With several open houses every weekend Jameson is a great resource for those looking for Chicago homes for sale. Agents are also always up to date on the state of the real estate market and ongoing developments and news can be found on our blog. Developers should also find Jameson useful as we are constantly involved in new projects and ventures.

Jameson has recently been awarded “Favorite Brokerage City” in Chicago’s annual Agent Choice Awards and is one of the largest and best known agencies in the city. With vast resources at its disposal, Jameson and its agents are incredibly qualified to serve your needs, whatever they may be.

Jameson Real Estate

425 W North Avenue

Chicago, IL 60610

www.jameson.com

312-751-0300

Although Friedland can handle your Manhattan real estate needs, the price tag for Manhattan can be extremely expensive.  Furthermore, the dense population causes real estate options to become very limited.  That being said, Friedland’s decision to develop areas like the Bronx and Westchester has allowed tons of more businesses find the quality, affordable real estate they need. Friedland’s success in developing Bronx retail space is one reason why the market for Bronx commercial real estate has experienced significant growth.   Additionally, their expanding role in the development of Westchester commercial real estate and their commitment to deliver prime Westchester office space has helped (and continues to) turn Westchester into a hub for commerce.  Allowing Friedland Realty to find the perfect piece of Metropolitan, NY real estate for you, will help your business thrive in the long run.

Yonkers Headquarters
NAI Friedland Realty, Inc

656 Central Park Ave.

Yonkers, NY 10704

Phone:  (914) 968-8500 or (718) 231-5700
Fax: (914) 968-1810
Email: info@friedlandrealty.com

Manhattan Office
Friedland Realty, Inc
767 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 813-9860

Fax: (212) 813-9863
Email: gmeer@friedlandrealty.com

At Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate, we are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their real estate goals. With mortgage rates at historic lows, attractive prices and a great selection of homes, there are plenty of opportunities in this market. Every situation is unique, and whether you are buying or selling, our knowledgeable Sales Associates can provide insight and information to help you determine if this is the right time.

Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate has been providing exceptional real estate services to the Chicagoland area for nearly half of a century, earning an unparalleled reputation for integrity and professionalism. Today, more than 1200 agents serve the real estate needs of home buyers and sellers in Chicago, the North Shore, and the Western Suburbs.

Working with Koenig & Strey GMAC gives you the convenience of complete homebuyer services under one roof. From mortgage and title, to insurance, home warranty and relocation, we bring everything together to help you make the best decisions.

At Koenig & Strey GMAC, we believe that our strength is our Sales Associates. We have become one of the most successful real estate firms in the Chicago area by attracting the top Realtors in the business. We are committed to providing technology and marketing tools that allow our agents to focus on meeting the needs of home buyers and sellers.

Our philosophy of Premier Service is a way of doing business that sets us apart from our competitors while giving our clients a powerful advantage in the marketplace. Koenig & Strey GMAC agents offer a written commitment of Premier Service that caters to your specific needs. As your Trusted Advisor, Skilled Negotiator and Expert Facilitator, we will guide and advise you on each part of the transaction. It’s one of the main reasons we are entrusted by homebuyers and sellers throughout our region.

As a GMAC Home Services Company, Koenig & Strey GMAC provides homeowner services and consumer related products through a strong network of affiliated brokers.

Koenig & Strey GMAC continues to lead by expanding to serve new areas, and achieving strong results, even in a challenging market. Let us help you achieve your real estate goals, contact one of our offices or agents today.

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Koenig & Strey GMAC has become one of the largest and most successful real estate brokerages in the Chicagoland area, by providing outstanding services to home buyers and sellers. We take price in being a company that supports and fosters the success of our Sales Associates.

Our offices are conveniently located in communities and neighborhoods throughout Chicago, the North Shore, Lake County and the Western Suburbs. With more than 1200 agents and complete home services, we have the experience and expertise to help you make an intelligent decision when it comes to buying, selling, financing, or insuring your home.

Koenig & Strey GMAC continues to grow, expanding in new market areas and continuing to find new ways to provide a higher level of service that fits the lifestyle of our agents and our clients.

Our team of experienced real estate professionals consistently works together to share the latest market information in order to best service each of our buyers and sellers. Additionally, we support our agents with extensive training programs, continuing education opportunities, and high quality management at all levels. With this complete service approach, each GMAC Real Estate agent is well equipped to deliver customized, comprehensive real estate services to the consumer. We call this Premier Service®.

