Selling Process - Danielle Dowell

“When people are making the decision of the magnitude of buying a house,
it’s the biggest decision a great many families will ever make.”
WARREN BUFFETT
CHAIRMAN AND CEO, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
Our Pledge to You
Thank you for trusting Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
with this most important decision. Count on us for personal service and integrity that
will translate into results.
We extend our warmest welcome to you and appreciate the trust you have placed in us. Here at Berkshire
Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group, we pride ourselves at being on the forefront of the real
estate industry by leading in customized approaches and technology.
Starting in 1930, the Koenig and Rubloff names have been a part of the Chicago area real estate landscape
consistently providing high quality representation and outstanding service to generations of home buyers
and sellers. Utilizing a business model of strong, local leadership backed by national resources, has created
a brokerage that precisely meets the needs of our market. Our affiliation with the Berkshire Hathaway
HomeServices network gives us
international alliances with preeminent brokerages. The Berkshire
Hathaway name stands for
unquestioned financial strength and
smart business decisions.
Combined with market knowledge
and hard work, our brokers utilize
an impressive array of sophisticated
technology tools to achieve your goals.
Additionally, our brokers have access
to a comprehensive suite of real estate
services including Fort Dearborn
Title, Fort Dearborn Insurance, and
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. We look
forward to serving your needs and
giving you the luxury of personalized
service every step of the way.
Chris Eigel
Chief Operating Officer
Nancy Nagy
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Pierson
President
Danielle Dowell
Danielle Dowell
2013 Top 10 Teams – Chicago Association Of Realtors®
Top 1% Chicago Teams
2013 Top 1% Chicago Individual Producer since 2013
BHHS Platinum Producer since 2012
Over $50 million sold in 2013 & 2014
Realtor® since 2006
A Chicago Real Estate Broker since 2006, Danielle has spent the last nine years providing her clients with
a firsthand, thorough education of the city and its many neighborhoods. A firm knowledge of the Chicago
market, coupled with years of experience in real estate negotiation make her an invaluable asset to her clientele.
Known for her around-the-clock work ethic and quick response time, Danielle has expanded her business
by developing relationships with the best in the business and involving herself in every step of the process.
New construction, buying,
executed marketing has on
access to the best resources
unique, interest generating
her excitement and create
selling or renting, Danielle is a strong believer in the importance well
the sell. As a broker at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Danielle has
in the city, both internal and externally. She utilizes these resources to build
platforms for each and every project. The ultimate goal being to convey
the momentum needed to receive the most desirable offer for her clients.
From renters to developers, she gives the same attention to detail to all of her clients. Aware that this business she
loves is dependent on her relationships with valued clients, she will always go the extra mile. Whether buying, selling
or renting, Danielle is here to lessen the stress associated with your real estate transactions. Available, thorough and
always one step ahead.
Get to know more about Danielle and the ever changing Chicago real estate market by subscribing to her monthly
newsletter. Emailing her, ddowell@danielledowell.com, visiting her website danielledowell.com or following her
fun-loving Instagram @dani_sells_chi.
DANIELLE DOWELL
312.391.5655 cell
ddowell@danielledowell.com
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List of Homes Sold in Last 2 Years
Development
2324 Huron 2060 - 2066 Stave
Flexhouse 2
513-515 N Claremont
1615 Burling
Sold 4 Condos
Sold 18 Rowhomes
Sold 31 Rowhomes
Sold 6 Condos
Active 15 Units
Single Family - New Construction
1832 W Erie
1941 W Race
2001 W Erie
1824 W Superior
Single Family
1275 N Hermitage A
2208 Avalon DR
4436 N Central Park Ave
Condos
2222 W Diversey #2
3131 N Racine #1R
1701 N Damen Ave
758 N Larrabee #73
914 N Hermitage #2
4674 N Manor #2
1448 W Roscoe #2W
2457 N Lincoln Ave
701 S Wells St #180
2433 W Hadden #1E
2915 W Leland #3W
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Condos (continued)
2726 W Cortez #1
1321 N Bosworth
836 N Paulina #103
900 W Dakin #3
912 N Oakley #1
1448 W Roscoe #2W
3266 N Clark #3H
919 N Hermitage #3
1542 N Wood #1F
2158 W Grand #404
849 N Franklin #819
758 N Larrabee #61
2300 N Commonwealth
1305 S Michigan #18
Multi-Family
1545 W Chestnut
2140 N Campbell
2313 W Shakespeare
5343 W Cornelia
Townhome
2770 N Wolcott #E
2740 N Wayne #E
1638 N Mohawk #A
2740 N Wayne #F
1410 W Wrightwood
2820 N Greenview
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Testimonials
Danielle did a wonderful job of helping my wife and I find our first home. I must say that she was extremely helpful
and very patient with us (we must have looked at over one hundred houses over a 6 month period). She was also very
knowledgeable and was able to help guide us through the entire process. Without Danielle, we flat out would have
been lost. I would highly recommend her to anyone out there looking for property!! Thanks Danielle!!
