Before working in real estate, I spent 10 years as a Marketing Manager for Spiegel Catalog. My professional marketing experience has been extremely valuable as a Realtor®.
For buyers, it’s all been about savvy negotiating, knowing the market better than anyone else and having a keen sense of the best price to offer. For sellers, my marketing background has helped immensely in how to best market a home. From staging to finding the best places to reach buyers online and in other media, we will come up with a plan that maximizes exposure to the most potential buyers.
Whether you are buying or selling, this can be a stressful process. I will be there step-by-step to guide you and make decision as smooth and stress-free as possible. I will listen to your needs and concerns. Give me a call and let’s talk through your situation.
Background
B.A. in Marketing, M.A. - Northern Illinois University
Full-time Realtor®
10 years prior experience as Marketing Manager at Spiegel
Member, Mainstreet Organization of Realtors® (MORe)
LaGrange resident for 15 years
Specialties
Buyers coming from Chicago – I have worked with many couples moving from the city. I can help familiarize you with the neighborhoods, educate you on the schools and help find what area suits your needs best.
For sellers, particularly in this real estate climate, my marketing background differentiates me from other Realtors®. I have the marketing expertise to develop the most effective plan to maximize exposure and bring in the most potential buyers. I help guide my sellers though the entire process, keep them constantly up-to-date, provide feedback and help make the transaction as smooth as possible.
Testimonials
“Joan is by far the most attentive agent we have ever worked with. She makes you feel like you are her only client. Joan had our home under contract in 3 weeks,” said Carrie Flanagan, who sold and bought a home in LaGrange.
“We felt we hit the jackpot with meeting Joan. We were coming from Chicago and she educated us on the area. Every trip was worthwhile, we never felt like she wasted our time. She was so accommodating and always available. We trusted Joan’s knowledge, we knew she was genuine, on our side, part of our team,” said Bridget Weber, who moved from Chicago to La Grange Park.
“Joan listed our home after we tried to sell by owner first. She had our home sold within a month. She is very professional, conscientious and smart. We always felt in the loop as to where things were at in the sales process,” said Gina Conrad, who sold her La Grange home.
“Joan was realistic of what we could get for our home and did not sugar coat it. We were carrying two mortgages and we were stressed. Joan was supportive and the voice of reason through an emotional time. She helped us see clearly during the negotiations,” said Patricia Vuillemot, who sold her LaGrange home.
“Joan helped us find our first home. She quickly understood our needs and was diligent in sending us potential homes. She was supportive and patient, not pushy,” said Michele Tydus, La Grange resident.
“Joan would call as soon as something met our criteria. Joan even previewed potential homes first to save us time,” said Mary Hejna, who moved from Chicago to La Grange.