Premier Service is a way of doing business that sets us apart from our competitors while giving you, our client, a powerful advantage in the marketplace. Our agents offer a written commitment of Premier Service that caters to your specific needs. As your Trusted Advisor™, Skilled Negotiator™ and Expert Facilitator™, your Koenig & Strey GMAC Sales Associate with guide and advise you on each part of the transaction. It’s one of the main reasons we are entrusted by homebuyers and sellers throughout our region.

As a GMAC Home Services Company, Koenig & Strey GMAC provides homeowner services and consumer related products through a strong network of affiliated brokers and national service providers.

Our Sales Associates are our success, and top-performing real estate professionals are choosing to join Koenig & Strey GMAC in record numbers. If you are thinking about the direction of your career, we invite you to learn more about us.

Service you deserve. People you trust.

Our Corporate Office

Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate
Corporate

3201 Old Glenview Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
p: 847-853-5000   f: 847-853-5011
office url:
http://www.ksgmac.com/Corporate/

Founded in 1855, Baird & Warner is the largest independent real estate broker in Illinois and the oldest in the country. With more than $6 billion in annual sales, we have a strong commitment to Chicagoland and take pride in our five generations of local ownership.

Baird & Warner Residential Sales has been family owned and operated since 1855. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of Chicagland families have entrusted us with their homeownership dreams, making Baird & Warner “your favorite way home.”
120 S. LaSalle Street, 20th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603
Stephen W. Baird, CEO
Jennifer Alter Warden, President

Baird & Warner Financial Services is a full service subsidiary offering a range of home financing services customized for each Baird & Warner client. Everyone appreciates the experience and expertise of our financial services professionals, who are available in each branch office to assist clients at their convenience.
1350 E. Touhy Ave., Suite 350W
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Donna Burge – President

Baird & Warner Home Services is a one-stop service for Baird & Warner clients that assists you with home-related products and services before, during and after your move.
120 South LaSalle Street, 20th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603

Baird & Warner Title Services is an experienced team of professionals that handle your real estate transaction from contract to closing.
1350 E. Touhy Ave., Suite 360W
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Donna Burge – President
Bob Stefani – Senior Vice President
Cindy Schwartz – Director of Operations

Baird & Warner Relocation Services can help whether you are moving into or out of Chicagoland. We provide the most updated school and community information, housing assistance and area tours.
120 South LaSalle Street, 20th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603
Rich Mundt – Vice President

The American School of Real Estate is the nation’s oldest 100% online real estate license school, birthed in the mid-1990’s on the radical (at that time) proposition that students could actually learn faster and better through the efficiencies of the Internet. Although we believed strongly in the research, and had proven the thesis in countless studies, as the first school committed to 100% Internet delivery, we often had to “sell” real estate commissioners in various jurisdictions on the idea. Although we were members of ASTD, SALT, and other learning think tanks, in those early days of IBT, most states boards of professional registrations did not even have wording in their legislation to allow for online learning, let alone a system to approve it.

Thanks to visionary decisions in a few early adopting states like Missouri and Georgia, by 1996 a few jurisdictions began to write legislation to allow students to take their real estate license training courses online, and of course, we were there. It didn’t hurt that the statistics that started coming in from examination boards showed that our online students beat out the live classroom students hands down, time and time again! The press was pretty kind to us back then too.

Overtime, more and more states adopted or initiated legislation to allow for online learning, such that today The American School of Real Estate is approved to deliver 100% Internet-based training and/or exam prep in almost all the major states that allow it. Our library of courses has expanded to include real estate Pre License, Post License, Broker, and Continuing Education courses, as well as Exam Prep systems, versions in Spanish, and Appraisal courses.

Today, students who enroll at The American School of Real Estate will find a library of over 150 original, dynamic state-approved courses to chose from. We created, designed, and own all of our real estate courses and learning tools. (Unlike competitors: Fully half or more of our competing schools in any given state are simply reselling an old course written by others, or referring the student to another site to earn a commission.) What that means to our students is better, more accurate course content, delivered in the method the student prefers, for less money.

“America’s Favorite Real Estate School” has now successfully trained over 100,000 real estate students from all parts of the country using the convenience of the Internet, and consistently ranks #1 in first-time pass rates by boards and commissions that publish same. Students who graduate from The American School of Real Estate not only enjoy the pedigree of our institution and our reputation with America’s leading brokerage firms, they also can take advantage of Specialist Designations that are widely recognized as invaluable marketing tools fully embraced and preferred by the consumer.