Matt M.
When you talk about doing business with somebody and you come up with all the adjectives for characteristics that
somebody would embody that you would want to work with or for, Danielle has most of them–she is very bright,
engaging, passionate, aware, tough, fair, compassionate and win-win oriented. She’s a pro’s pro and that’s about the
best compliment I can give.
Doug Van P.
Danielle was a pleasure to work with. She had tremendous knowledge, and made buying my first new house a
smooth and easy process. Every step of the way, she was able to give great suggestions and advice. She always made
time in her very busy schedule to accommodate my hectic and busy life. I would definitely recommend her to anyone
in the market for any real estate needs.
Taj K.
I couldn’t be more satisfied with the patience and persistence Danielle had working with me. It wasn’t an easy task
working for us, but she made it easy and found us a spot in three days! I needed a place within a week so I was on a
time crunch. It took over ten showings, but she put in the time and energy to make it work. She also took the time to
understand out my personal taste and location I was looking for. Personable, reliable, and easy to work with.
Anthony D.
Danielle Dowell was a perfect model of professionalism in my dealings with her in renting out my condo. She took care
of all the details and made it very easy for me to successfully find a most desirable tenant that was best suited for the
space. Her attention to detail, knowledge of the market, work ethic and overall professionalism became apparent in all
my dealings with her. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of real estate work of any sort.
David D.
For more Testimonials, please visit linkedin.com/in/danielledowell
DANIELLE DOWELL
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Selling Process
Let’s Review the Selling Process
Meet With Me
Agree on Selling Plan
Price Adjustments
Stage Home
Showings
Listing Paperwork
Market Exposure
Photos Taken
(if any)
Offer Presented
Closing
Negotiations
Buyer Closing Process
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Counter Offer
Repair Requests
Accepted Offer
Inspections
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Agent’s Responsibilities
Your agent has a fiduciary responsibility to you at all times and will service your specific
real estate needs. You can expect expertise when selling your home, guidance when buying
your home, responsiveness, loyalty, disclosure and accounting.
Advises
Agency
Alternatives
Pricing
Market Analysis
Seller Updates
Presenting
the Offer
Listing
Showing
Feedback
Negotiates
Answering
Objections
Expediting the
Buyer’s Offer
Negotiating
the Terms
Purchase
Agreement
Post-Contract
Negotiations
Facilitates
Promotion
to BHHS
KoenigRubloff
and Local
Real Estate
Community
Advertising
Multiple
Listing Service
Direct
Marketing
Internet
Marketing
Local and
Out-of-Town
Buyer
Contacts
Open
Houses
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Personal
Referrals
Inspections
Showing
Your Home
Contract
Contingencies
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Closing
Marketing Exposure
Aggressive Exposure
KoenigRubloff’s comprehensive marketing exposure means your listing is well promoted:
B E R K S H I R E H AT H A W AY H S . C O M
ENHANCED LISTINGS
R E A L E S TAT E S I T E S
AD WORDS
YA H O O !
N AT I O N A L T V
ZILLOW
K O E N I G R U B L O F F. C O M
SEARCH
R E A LT O R
HOMEFINDER
HUNDREDS
OF ONLINE
PLACEMENTS
ONLINE ADS
SEO
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BRANDED PRINT ADS
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KoenigRubloff.com & Mobile App
KoenigRubloff.com is a sophisticated real estate destination that offers maximum exposure for listings and delivers
highly detailed property information to prospective buyers.
KoenigRubloff Mobile allows mobile device users to view property information in real time which is critically
important given that more than 50% of real estate searches are conducted on mobile devices.
Text SEARCHKRG to 87778 to get our mobile app.
Each listing receives its own dedicated property website, web page and web address.
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Powerful Internal and External Property Communications
Our exclusive E-Marketing platform provides
explosive visibility for your home. Using
exclusive email distribution lists, your home
will be marketed throughout the area with
trackable reporting on the status of each
campaign.
Your Home On the Internet
Your home will receive a unique website address taking consumers to a page with dynamic and compelling
information about the area. Potential buyers can then contact your agent, schedule a showing, or save your listing as
part of their online portfolio.
