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Thank you for the opportunity to present our services. With unparalleled local expertise, global reach, and an array of innovative resources that distinguish your home in the marketplace, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate gives you a competitive advantage. You will benefit from a number of sophisticated marketing programs that create more visibility for your home, as well as industry-leading technology that makes your selling experience more seamless every step of the way. @properties Christie’s International Real Estate offers the very best platform for success in today’s rapidly evolving market, and your home will be represented by one of its finest ambassadors. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and thank you again for your consideration.
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SEE WHAT'S INSIDE
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Every Home Has A Story
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Industry-Leading Technology
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Exposure Is Everything
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We're Local, We're Global
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On The Market
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EVERY HOME HAS A STORY
Leveraging local expertise and the innovative resources that have made @properties Christie’s International Real Estate a leading national brokerage, we tell the story of your home like no one else can. We look forward to sharing our story with you.
It all began in Chicago in the mid-1990s, when Mike Golden and Thad Wong met at a small brokerage firm and quickly became the city’s top-selling real estate agents. Recognizing the need for better service and support for both agents and clients, the duo set out on their own to establish @properties in 2000. OUR STORY Integrating cutting-edge technology with best-in-class marketing, the company grew into one of the largest brokerage firms in the country, leading to the acquisition of the Christie’s International Real Estate global luxury network in 2021. Today, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate is widely considered one of the most innovative companies in the industry.
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Together, Mike and Thad promoted a culture that values innovation, relationships, excellence, impact and love, and they made a commitment to continuously expand, improve and question the status quo.
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THE JOURNEY
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UNIQUE FROM THE START
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Started as a four-person boutique brokerage firm in Chicago's Fulton River District
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Landed a spot on the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America
Became the #1 brokerage firm in Chicago and began expanding to the surrounding suburbs 2009
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Overtook the title of largest independent brokerage firm in Illinois Opened an office in Harbor Country, Michigan, serving the region's resort-home communities
LIFE IS BETTER AT THE LAKE
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Introduced @properties Wisconsin with a new office in Lake Geneva Kicked off the LOVE campaign with the unveiling of a mural painted by artist Matthew Hoffman
HERE WE GROW AGAIN
2019 Claimed the #1 market share in Chicagoland
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Acquired Christie's International Real Estate , the world's premier luxury real estate brand and network
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Expanded our footprint in Northwest Indiana Launched @properties' national affiliate brand
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Named "Brokerage of the Year" at the 2022 Inman Innovator
Awards, which honors the industry's most innovative companies and individuals
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Celebrated our firm's 25th anniversary
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Ranked #8 on the RealTrends 500 list of the nation's largest residential brokerage firms by sales volume
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CAN'T SLOW US DOWN Since our inception, we have grown into one of the top 10 brokerage brands in the US by annual sales volume. Meanwhile, we are the #1 brokerage brand in Chicagoland, extending to Northwest Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and Southeast Wisconsin. # 1 $ 13.5B ANNUAL SALES** CHICAGOLAND*
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When a strong agent is backed by one of the nation's most innovative real estate brands, the results are unmatched. Over the past two decades, @properties Christie's International Real Estate and its leaders have been widely recognized for making an impact in our industry. RAISING THE BAR
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INDUSTRY- LEADING TECHNOLOGY
As a leader in brokerage technology, @properties Christie's International Real Estate is driving innovation in the real estate world each and every day. We're committed to providing — and continually improving — world-class resources that keep our clients ahead of the curve.
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THE ULTIMATE PL@TFORM™ Selling a home today involves technology at every turn. That’s why @properties developed pl@tform™, the industry’s premier brokerage- tech solution. With a variety of digital tools, pl@tform™ makes the selling experience more seamless every step of the way — from listing to marketing to closing.
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INSTANT SCHEDULING With our Instant Scheduling feature, buyers have the ability to request a showing directly from the listing detail page. This helps to ensure every lead is captured. @HOME REPORT The @home report provides a data snapshot of your home, comparable properties and your local market, so you're always in the know about the latest activity.
CLOSING MILESTONES
This digital portal allows you to access transaction documents and keep track of all the important tasks and deadlines from contract to close.
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MARKET WITHIN A MARKET With over 3,500 agents, each with a broad sphere of influence, our powerful network creates exposure for your home even before it is officially listed.
EMAIL MARKETING
Featuring attractive designs, our email marketing tool provides another effective way to market your home and engage buyers.
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EXPOSURE IS EVERYTHING
This has been @properties Christie's International Real Estate's marketing mantra since day one. And over the years, we've gotten it down to a science...and an art.
MARKETING GAME PLAN
FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE RESOURCES WE PROVIDE TO CREATE MORE VISIBILITY FOR YOUR HOME: • atproperties.com • Zillow.com • Trulia.com • Realtor.com • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Professional Photography and Video • Signage • LeadingRE.com • Custom Property Brochure • Direct Mail • Adwerx • E-blasts and Social Media • Market within a Market – @agent app • New ideas every day! @properties Christie's International Real Estate showcases your home to the largest audience of potential buyers through marketing programs that are built around exposure. From a vast network of top-producing agents to an array of sophisticated print and digital marketing materials, we create maximum exposure for your home on both the local and global stage.
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ADVERTISING Prominent media placements create more visibility in publications ranging from newspapers to upscale lifestyle magazines. DIRECT MAIL From "Just Listed" postcards to eye- catching mailers, we enhance your exposure through unique direct mail offerings that stand out from the crowd.