Contact:

Fax: 314-205-1613
Phone: 866-739-7277
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CST. Fridays 8:00 am – 4:00 pm CST. (except holidays)

12977 North Forty Drive Suite 214
St. Louis, MO 63141

As proud residents of the Kansas City area, Brinton Realty bring years of local experience to every real estate transaction. Whether you’re buying a new property, selling an old one, or looking for a solid real estate investment, we’ll share a wealth of knowledge on the local market, and quickly help find the deal best suited to your needs. We specialize in a variety of real estate areas, including home building, residential development, property management, restoration, and remodeling.

Brinton Realty comes from a long line of real estate families stretching back five generations. Real estate is our family business, and we do it very well, but experience in other industries has helped make us even more effective. Our Greater Kansas City Area Realtor® team members have had additional careers in marketing, lending, teaching, and home construction.

• Buying a home? We will listen carefully to your needs. Your total satisfaction is our number one priority.
• Selling a home? We will sell your home for top market value and in a timely manner. Our marketing strategies will give you a distinct advantage.
• Investing in real estate? We can put you in touch with the best deals in this market, and ensure you get the most for your money.
• Relocating? If you are moving to our area, we can assist you in collecting the information you need, and make your transition as smooth as possible. Feel free to contact us for any information.

We have built a reputation for client satisfaction, and are devoted to meeting and exceeding your expectations. We look forward to working with you! Contact us anytime for professional Kansas City Realtor® assistance with your next real estate transaction.

Contact:

Office: 514-816-994-9901

Fax: 816-944-9951

Mike Grbic of Coldwell Banker, Stucky & Associates Named One of America’s Top 50 Real Estate Professional Teams in Ranking Sponsored by The Wall Street Journal, Real Trends and Lore Magazine

Mike Grbic, from Wichita, KS, had an impressive 356 transactions in 2007 and is #1 in transaction sides in the Wichita area according to MLS data.

Wichita, KS. Friday, November 7, 2008. Mike Grbic of Coldwell Banker Stucky & Associates was named one of America’s top real estate professional teams by REAL Trends. Mike Grbic Team Realtors is now a member of “The Real Estate Top 200,” a prestigious national awards ranking sponsored annually by The Wall Street Journal, lore magazine and REAL Trends. Grbic is now ranked in the top 1 percent of the more than 1.2 million REALTORS nationwide.

The Real Estate Top 200 rankings were announced this month at the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS’ Annual Conference and Expo in Orlando at a gala awards presentation and dinner.

The Real Estate Top 200 honored the top 50 residential agents and agent teams in four categories:
• Individual Sales Professionals – Transaction sides (in each real estate transaction, there are two sides
that can be represented by a real estate agent: a buyer’s and a seller’s.)
• Individual Sales Professionals – Sales volume
• Team Professionals – Sales Volume
• Team Professionals – Transaction sides

According to The Real Estate Top 200, Grbic had transaction sides totaling 356, ranking 30th in the nation.

“The old saying, ‘the best keep getting better,’ certainly pertains to Grbic’s award-winning productivity and sales in 2007,” said Anne Randolph, publisher of lore Magazine.

“Being named to The Real Estate Top 200 is truly an honor and it is our pleasure to have the opportunity to recognize Grbic’s efforts, which exceeded 99.9 percent of the more than 1.2 million REALTORS nationwide,” said Marti Gallardo, vice president of classified advertising for The Wall Street Journal.

Contact:

Coldwell Banker, Stucky & Associates
7309 E. 21st, Suite 230 / Wichita, KS 67206.
Phone: TOLL FREE (866) 684-0900 Office (316) 684-0000
Fax: (316)684-1108

The mission of The Kansas Real Estate Commission is To protect the public interest, which embraces both the interests of the regulated real estate licensees and the interests of consumers who use their services and products.

The Kansas Real Estate Commission will act in accordance with the highest standards of ethics, accountability, efficiency and openness.

We affirm that safeguarding the public interest in the selling, purchasing and leasing of real estate and developing responsive policies and procedures which are feasible and not unduly burdensome to regulated real estate licensees is a public and private trust. We approach our activities with a deep sense of purpose and responsibility. The public and regulated licensees can be assured of a balanced and sensible approach to regulation.

Vision Statement

To adopt a customer-oriented consciousness within the Kansas Real Estate Commission that will ensure continuous improvement in the quality of service provided and fulfillment of the agency mission.

The KREC Commission Structure

The Commission consists of five members appointed by the Governor: one from each of the four congressional districts and one member at large.

The law provides that at least three members shall have been real estate brokers for five years and at least one member shall have never engaged in business as a real estate broker and shall not be so engaged while serving on the Commission. This combination of industry and public members results in a well rounded, functioning unit.

