Local Buying Tips

  1. Call Dan and Linsey Scanlan (708) 790-1089 or (815) 483-6617.  This is the most important step.  We can help you meet the other professionals you need to get started in buying your home.  We can set up internet searches for potential properties in 15 minutes or less. 
  2. Understand your finances.  This starts with picking the right loan officer. They are your key to understanding what your purchasing power is.  
  3. Familiarize yourself with the TRUE market value of the properties in which you have an interest.  Asking price and selling price can be two very different things.  An accurate market assessment (which we do complimentary) is important to understanding value of homes. 
  4. Highlight the things that you must have. This is important for you to narrow down properties that will meet your needs. 
  5. Meet with us in person and start the fun!!! This means start seeing some homes on the market. 
  6. Put us to WORK! There are too many things to mention about what happens behind the scenes, but we will describe our actions step by step for you.  This is why you have us!
  7. Refer us to your friends and family after you are thrilled with the experience!