BROCHURES
Professionally produced brochures highlight the key features and amenities of your home, giving buyers a glimpse of the lifestyle it offers.
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BOLD SIGNAGE
Head-turning signage makes a statement and commands attention from potential buyers.
QR CODES A unique QR code is prominently displayed on signage and marketing materials, allowing buyers to easily access the listing detail page with property photos and information.
PHOTOGRAPHY
High-quality photography is essential when it comes to selling a home. That's why all our listings include a professional photography package optimized for both print and web.
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ADWERX Adwerx puts your home in front of prospective buyers through a listing ad that appears on hundreds of top websites.
SOCIAL MEDIA EXPOSURE
We leverage the power of social media to create additional exposure for your home.
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WE'RE LOCAL , WE'RE GLOBAL
Real estate is a local business. That means every home deserves the care and consideration of a company that puts local first. But at the end of the day, we know that not all buyers are local. So when it comes to our marketing, we think globally.
ARTFULLY ALIGNED
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Through @properties’ ownership of Christie’s International Real Estate, the world’s preeminent luxury real estate brand, we offer our clients a number of unique advantages in today’s rapidly evolving market. With a powerful network spanning nearly 50 countries and territories, Christie’s International Real Estate ensures you receive maximum exposure around the globe. This network also gives you access to exclusive marketing opportunities in top-tier print and digital media.
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As an exclusive member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), a network comprised of hundreds of top real estate firms around the world, @properties Christie's International Real Estate connects sellers with homebuyers all over the globe.
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ON THE MARKET
You only get one chance at a first impression. As a home seller, making the best first impression includes setting an accurate list price and getting your property in tip-top shape for both in-person and online showings.
DIGITAL CMA What is your home worth? @properties Christie's International Real Estate is in the best position to answer that question accurately thanks to experience and technology like our Digital CMA. Updated in real time, this interactive report helps you gauge market activity and determine the appropriate list price, so you can achieve the most lucrative and time-efficient sale.
Our CMA takes into account:
• Supply and demand • Market activity • Market time • Price/status changes • Economic factors • Location • Room count and square footage • Lot size • Condition of property inside and out • Competition • Price • Comparison to third-party pricing estimates
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BEFORE YOUR HOME IS SHOWN
One of the keys to success in today’s competitive market is to position your home as the most desirable property in its price range. Making sure your home is in optimal showing condition will set it apart from the competition and could be the difference between a timely and productive sale or a long, drawn-out process.
Here is a list of preparations to make before showing your home:
• Declutter, clean and organize • Maintain the exterior • Paint • Make repairs • Brighten your home • Remove pets • Hire a home inspector
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STAGING YOUR HOME Staging helps present your home in the best possible light. From using neutral colors and décor that will appeal to the largest audience to adding or arranging furniture to emphasize a room’s functionality, here are just a few staging tips that will make your home more marketable.
• Eliminate excess or oversized furniture so the room doesn’t feel overcrowded.
• Remove clutter from all surfaces in the kitchen, bathrooms and throughout the home.
• Allow as much light to come in as
possible. Open draperies and shades, remove unnecessary blinds and move any items that may obstruct windows. • Minimize personal items like photos so buyers focus on the space and can envision themselves living in the home. • Add furniture, plants or potted flowers to outdoor spaces to enhance your curb appeal.
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CONTRACT TO CLOSE
Our emphasis on communication, organization and follow-through ensures that deadlines are met, documents are distributed and every item is in place to make your transaction efficient and seamless. We will guide you through each step of the process, including:
• Earnest money and escrow account management
• Distributing contracts
• Distributing required disclosure forms
• Collecting important documents such as condominium declaration and required disclosures to fulfill contract contingencies • Updating you when contingencies have been satisfied
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COMMUNITY
LYNN SAGE CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION $100,000 RAISED
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GIVING BACK
Real estate is about so much more than buying and selling homes; it’s about bringing people together and strengthening our communities.
ANTHONY RIZZO FAMILY FOUNDATION $100,000 RAISED
@ LOVES LOCAL
As a locally owned company, we're committed to supporting the communities we serve. One way we do this is through @ Loves Local, where we host pop-ups at local businesses and invite neighbors to enjoy a free treat courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate.
KEITH RELIEF FOUNDATION $150,000 RAISED
IMERMAN ANGELS $200,000 RAISED
NOAH’S ARC FOUNDATION $110,000 RAISED
@GIVES BACK
Through our nonprofit foundation, @gives back, we proudly support a variety of local organizations that are making an impact in our communities. We also partner with Habitat for Humanity, supporting its vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live .
NEIGHBORHOOD MURAL PAINTING
With murals adorning our office buildings, we're big believers in the arts and we love giving local artists a platform for expression.
SOCIAL WORKS $100,000 RAISED
We draw inspiration from the amazing communities and people that have supported us over the years, and we try to return the favor every chance we get.
YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP
OUR PARTNERS
@properties Christie’s International Real Estate offers clients a one-stop shop for real estate services including brokerage, mortgage lending, title insurance, closing services and more. In addition to partnerships with Proper Title and OriginPoint, @properties has divisions for new construction sales and marketing, relocation, residential leasing, and commercial sales and leasing. No matter your real estate needs, we have you covered.
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