Each member is appointed for a four-year term. Term expiration dates are staggered, resulting in one appointment each year for three years and two appointments in the fourth year. This ensures some continuity within the Commission.

The Commission appoints a director who is responsible for employing and directing the agency staff and implementing policies set by the Commission.

Commission Meetings

The Commission normally meets on the second Thursday of each month, beginning at 9 a.m., in the Commission office conference room, Three Townsite Plaza, Suite 200, 120 SE Sixth Ave, Topeka. However, if you plan to attend a meeting, please check with the office (785) 296-3411 to be sure the date or location has not been changed.

At a typical meeting, the Commission reviews applications for licensure, complaint reports, course submissions, financial reports, and determines policy. Administrative hearings are conducted during regular Commission meetings. Legislative proposals, regulation amendments, and budget submissions are considered at appropriate times throughout the year.

Meetings of the Commission are open to the public.

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Kansas Real Estate Commission is to protect the public interest in the real estate marketplace through the regulation of real estate brokers and salespersons. These responsibilities are carried out through a variety of efforts, which can be divided into three main categories:

Licensing

• Brokers
• Salespersons
• Nonresidents
• Equivalent Requirements

Education

• Broker applicants
• Salesperson applicants
• Continuing education for brokers and salespersons

Enforcement of Law

• Examinations of real estate offices
• Complaint investigations
• Disciplinary actions

KREC STAFF

• Wendy Alkire – Special Investigator – Enforcement – (785) 296-7891
  Wendy investigates complaints and determines whether they fall within the Commission’s jurisdiction. She also answers real estate practice inquiries. She was hired in 2007.

  Brooke Daniels – Administrative Assistant – New Licensing- (785) 296-2424
  Brooke processes license applications and trust account forms. She joined our staff in 2006.

  Jandie Edington – Administrative Assistant – Receptionist – (785) 296-3411
  Jandie updates continuing education records, answers the phone and distributes all incoming mail. She joined our staff in 2008.

  Sandra Lindsay – Administrative Specialist – Renewals- (785) 296-3412
  Sandra enters education and processes renewal applications. She also prepares minutes of the monthly Commission meetings. She was hired in 2002.

  John Palo – Real Estate Specialist/Auditor – (785) 296-3411
  John examines real estate company records in eastern Kansas. He has served in this position since 2004.

  David Pierce – Special Investigator – Enforcement
  David investigates complaints and determines whether they fall within the Commission’s jurisdiction. He has been on staff since 1986.

  Janet Pierce – Senior Administrative Assistant – Accounting – (785) 296-6862
  Janet keeps track of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and answers the phone. She has been with our office since 2004.

  Norma Rolfe – Senior Administrative Assistant – Licensing – (785) 296-3413
  Norma processes license transfers, inactive requests, company changes, and name changes. She was hired in 1996.

  Paul Smeltzer – Real Estate Specialist/Auditor – (785) 296-3411
  Paul examines real estate company records in southern Kansas. He has served in this position since 1995.

  Kelly White – Director of Licensing and Education – (785) 296-2099
  Kelly oversees licensing and education functions. She has been with the agency since 1984.

Address and Directions

• Kansas Real Estate Commission
  Three Townsite Plaza, Ste. 200
  120 SE 6th Ave.
  Topeka, KS 66603-3511

  phone: (785) 296-3411
  fax: (785) 296-1771

  The easiest way to find our office is to park in the Townsite Plaza parking garage. The garage has two parking levels. Look for the building 3 elevator (red door) on either the first or lower parking level. Take the elevator to the second floor. Our office will be on your right as you the exit the elevator. The garage entrance is on 6th, about halfway between Kansas and Quincy. You may also enter the garage from 5th.

  From turnpike (coming to Topeka from the south): Take the first Topeka exit (South Topeka exit). Take the Topeka Blvd. exit immediately on your left. Go north on Topeka Blvd. to 6th, then turn east on 6th. Go 4 and 1/2 blocks and enter garage on the north side of the street

  From I-70 (coming to Topeka from the east): Take the 8th Street exit. Heading north on Madison to 6th, turn west on 6th. Go 2 and 1/2 blocks and enter garage on the north side of the street

  From I-70 (coming to Topeka from the west): Take the 3rd street exit south on Monroe to 6th. Turn west on 6th and go 1 and 1/2 blocks. Enter garage on the north side of the street

A detached home, new or used, will typically provide you with a yard, garage and the like. This is a fairly standard set-up in California. Choosing from new or used depends on several factors. New homes generally cost a little more to purchase, are less negotiable on purchase price, but are less expensive to maintain and are more energy efficient. Used homes generally cost a little less to purchase and you have more room to negotiate on purchase price. In addition, typically you won’t have to landscape a yard. On the other hand, upkeep is generally more expensive. You may have to tackle dying appliances, cracks in the plaster, a new roof and other issues that face a house of a certain age.

