...in the World, Nobody Sells More Real Estate Than RE/MAX! Where Do You Want To Be?
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...RE/MAXCITY, Chicago Illinois Leading Short Sale Specialists! We closed 375 sales transactions so far, in 2008 (60% Short Sales)!
...Michael Sorensen - Top 5 Office Producer @ RE/MAXCITY (out of a 100 agents).
...ask about my Listing Discounts or Buyer Rebates on any home purchased or sold thru me! *offer valid Aug 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008 *offer 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. Conditions apply - call for details.
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).
- 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.
Special Rates For Conventional Property Sellers
I offer Flexible Commission Rates for Conventional Sellers & Free Pre Foreclosure Service in Short Sale Transactions in Chicago & Suburbs.
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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 5 RE/MAX Website in IL - this website ranks in the top 5 in number of visitors and most property searches out of all corporate RE/MAX websites in Northern Illinois estimated at around 4,000. Over 850 homebuyers and investors have registered on this website since January 2007! 2008 - Top Office Producer
FSBO House not selling? List it with a Top Producing Agent & a Property Marketing Expert, price your property right from the start and it will sell. LIST WITH ME - IF I CAN'T SELL IT - NOBODY WILL!
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In Illinois, Nobody Sells More Homes Than RE/MAX! We're #1 network in sales in over 230 markets across the Chicagoland.
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Michael Sorensen - "Your Best Friend in Real Estate" RE/MAX Club Membership: 100%
Currently Holds Title: 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
Short Sales in Chicago - Residential & Investment Real Estate, Conventional Sales & Pre Foreclosure / Short Sales Listings in Chicago and most Suburbs - Northern Illinois.
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.
Call now and you will get a FREE Virtual Tour with your listing!
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 230 markets across the Chicagoland. 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. In 2005 RE/MAX organization donated $389,000 for Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
Google: 'Top Chicago Polish Realtor' and I turn up on the 1st page, try Yahoo, MSN or AOL. Benefits of working with the Chicagoland's top Polish speaking real estate agent. Being bilingual English Polish speaking real estate agent in the Chicago metro area, is no longer a luxury. It has become a necessity in today's real estate market in the Chicago and Northern Illinois area. Speaking Polish has become increasingly important in all aspects of real estate transaction. From marketing, business referrals, negotiating the deal, to successful closing.
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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).
Outstanding Agents - Outstanding Results! RE/MAX Northern Illinois agents exceed the industry in professional designations, experience, education and personal production. Top Selling Realtors - Best Selling Results!
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Michael Sorensen - ABR Licensed Real Estate Broker (IL) - Property Marketing Expert - Certified Buyer Specialist RE/MAX CITY REALTORS 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 Fax: (847) 787-5293 Home Office: Park Ridge, IL. Languages: English & Polish e-mail me:Michaels@Remax.net
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Serving: The Northwest Chicago and North and Northwestern Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois: Norwood Park, Portage Park, Jefferson Park, Edison Park, Elmwood Park, Harwood Heights, Norridge, Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Niles, Glenview, Northbrook, Morton Grove, Skokie, Wilmette, Mt Prospect, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg, Streamwood, Palatine and surrounding areas.
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?"
I Offer Risk Free - No Obligation Listings!
- cancel anytime and pay nothing, if you're not completely satisfied with my service!
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"we had our house listed with a local "top producer" for 6 months with no results. We found Michael Sorensen on the internet and at first we were skeptical because his office was located 20 miles away from our Schaumburg home, but eventually decided to give him a call. Michael sold our house in 4 weeks for 99% of the asking price.
"we hired Michael Sorensen to sell our Portage Park home. He did a great job and saved us a lot of money on the commissions, too. We truly believe that his service is worth more than what he charged us. Thanks Michael!"
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