1989, RE/MAX has been the Number One, Top Producing, Best Selling real estate network. RE/MAX furthers is position in 2002 with a marketshare of 25.4%. Currently RE/MAX is the Number 1 Network in 269 markets across the Chicagoland area (2007).
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Michael Sorensen - ABR Licensed Real Estate Broker (IL) - Property Marketing Expert - Certified Buyer Specialist RE/MAX CITY REALTORS Chicago - Norwood Park Office 5435 N. Harlem Ave Chicago, IL 60656 Tel: (773) 987-8224 - Cell Tel: (847) 696-1664 - Direct Tel: (773) 557-1500 - Office e-Fax: (866) 640-7160 Home Office: Park Ridge, IL. Languages: English & Polish e-mail me:Michaels@Remax.net
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Why hire me?
I'm a Full Time Realtor - most agents sell real estate on a part-time basis - how will they handle inquiries about your home if they're stuck on the other job?"
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