A condominium, new or used, generally faces the same issues as a new or used detached home. The difference with a condominium is that you own only the interior air space and fixtures in your living space, plus a certain percentage of common areas and property.

As a condominium owner, you generally pay association dues to take care of maintenance, replacement of common area amenities, and occasional repairs like a new roof or paint. Association dues cover many of the individual expenses a detached homeowner pays, including insurance and general upkeep. If you are thinking about buying a condominium, closely examine the “Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions” (CC&R’s) for the rules that govern the complex.

Also, closely examine the condominium association’s finances for large assessments or dues that increase more than standard inflation on a year to year basis.

A fixer-upper can be a great way to get into a larger house in a better neighborhood for a lower price. There is one catch: you have to fix the house up, which is not for everyone. If you are considering buying a fixer-upper, get a qualified contractor to help you review properties. Does a house need minor cosmetic remodeling like painting, yard maintenance and new carpet? Or does the fixer need a new electrical system and plumbing and have dry rot in the flooring?

These are important questions to ask and even more importantly, you need to figure out what they’llcost – and don’t forget what your time is worth! Does the fixer you’re considering cost $180,000 in a neighborhood of $220,000 homes? That’s good if the house only needs $20,000 or $30,000 in repairs, but if the
house needs $50,000 or $60,000 (or more) in repairs, then you may want to reconsider the purchase or offer a lower price.

Source: http://www.dre.ca.gov/pdf_docs/PropQuestwkbk_homeowners.pdf

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About RE/MAX of Southern Ohio – History

The answer is self-explanatory and elegant in its simplicity: RE/MAX is an acronym for Real Estate Maximums.

It means that an agent working for RE/MAX will garner the maximum amount of commissions and in the process provide top-notch service.

Incredible as it may sound, this concept was a kernel in the mind of Dave and Gail Liniger, founders of RE/MAX, who in 1973, thought that the traditional split between brokers and agents was far from being a fair deal for agents. And they wanted to change the status quo.

At the time, most real estates offices operated on the commission-split model requiring agents to forfeit fifty-percent of their earnings in exchange for an office and services.

This system was, of course, skewed since those contributing to any office were the top earners subsidizing the bottom earners and perpetuating the notion that real estate professionals were amateur part-timers.

The Linigers believed that to attract the top professionals, an office would have to allow them to earn all of their commissions and in return, they would have to share in overhead expenses and pay for management services.

The concept was not only innovative but revolutionary at its core and it encountered plenty of detractors and nay-sayers who did not believe that it would work.

It would, however, fundamentally shift the relationship between brokers and agents and in the process impact the industry in an irreversible manner.

And, to the disappointment of the opposition, it worked.

Since, RE/MAX has grown exponentially becoming a force to be reckoned with and in the process changed public perception of agents.

Along the way, it garnered accolades for having the most educated and professional sales force, for having a well-compensated one and for being a front-runner providing support, education and tools to those with entrepreneurial hunger and stamina.

Additionally, RE/MAX Satellite Network (RSN) was introduced to help the membership become even more professional by offering continuous education and advanced training courses in addition to constant updates on the state of the real estate industry. It continues to be the only satellite television network dedicated solely to the real estate industry.

Other services that were offered to its members were relocation and asset management, commercial investment, an international referral network, intranet and Internet Web sites and introductions to the latest technological tools.

With its red, white, and blue colors and its ever-present balloon as part of large advertising and media campaigns, RE/MAX is globally recognized by the public as a trustworthy leading force in the industry.

Its unprecedented growth has also come from outside the United States expanding to Canada where it is the largest real estate organization, and to Africa, Asia, Middle East, Australia, Europe, Mexico, New Zealand and South America.

Its sales force has now surpassed the 120,000 mark closing more than 2 million transactions and making it the largest real estate franchise sales organization in the world.

RE/MAX International is divided into regions and RE/MAX of Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee Southern Ohio and Southeastern Michigan franchise rights are owned by Howard McPherson, President and Owner, who purchased the rights in 1978 and went on to expand the RE/MAX brand throughout the four states.

Since 1992, RE/MAX has been the official real estate sponsor of Children’s Miracle Network raising more than $67 million for Children’s Hospitals in addition to supporting Little League, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and many more events in the Region.