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Maximizing Your Online Presence
Your home will obtain the highest online exposure as KoenigRubloff.com feeds hundreds of the top
real estate websites.
Realtor.com is the official site of the National Association of
Homefinder.com – Chicagotribune.com is the official website of
Realtors®. Nearly 13 million people visit Realtor.com each
the Chicago Tribune, the largest media outlet.
month, making it one of the most viewed real estate websites.
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Maximizing Your Online Presence
Your home will obtain the highest online exposure as KoenigRubloff.com feeds hundreds of the top real
estate websites.
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312.391.5655 cell
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Targeted Advertising
Reinforcing our marketing campaigns at the local level, KoenigRubloff Realty Group advertises in a variety of
publications strategically targeted at key demographics, providing your home with maximum exposure to the ideal
audience. We have also secured premier position in many publications at the local level which allows us to tap into
the locals markets we live in and love. Our ads make the
best use of the print medium, directing potential buyers to
KoenigRubloff.com, where they will find comprehensive
information about your home. Television, still by far the
most powerful advertising medium, adds additional depth to
our robust advertising strategy.
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312.391.5655 cell
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Where Buyers Come From
40%
Internet
11%
Yard Sign
35%*
Working With
Real Estate
Agents
6%
Friend, Neighbor
or Relative
5%
Home Builder
2%
Less than 1%
Home Book
or Magazine
Print Media
2%
Directly from Seller/
Knew the Sellers
* Source: The National Association of Realtors® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.
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We Communicate
Marketing Insight
The KoenigRubloff Edge Report provides detailed reporting specific to your property, giving you valuable insight
into the marketing and online performance of your home.
The exclusive Seller Advantage system provides insight into what customers are looking for along with what type of
traffic you can expect based on historical data. By capturing buyer search activity from the market area, the Seller
Advantage system is able to report new listings, photo updates, status changes and search activity.
Market Activity is a proprietary program through the Seller Advantage platform designed to support you after the
transaction is completed for as long as you like. Through this exclusive tool , you can receive a monthly report on
online buyer activity in your immediate area so that you can stay abreast of the changing market.
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We Know Your Market
The KoenigRubloff Report is a complimentary consumer real estate trend and analysis tool available on
KoenigRubloff.com for hundreds of neighborhoods and communities. Delivered weekly to your email, this detailed
report contains charts and graphs illustrating market trends in median prices, inventories, square footage, market
activity and insightful interpretation.
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312.391.5655 cell
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Your Market
Positioning Your Home in the Market
The majority of showing activity on a
listing occurs when the home is first
placed on the market, so it is important
to position your home at the best price
for its initial exposure.
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News You Can Use
For Sellers (in addition to commission)
​​Attorney’s Fees
$500 - $1500
Prorated Real Estate Taxes
For current taxes not yet paid or due
State & County Transfer Taxes
$1.50 per $1000
Prorated Utilities & Assessment
For unpaid expenses
up to the date of closing
Tax Stamps
Differ by community
Title Insurance (approximate)
$1,350 for properties priced up to $150,000
Recording of Escrow Fees
$200 - $500+
Based upon sale price of the home
$1,350, plus $20 per additional $10,000 of purchase price, for properties over $150,000
Certification of Zoning Compliance
$120-$200
Required for 1 - 5 unit buildings
Property Survey
$375 - $500
Paid Water Bill Certificate
$50 - $130
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
DANIELLE DOWELL
312.391.5655 cell
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Comprehensive Real Estate Solutions
Brookfield Relocation is one of the largest relocation service providers with
offices on 5 continents. They offer a full suite of domestic and international
services for corporate and government clients.
BROOKFIELD
RELOCATION
HomeServices Relocation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HomeServices
of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and the second largest provider of
integrated real estate services and premier family of relocation experts, real estate
sales associates and brokerages in the nation.
Fort Dearborn Title, a division of KoenigRubloff Realty Group, provides title
services to ensure a smooth closing.
T 847.853.6000 | CustomerCare@FDTitle.com
Fort Dearborn Insurance, a division of KoenigRubloff Realty Group, offers an
extensive array of products and services to protect you.
T 847.853.5300 | CustomerCare@FDInsurance.com
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage loan professionals excel at listening to your
goals so they can help you select the best financing solution to meet your needs.
T 312.867.1465
American Home Shield - American Home Shield ® founded the home
warranty industry in 1971 and remains an industry leader.
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HOMESERVICES
RELOCATION