Author Archive

Vernon Hills Realtor- How to choose the best Realtor

•1.     Choose a Vernon Hills  realtor who can be found on the internet.  – 85% of the consumers start their home search on the internet.

Google Vernon Hills  Realtor ..I spend a lot of time keeping my website on the first page of google. 

•2.     Choose a Vernon Hills Realtor that best suits your personality!

By sitting down face to face with a Vernon Hills prospective agent, you can really gauge how well the dynamic between the two of you works. It is incredibly important to choose a Vernon Hills realtor who makes you feel exrtremely comfortable since you will be spending many of the next waking hours with this person.  

To learn more about me we can either meet for coffee- I like Dunkin Donuts better than Starbucks, but I never refuse a good iced latte in the summer and a Soy Latte in the winter.   We  can also chat over the phone, or you can read a few of my blog posts at www.judygreenberg.com or WWW.buffalogrovereahomes.com.    I think I’m kind of  funny, very honest, and someone I hope you will enjoy to be with. 

•3.     Choose a Vernon Hills  realtor you can trust

There are certain professions where trust is of the utmost importance and included in this list is realtors. A good realtor is someone who you know will do his or her best for you.   

 No -brainer! The high level of integrity and complete honesty bred into me enable you to put your trust in me to help YOU with your next real estate  purchase.  I will provide you a list of my past clients in order for them to give you a good idea of how I operate.    A great percentage of my business is  referral based.  You can check out my linked in profile for my references. 

•4.     Choose a full- time Vernon Hills Realtor

These days, it seems that almost everyone is or knows  a realtor. Some realtors do it as a hobby, and some do it as a full time job.  I do it  almost 24/7.   By hiring a full time realtor, you help assure that their search for your new home is full time as well.  During your search for the perfect home, a realtor will be looking for the home on the multiple listing service that meets all of your criteria.

I go beyond that.    Many times when I have a buyer in a specific price range and they can’t find a home that they are truly in love with, I go the extra step.   I ask the realtors in my office, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, if anyone has a listing that they know that is coming on the market soon.  If this networking proves unsuccessful, I take it one step further and ask my close friends and colleagues I trust in the other offices in town to see if they know of any listing that is going to meet the needs of my buyers.    Although inventory is high, and you are  probably laughing to yourself that a person can’t find a home in today’s market, many times the best homes do not even hit the market. If I have a challenge to find you the perfect home, I will do everything in my power to help you find it. 

•5.     Choose a Vernon Hillsrealtor that wants what you want.

Will your realtor listen to your needs and wants and understand that during this process your needs will change.

It took me 2 years to find my dream home, so I completely understand!  I work hard to ensure each move and home purchase/sale is as smooth and pleasant as it can be.   Buying a home can be stressful, so my goal is to take some of that stress away.

 •6.     Choose a local Vernon Hills  realtor.

It is important to choose a realtor who knows the area like the back of her hand.  Your realtor should be completely versed in the schools, subdivisions,school districts, boundary lines, commuting, type of water the home uses, conservancy laws, etc.  Homes in the Vernon Hills area feed into many different elementary, middle and even High Schools

Let me give you an example.  Suppose a school district changed boundaries within the last few years.   Many listing realtors are relying on old school information, and submitting incorrect schools or incorrect spelling of schools on the MLS sheets.  This is happening more frequently today, especially with the influx of foreclosures and bank owned property on the market.  The seller’s bank hires the Realtor and this realtor may live and work hours from the property.  If a buyer’s realtor does not know the area, they will incorrectly rely on the listing agents mistakes.

When you are negotiating on behalf of your client, it is always better to be the one who is more knowledgeable about the area.  If you are representing the buyer and the seller won’t budge on the price, you always have the advantage if you have seen the inside of the comparables and the reason that they sold for the price they did. A local realtor has the upper hand in the negotiations.

The above post Vernon Hills Realtor- How to choose the best realtor for you was written by Judy Greenberg of the Judy Greenberg Real Estate team at Coldwell Banker.

If you would like more information about the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,including Hawthorn Woods, Libertyville, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, and Lake Zurich  please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435 or email me atinfo@buffalogrovehomes.com

My websites, www.movetolonggrove.com , www.buffalogroveareahomes.com,and www.vernonhills.homes-for-sale.com provide you all the information willregardless as to whether you are a potential buyer or seller!

Vernon Hills  Sledding Hills-  there’s no hiding from Winter…

Mother Nature may have teased us with a snowfree holiday season, but as I write this, the second big snow of the season is falling. The kids aren’t home from school yet, but I know what’s on our weekend agenda – the sledding hill in Vernon Hills.

Read the rest of this entry »

Two of the newer neighborhoods to be built in Vernon Hills , Sanctuary Point and Writers Estate are both located next to each other off off Route 45 and Fairway Drive. Both back onto a beautiful nature preserve, complete with fully mature trees and a winding creek. I love the sense of peace evoked driving through these small but stately areas.

Sanctuary Point is a single family home neighborhood built by Housh’s Construction. The small community features twenty homes which are not yet ten years old. The size of the average home is over 2600 square feet.

Writers Estates features sixteen custom single family homes built in 2005. All of these luxury homes come with three car garages, brick or concrete driveways, and cedar shake roofs.

The neighborhoods have the fewest number of single family homes of the many subdivisions in Vernon Hills. Both subdivisions feed into nationally recognized Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 and Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125. There is a mix of young and mature families in these neighborhoods.

 Commutes for residents are easy. Illinois Tollway I-294 and the Vernon Hills Metra Station are both short drives, as are Milwaukee Avenue and Route 60/Townline Roads, well-populated with restaurants and stores to fit all desires.

As Vernon HIllsrealtor, I work with my clients to get a solid sense of where they will live most comfortably. With so many great neighborhoods to choose from, I look forward to meeting with you and learning about your desires as a homebuyer. Please call me at 847-602-5435 or email me at info@buffalogrovehomes.com. You can also visit my website at www.buffalogoveareahomes.com to browse through all that Vernon Hills and the surrounding area has to offer.

Sugar Creek Subdivision in Vernon Hills

The feel in the Sugar Creek subdivision n the Vernon Hills neighborhood is as sweet as the name indicates – beautiful homes located in a well-maintained enclave adjacent to a lushly forested area. Just three streets run through Sugar Creek, making it easy to navigate. With the numerous trips I’ve made throughout the Vernon Hills area it’s nice to have a neighborhood where my GPS isn’t necessary!

Sugar Creek Park in Sugar Creek Subdivision

Read the rest of this entry »

Deerpath Subdivision in Vernon Hills

In the heart of Vernon Hills lies the Deerpath subdivision. The neighborhood has over 1200 homes and lies between Route 45 and Route 60. Residents are within walking distance to Hawthorn schools, the Sullivan Center, Aquatic Center, strip malls along Route 60, the Aspen Library, and the Metra station.  Read the rest of this entry »

Vernon Hills has a great holiday treat for the public regardless of the weather being frightful or delightful. The annual drive-through Winter Wonderland light show is open from Friday, November 25 through New Years’ Eve, closed on Christmas Eve and Day. Read the rest of this entry »

Are you looking for a home to rent in Lincolnshire School District 103 or Stevenson High School District 125?  Look no further

Judy Greenberg, Realtor specializing in the Stevenson high School District just listed 26 S. Old Creek  in Vernon Hills.  This rental home in the Stone fence Farms Subdivision has just been listed for $2750 a month.

26 S Old Creek is perfect for any executive boasting  a spectacular kitchen,  two story family room, finished basement, spacious master suite and a gorgeous backyard. 

The kitchen is appointed with luxurious cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious island.

26 S Old Creek is located in the Stone Fence Subdivision of Vernon Hills.  This subdivision feeds into the Lincolnshire School District 103 and Stevenson High School,

If you would like more information about this spectacular home for rent, or any other rentals in the Stevenson High School area,   contact Judy Greenberg. Realtor with  Coldwell Banker at 847-602-5435.

 Vernon Hills parents get to relive their basketball glory days while their kids get to show off their own set of skills during the annual  Vernon Hills park district Turkey Shoot. This sports tradition moves the competition from the driveway to the Sullivan Center gym and always gets a great turnout It’s an example of the way that the Vernon Hills Park District works to provide fun events for the whole family. Read the rest of this entry »

Hawthorn Club in Vernon Hills – a wonderful family subdivision.

I first encountered the delightful Hawthorn Club in Vernon Hills because of my love of golf. The neighborhood is tucked behind the Vernon Hills Golf Course, a terrific public course. Hawthorn Club is located off of Evergreen Road and Route 45, nestled away from traffic and edged on one side by the golf course. Read the rest of this entry »

Vernon Hills’ Fall Fest… God do I miss those days!

I always loved taking my kids to fall festivals when they were younger. The beauty of fall combined with the sense of community is a great blend. We loved spending time with new and old friends from around our area. This week Vernon Hills residents will be celebrating fall and Halloween weekend with the annual Fall Fest at the Sullivan Community Center. Read the rest of this entry »